Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY „ AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM/ADVANCED COURSESC O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SAUTO 752 ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE (15)Minimum of 180 lecture hours and 180 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: Admission to the Automotive TechnologyProgram or demonstration of equivalent skills; satisfactorycompletion of AUTO 751.An in-depth study of import and domestic computerizedengine controls. Emphasis will be placed on thetheory, operation, and testing procedures necessary toaccurately diagnose and repair driveability complaints.Students will receive instruction necessary to take theState of California test for obtaining a Qualified Test andRepair Mechanic’s License (Smog). May be repeatedonce for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIPPROGRAM/ADVANCED COURSESCourses in the AUTO 800 series are part of the Auto -motive Apprenticeship Program, which is only available tostudents indentured with a Joint Apprenticeship Council.AUTO 818/718 CLEAN AIR CAR II (2.5)Minimum of 32 lecture hours and 24 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.Required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair forobtaining a Smog Check License. Topics covered includeoperating an emissions analyzer and dynamometer, performingloaded mode emissions testing, and advancedemission diagnostic strategies. May be repeated for credita maximum of three times. Transfer credit: AUTO 718 –CSU.AUTO 822/769 HEAD AND VALVE SERVICE (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Recommended: Professional experience.In-depth study of all aspects of cylinder head components,diagnosing, disassembly, repair, reassembly, anduse of various tools and equipment. May be repeatedonce for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO 769 – CSU.AUTO 823/779 BLOCK SERVICE (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.A study of the proper methods of disassembling,measuring, machining and reassembling engine blocks.Various machining equipment, safe working habits, andthe handling of waste coolant, oil and oil filters is included.May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO779 – CSU.AUTO 830/776 DRIVE LINES AND DIFFERENTIALS (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.A study of the principles and operation of drive linesand differentials. Emphasis will be on measuring and correctingdrive line angles, diagnosis, and repair of differentials,and preventive maintenance of these components.May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO776 – CSU.AUTO 832/777 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS I (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.A study of the operating principles of automatic transmissionsand transaxles used on domestic and importvehicles. Power flow and hydraulic/electrical controls willbe studied. Preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repairprocedures are included. May be repeated once for credit.Transfer credit: AUTO 777 – CSU.AUTO 839/739 OBD II EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONSYSTEMS (1.5)Minimum of 24 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.In-depth study of evaporative emission systems usedon OBD II vehicles. Topics include the operation, diag -nosis and repair of vacuum decay, leak detection pumps,natural vacuum leak detection, and on-board refuelingvapor recovery systems. May be repeated for credit amaximum of three times. Transfer credit: AUTO 739 –CSU.AUTO 840/773 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL I (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.A study of basic electricity and solid state electronics.Emphasis is placed on the use of analog and digitalmultimeters required to test electrical circuits and solidstate components. Preparation for the State Lamp Test isincluded. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit:AUTO 773 – CSU.AUTO 842/772 CLEAN AIR CAR I (3.5)Minimum of 56 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.Designed to prepare students for the Bureau ofAutomotive Repair Smog Check Licensing Exam.Emphasis is placed on Smog Check rules and regulations,test procedures, and TAS machine operation. Maybe repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: AUTO 772 – CSU.Note: Any student planning to become a licensedSmog Check Technician should contact the AutomotiveDepartment Coordinator at (650) 738-4410 to discusslicensing requirements and course prerequisites mandatedby the Bureau of Automotive Repair. It is recommendedthat this be done prior to enrolling in the Clean AirCar course.144 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G