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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
This course provides the student with the knowledge<br />
necessary to diagnose and repair automotive<br />
malfunctions including lighting systems, electrical<br />
instruments and accessories, electrical door<br />
components, air bags, and alarm systems. Information<br />
covered will include electrical fundamentals, test<br />
equipment, electrical circuits, electrical malfunctions,<br />
wiring diagrams, and electrical diagnosis.<br />
AUTO 82.1 NEW MODEL TECHNOLOGY<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite) This course may be taken<br />
four times.<br />
This course is designed to keep technicians current with<br />
the latest technical changes and new features for late<br />
model vehicles on the road today. It is important to have<br />
current information and training in order to correctly<br />
diagnose and repair newer vehicles. Topics will cover<br />
updated information on computers, accessories, safety,<br />
emissions, alternative fuel, and hybrid vehicles. Basic<br />
vehicle systems knowledge is recommended for this<br />
course.<br />
AUTO 83D BASIC AREA CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR<br />
CAR COURSE<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite)<br />
This Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Course<br />
provides the student with the knowledge necessary to<br />
perform a smog inspection in a basic inspection area<br />
according to BAR guidelines, generic On Board<br />
Diagnostic II (OBD II) systems. Information covered will<br />
include preconditioning procedures, proper use of smog<br />
test equipment, current laws and regulations, consumer<br />
waiver and extension procedures, generic OBD II<br />
information, BAR required update courses. This class<br />
satisfies the BAR requirement for the Basic Area<br />
California Clean Air Car Course.<br />
AUTO 84.0 ENHANCED AREA CALIFORNIA CLEAN<br />
AIR CAR COURSE<br />
Units: 1.5 - 16-18 hours lecture and 24-27 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course covers information needed to prepare<br />
students to take the California State Smog Examination<br />
for an enhanced emissions area. Topics covered<br />
include the diagnosis and repair for oxides of nitrogen,<br />
oxygen sensor evaluation, emission failure diagnostic<br />
procedures, and dynamometer safety. This course<br />
trains technicians to use BAR ’97 loaded mode test<br />
equipment and lab scopes. This class combines the<br />
BAR Dynamometer Diagnostics Update Class and 8<br />
Hour Dynamometer Safety Class.<br />
AUTO 85.0 ENGINE PERFORMANCE<br />
Units: 1.0 - 8-9 hours lecture and 24-27 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course provides the student with the knowledge<br />
necessary to take a California Alternative Test for<br />
Engine Performance. Information covered will include<br />
engine testing and diagnosis, fuel management, ignition<br />
systems, computer theory and testing. Successful<br />
completion of this course satisfies the California Bureau<br />
of Automotive Repair’s requirements for engine<br />
performance.<br />
AUTO 85.1 BASIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE<br />
THEORY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture (No prerequisite)<br />
This course covers engine performance theory and<br />
techniques used by the automotive industry to diagnose<br />
and repair drive-ability malfunctions.<br />
AUTO 85A ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE<br />
Units: 1.0 - 8-9 hours lecture and 24-27 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course is preparation for the Bureau of Automotive<br />
Repair California Alternative Test for Advanced Engine<br />
Performance. Information covered will include engine<br />
testing and diagnosis, fuel management, ignition<br />
systems, computer diagnosis and repair. Successful<br />
completion of this course satisfies the California Bureau<br />
of Automotive Repairs requirements for advanced<br />
engine performance.<br />
AUTO 85A.1 ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE<br />
THEORY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course covers engine performance theory and<br />
techniques used by the automotive industry to diagnose<br />
and repair electrical malfunctions, computer, fuel<br />
injection, and electronic ignition systems.<br />
AUTO 85B AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND<br />
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS<br />
Units: 1.0 - 8-9 hours lecture and 24-27 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course is preparation for the Bureau of Automotive<br />
Repair California Alternative Test for Automotive<br />
Electrical and Electronic Systems. Information covered<br />
will include test equipment, electrical circuits, electrical<br />
malfunctions, wiring diagrams, and electrical diagnosis.<br />
Successful completion of this course satisfies the<br />
California Bureau of Automotive Repairs requirements<br />
for automotive electrical/electronic training.<br />
AUTOMOTIVE<br />
2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 129
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