Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
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ASTR 117<br />
Life In The Uni<strong>ver</strong>se<br />
3 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
The original and evolution of life on Earth,<br />
the processes and conditions relevant to<br />
life elsewhere in the uni<strong>ver</strong>se, and the ongoing<br />
search for extraterrestrial life. 54<br />
lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
Automotive Technology<br />
(Technology & Engineering<br />
Department)<br />
This program is designed to prepare students<br />
for employment in the automotive<br />
service, diagnosis and repair industry or<br />
qualify them for a more responsible position<br />
within the field. Courses prepare students<br />
for Automotive Service Excellence<br />
(ASE) Certification.<br />
Automotive Technology Courses<br />
AUTO <strong>10</strong>0<br />
Automotive Technology and<br />
Maintenance for the Consumer<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Intended for non-majors, Automobiles and<br />
light trucks will be explained from the<br />
point of view of the consumer. Operation<br />
of essential automotive technologies is<br />
central to the course goal of skill development<br />
in the inspection of various automobile<br />
systems for needed repairs and/or<br />
maintenance performed by the end-user.<br />
Appropriate lab activities in automobile inspection,<br />
service and repair are included.<br />
54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours. CSU<br />
AUTO <strong>10</strong>1<br />
Fundamentals of Automotive Service,<br />
Diagnosis and Repair<br />
5 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Intended for automotive majors, this class<br />
serves as the pre-requisite for all automotive<br />
certificate and/or degree-applicable<br />
courses. Automobiles and light trucks will<br />
be explored from the point of view of the<br />
service technician. Scientific principles and<br />
operation of essential automotive technologies<br />
are central to the course goal of<br />
preparing students for entry into the automotive<br />
core curriculum. Appropriate lab<br />
activities in automobile inspection, service<br />
and repair are included. 72 lecture hours,<br />
54 lab hours. CSU<br />
AUTO 130<br />
Basic Smog Technician<br />
2 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Meets Bureau of Repair smog license requirement<br />
for Basic Smog Technician<br />
Clean Air Car Course for smog license.<br />
Areas co<strong>ver</strong>ed includes emission control<br />
systems, emission rules and regulations,<br />
use of emission tester and emission inspection,<br />
and testing procedures. This<br />
course may be taken two times. 18 lecture<br />
hours, 90 lab hours.<br />
AUTO 131<br />
Advanced Smog Technician<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Meets Bureau of Automotive Repair requirements<br />
clean air car course for renewal<br />
of Smog License. Areas co<strong>ver</strong>ed<br />
include ASM under load testing, IM240<br />
emission testing, use of 4 and 5 gas analyzers,<br />
DSO analyzers, diagnosing emission<br />
failures including feedback systems,<br />
CAT con<strong>ver</strong>ter, and 02 testing procedures.<br />
This course may be taken two times. 36<br />
lecture hours.<br />
AUTO 135<br />
Bureau Auto Repair (Bar) II<br />
1 Unit<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Meets Bureau of Automotive Repair smog<br />
license update requirement for the State<br />
of California 20 hour ODBII Diagnostics<br />
Program. The OBDII training program is<br />
generic in nature and is not intended to<br />
co<strong>ver</strong> any individual vehicle manufacturer's<br />
system. It is intended to co<strong>ver</strong><br />
commonalties between all manufacturers<br />
and to discuss the generic approach to<br />
OBDII. 18 lecture hours, 4.5 lab hours.<br />
AUTO 140<br />
Principles of Automotive Technology<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: MATH 029 or<br />
Math Level 2. Also, READ 099 if required<br />
by reading placement exam or<br />
if required by reading level.<br />
A course that co<strong>ver</strong>s analogies in mechanical,<br />
fluid, electrical, and thermal systems<br />
and how they apply to the automobile.<br />
The use of problem solving techniques,<br />
with emphasis placed on hands-on laboratory<br />
activities, will be used in practical applications.<br />
36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.<br />
AUTO 141<br />
Engine Mechanical Systems<br />
4 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Prerequisite: AUTO <strong>10</strong>1.<br />
Intended for those students majoring in<br />
automotive technology or those currently<br />
employed with an automotive service/repair<br />
establishment seeking to improve<br />
their skills. This course co<strong>ver</strong>s essential<br />
engine theory, inspection, diagnosis, service<br />
and repair. Engine inspection and<br />
measurements are co<strong>ver</strong>ed, with emphasis<br />
on in-vehicle repairs. This course prepares<br />
students for ASE Engine Repair (A1) certification<br />
exam. 54 lecture hours, 54 lab<br />
hours. CSU<br />
AUTO 142<br />
Drivetrain Systems<br />
5 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Prerequisite: AUTO <strong>10</strong>1.<br />
Strongly Recommended: READ 099 is<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Intended for those students majoring in<br />
automotive technology or those currently<br />
employed with an automotive service/repair<br />
establishment seeking to improve<br />
their skills. The course co<strong>ver</strong>s essential<br />
drive train theory, inspection, diagnosis,<br />
service and repair of manual and automatic<br />
transmissions and transaxles, including<br />
four-wheel/all-wheel drive systems.<br />
The course prepares students for the ASE<br />
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle<br />
(A2) and Manual Drive train and Axles<br />
(A3) certification exams. 72 lecture hours,<br />
54 lab hours.<br />
AUTO 144<br />
Chassis Systems<br />
5 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Prerequisite: AUTO <strong>10</strong>1.<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level. Also,<br />
MATH 129 or higher and ENGL <strong>10</strong>0 or<br />
higher.<br />
Other: one year of employment as<br />
automotive technician.<br />
Generally intended for those students majoring<br />
in automotive technology and currently<br />
employed with an automotive<br />
service/repair establishment. This course<br />
includes limited laboratory time. The<br />
greatest benefit will be realized for those<br />
students with the ability to take the course<br />
content and apply it to their place of employment.<br />
The course co<strong>ver</strong>s essential<br />
chassis theory; inspection, diagnosis, service<br />
and repair of the following undercar<br />
systems: brake, steering, suspension,<br />
alignment, wheels and tires. Ride control<br />
and ABS are introduced. The course prepares<br />
students for ASE Suspension and<br />
Steering (A4) and ASE Brakes (A5) certification.<br />
72 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.<br />
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