Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

students for ASE Electrical and Electronic
Systems (A6) certification. 36 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours.
AUTO 167
Automotive HVAC Service, Diagnosis
& Repair
3 Units
Prerequisite: AUTO 101.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Also, Auto 156 and MATH 129 or
higher and ENGL 100 or higher.
Intended for those seeking a career in the
automotive service and repair industry.
This National Automotive Technicians' Education
Foundation certified course is one
component of the Toyota Technical Education
Network and Technicians' Education
Cooperative programs. This class covers
essential heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system theory, along with inspection,
diagnosis, service and repair of
specific HVAC subsystems including: refrigeration,
air distribution and automatic
temperature control. This course prepares
students for ASE Heating and Air Conditioning
(A7) certification. 36 lecture hours,
54 lab hours.
AUTO 168
Engine Control Systems Service,
Diagnosis and Repair
8 Units
Prerequisite: AUTO 101.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Also, AUTO 151 and MATH 129 or
higher and ENGL 100 or higher.
Intended for those seeking a career in the
automotive service and repair industry.
This National Automotive Technicians' Education
Foundation certified course is one
component of the Toyota Technical Education
Network and Technicians' Education
Cooperative programs. The course covers
essential engine management systems
theory, along with inspection, diagnosis,
service and repair of the following systems:
ignition, air and fuel delivery, electronic
engine controls, and auxiliary
emission controls. This course prepares
students for ASE Engine Performance (A8)
certification. 108 lecture hours, 135 lab
hours.
AUTO 190
Introduction to Compressed Natural
Gas Vehicles
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course introduces students to the
role, function, and application of compressed
natural gas (CNG) as an alternative
fuel for today's internal combustion
engine. Propane, methanol, hydrogen, fuel
cells and electric vehicles are also discussed.
Course prepares students to take
the ASE F1 exam. 54 lecture hours.
AUTO 230A
Automotive Service and Repair Work
Experience A
1 Unit P/NP
Recommended Skill: AUTO 101, 151,
154, 156, 162, 166, 167, and 168
SLOs.
Strongly recommended: Completion
of 16 units in automotive technology
coursework. Limitation on Enrollment:
Department consent required
prior to enrollment.
Automotive technology work experience is
designed to extend occupational learning
through employment and coordinate the
on-the-job training with program instruction.
Individual student goals and learning
objectives will be designed by the student
cooperatively with the employer and faculty
adviser. Lab hours are arranged and
completed at the place of employment.
This AUTO 230A course may be taken four
times for a maximum of four units. P/NP
grading only. 9 lecture hours, 160 lab
hours.
AUTO 230B
Automotive Service and Repair Work
Experience B
2 Units P/NP
Recommended Skill: AUTO 101, 151,
154, 156, 162, 166, 167, and 168
SLOs.
Strongly recommended: Completion
of 16 units in automotive technology
coursework. Limitation on Enrollment:
Department consent required
prior to enrollment.
Automotive technology work experience is
designed to extend occupational learning
through employment and coordinate the
on-the-job training with program instruction.
Individual student goals and learning
objectives will be designed by the student
cooperatively with the employer and faculty
adviser. Lab hours are arranged and
completed at the place of employment.
This AUTO 230B course may be taken four
times for a maximum of four units. P/NP
grading only. 9 lecture hours, 320 lab
hours.
AUTO 230C
Automotive Service and Repair Work
Experience C
3 Units P/NP
Recommended Skill: AUTO 101, 151,
154, 156, 162, 166, 167, and 168
SLOs.
Strongly recommended: Completion
of 16 units in automotive technology
coursework. Limitation on Enrollment:
Department consent required
prior to enrollment.
Automotive technology work experience is
designed to extend occupational learning
through employment and coordinate the
on-the-job training with program instruction.
Individual student goals and learning
objectives will be designed by the student
cooperatively with the employer and faculty
adviser. Lab hours are arranged and
completed at the place of employment.
This AUTO 230C course may be taken four
times for a maximum of four units. P/NP
grading only. 9 lecture hours, 480 lab
hours.
AUTO 230D
Automotive Service and Repair Work
Experience D
4 Units P/NO
Recommended Skill: AUTO 101, 151,
154, 156, 162, 166, 167, and 168
SLOs.
Strongly recommended: Completion
of 16 units in automotive technology
coursework. Limitation on Enrollment:
Department consent required
prior to enrollment.
Automotive technology work experience is
designed to extend occupational learning
through employment and coordinate the
on-the-job training with program instruction.
Individual student goals and learning
objectives will be designed by the student
cooperatively with the employer and faculty
adviser. Lab hours are arranged and
completed at the place of employment.
This AUTO 230D course may be taken four
times for a maximum of four units. P/NP
grading only. 9 lecture hours, 640 lab
hours.
AUTO 245
Auto Service Management
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Also, AUTO 100 and AUTO 145.
Course focuses on the management skills
required for automotive service managers.
Course includes but is not limited to: Compensation
plans, importance of customer
service, staff organization, evaluations, job
descriptions, employee regulations and
government agencies, shop planning,
equipment, scheduling, and training considerations.
54 lecture hours.
AUTO 260
Engine Design
6 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
A course designed to teach engine design
and analysis of cylinder heads, cylinder
blocks, crankshafts, piston and rings, connecting
rods, camshaft, valve train systems.
The course will also cover the
design and tuning of intake and exhaust
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