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

AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM/ADVANCED COURSESAUTO 846/771 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL II (2)Minimum of 36 lecture and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.An in-depth study of electrical diagnosis and repair.Starting, charging, and other electrical circuits will bediscussed. Proper use of test equipment, shop manuals,and wiring diagrams will be included. May be repeated forcredit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: AUTO771 – CSU.AUTO 848/775 OSCILLOSCOPES AND EXHAUST GASANALYZERS (1.5)Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.This course will study automotive oscilloscopes andexhaust gas analyzers. Basic diagnostics will be taughtusing each machine separately and together to teach themost efficient and accurate troubleshooting methods.May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO775 – CSU.AUTO 850/790 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES I (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.A study of automotive braking systems. Emphasis willbe placed on the theory of operation, diagnosis, andrepair of modern braking systems and their related components.Preparation for the State Brake Test and ASECertification Test is included. May be repeated once forcredit. Transfer credit: AUTO 790 – CSU.AUTO 851/753 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISING (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.This course involves the basic study of automotiveservice advising and procedures. Topics include: greetingthe customer, writing the initial repair orders, estimatinglabor charges, revising repair estimates in accordancewith California law, conflict resolution, and returning thevehicle to the customer. Transfer credit: AUTO 753 – CSU.AUTO 852/791 AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS II (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.Study of four wheel alignment and steering geometry,including alignment angle theory, testing and adjustments,with major emphasis on the diagnosis of alignmentrelated problems. It is recommended that AUTO 792/853,Automotive Chassis I, be taken first. May be repeated forcredit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: AUTO791 – CSU.AUTO 853/792 AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS I (3)Total of 48 class hours. Prerequisite: See above.Study of mounting, balancing, and repair of wheelsand tires. In addition, adjustments and repairs of varioussteering and suspension systems will be covered. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: AUTO 792 – CSU.AUTO 854/754 HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINES I (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.The theory and design of High Performance Engines(Part I). Emphasis is placed on the induction system.Topics discussed include intake and exhaust manifolddesigns, camshaft design and selection, and cylinderhead modifications for maximum efficiency. May berepeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO 754 –CSU.AUTO 855/755 HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINES II (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove. Recommended: AUTO 854/754.Theory and design of High Performance Engines(Part II). Emphasis is placed on crankshaft assembly,lubrication and cooling, power measurements, andtuning. Topics include design of pistons, piston rings andpins, connecting rods, crankshafts and bearings. May berepeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO 755 –CSU.AUTO 857/757 FORD ELECTRONIC ENGINECONTROLS (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.An in-depth study of the Ford electronic engine controls.The course is designed to explore the operation,diagnosis and repair of Ford on-board computer systems.May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO757 – CSU.AUTO 858/758 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERCONTROLS (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours and 16 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.A study of the various inputs, outputs and modes ofoperation common to most computer controlled systems.General diagnosis will be emphasized using multimeters,lab scopes and scan tools. Students will be introduced toOBD II systems. This course will also assist technicians toprepare for the State of California Smog License and theASE L1 exams. AUTO 858 may be repeated once forcredit; AUTO 758 may be repeated for credit a maximumof three times. Transfer credit: AUTO 758 – CSU.C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S2 011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u145