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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 />

CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG <strong>2009</strong> • <strong>20<strong>10</strong></strong> www.citruscollege.edu 121

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