Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

strategy based problem diagnosis.
These procedures for imported and
domestic automobiles and light trucks
are developed through classroom
discussions, demonstrations and
laboratory experiences. This course is
designed for students wanting to work
in the automotive sector or automotive
technicians needing to improve their
skills and knowledge in Brake service.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 211
Antilock Brakes/Traction Control
Systems
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment; AUTO 210
Transfers to: CSU
This course will provide instruction in
automotive anti-lock brake systems,
traction control systems and vehicle
stabling assist (VSA), including
diagnosis, operation and maintenance
of ABS/ TCS/VSA. The course will
include the use of scanners, DVOM
meters and lab-scopes in diagnosis of
various ABS/TCS/VSA systems; both
2 wheel and 4 wheel systems will be
covered.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
AUTO 220
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; AUTO 125
Transfers to: CSU
This course discusses modern manual
transmissions, transaxles, driveline
and differential theory operation,
methods of repair, service, equipment
operation and techniques of problem
diagnosis. Procedures for import
and domestic vehicles are developed
through classroom discussion,
demonstrations and laboratory
experiences. This course prepares the
student for the (ASE) Automotive
Service Excellence A-3 Exam and is
intended for automotive majors.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 230
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; AUTO 125
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide
instruction in Automatic Transmission/
Transaxle systems. Included will be the
application of friction materials, fluids,
hydraulic components, and sealing
materials. The student will achieve skill
in diagnosis, removal, disassembly
and rebuilding to manufacturer’s
specifications.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 240
Heating and Air Conditioning
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment, READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; AUTO 103
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide
instruction on the operating principles
of common automotive heating and
air conditioning systems. Retrofitting
R-12 systems to R-134a will be covered
as well as the rules of AQMD/EPA.
Students will be given the opportunity
to earn their certification license (EPA.
Rule 1411). This course may be taken
once for credit towards the major and
repeated one time to enhance student
skills and proficiency level.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTO 256
Automotive Scantools and Vehicle
Network Systems
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment; AUTO 150
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to enhance
the student’s electrical and electronic
diagnostic skills in both the automotive
powertrain and chassis management
spectrum. This course emphasizes
an in-depth study of various
automotive computer systems, vehicle
communication network systems, as
well as the latest scantools available to
help aid in diagnostics of these systems.
Course content includes: advanced
electrical and electronic systems theory
and diagnosis, OBD-I and OBD-II engine
and transmission management systems
diagnostics, and body & chassis systems
diagnostics. The majority of the course
content focuses on proper scantool
usage, including proper tool selection,
updating software, identifying and
using data streams, and understanding
numerous serial data protocols,
including CAN data communications.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
AUTO 290
Cooperative Work Experience/
Internship for Automotive
Technology Related Fields
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
This course supports and reinforces
on-the-job training in business and
industrial establishments under the
supervision of a college instructor and
is facilitated by the use of learning
objectives. The student will be working
in a skilled or professional level
assignment in their area of vocational
interest and will meet performance
objectives related to instruction that
are above and beyond the conditions
of regular employment. This course
is intended for students whose job is
related to the automotive/transportation
field and have completed or enrolled
in the appropriate coursework. This
course may be taken once and repeated
for a maximum of 16 units.
Student Unpaid Internship:
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
Student Paid Internship:
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
1 to 4 Units
3 Lecture hours
60 to 300 Hours
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BIOLOGY
Division of Mathematics & Sciences
BIOL 101
General Biology
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit from UC
for only one of the following courses:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 200.)
General Biology 101 is a general
education course, open to all students,
and is designed to provide an
introduction to concepts and principles
of modern biology. Topics covered will
include cell structure and function,
energy relationships, genetic control
mechanisms, concepts of evolution,
biological diversity, and ecosystem
function. The laboratory component of
the course emphasizes the application
of the scientific method as a tool to
understanding living systems.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
BIOL 111
Marine Biology
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is designed to give the
student a better understanding of the
basic principles of Marine Biology and
fulfills the general education lecture
requirement for the life sciences.
Emphasis is placed on how the
scientific method is used to investigate
the chemical, physical, and geological
properties of the marine environment.
Students will learn to distinguish
among the diverse organisms and
habitats that comprise the ocean’s
ecosystems. An introduction to the
structure and function of marine
ecosystems is provided and the impact
of human activity on those systems
will be addressed.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
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