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AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM/ADVANCED COURSES „ BIOLOGYC O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SAUTO 860/786 AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING I (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.Theory and operation of cooling, heating and air conditioningsystems. Lab practices include maintenance,testing, diagnosis and repair of these systems. Pre -paration for the ASE Certification Test is included.May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO786 – CSU.AUTO 861/761 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES II (1.5)Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite:AUTO 850/790 with grade of C or better or equivalent.A study of the various anti-lock brake systems installedon passenger cars and light trucks. Emphasis on the theoryof operation, diagnosis, and repair of computer controlledanti-lock brake systems and their related components.May be repeated for credit a maximum of threetimes. Transfer credit: AUTO 761 – CSU.AUTO 864/764 EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS I (1.5)Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.Study of automotive vehicle emissions control systems,including basic theory, design, and operation. This<strong>course</strong> will help prepare students planning to enroll in theClean Air Car <strong>course</strong>. May be repeated for credit a maximumof three times. Transfer: AUTO 764 – CSU.AUTO 865/765 IGNITION SYSTEMS I (1.5)Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.A study of automotive ignition systems. Emphasis isplaced on the theory, operation, and testing of electronicand distributorless ignition systems. It is recommendedthat this <strong>course</strong> be completed prior to enrolling in theClean Air Car <strong>course</strong>. May be repeated for credit a maximumof three times. Transfer credit: AUTO 765 – CSU.AUTO 868/768 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II(OBD-II) (3)Minimum of 40 lecture hours and 24 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.Tailored for automotive professionals, an in-depthstudy of generic On-Board Diagnostics II. Contentincludes history of OBD-II, comparison of OBD-I andOBD-II, J1930 Common Terminology, Flash Pro gram ming,Enhanced Monitors, Fuel Trim Strategies, MIL Strategiesand Enabling Criteria, Drive Cycles, I/M Readiness flags,and Diagnostic Trouble Codes. May be repeated for credita maximum of three times. Transfer credit: AUTO 768 –CSU.AUTO 878/778 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS I (2)Minimum of 36 lecture hours and 12 lab hours/semester.Prerequisite: See above.A detailed study of the clutch assembly, manual transmissionsand transaxles. Topics of study include theory ofoperation, gear trains and ratios, diagnosis, repair andoverhaul. May be repeated for credit a maximum of threetimes. Transfer credit: AUTO 778 – CSU.AUTO 881/781 ELECTRICAL III (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.Emphasis on applied techniques in schematic readingand diagnosis of various body electrical circuits, includingpower doors, mirrors, windows and seats; sun roofs; airbags; and semiconductor logic gates. This <strong>course</strong> buildson the concepts introduced in Electrical I and II. May berepeated once for credit. Transfer credit: AUTO 781 –CSU.AUTO 887/787 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS II (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.A study of the operating principles of the automatictransaxle used on the front wheel drive domestic andimport vehicles. Power flow and hydraulic/electrical controlswill be studied. Also included will be the final drivegear systems. May be repeated once for credit. Transfercredit: AUTO 787 – CSU.AUTO 893/793 ENGINE PERFORMANCE (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite: Seeabove.A study of the engine sub-systems responsible forgood engine performance, clean air, and fuel economy.Topics covered include basic engine and ignition systemoperation and testing using various diagnostic test equipment.This <strong>course</strong> can be applied towards the educationrequirements necessary for eligibility to take the B.A.R.Smog Test. May be repeated once for credit. Transfercredit: AUTO 793 – CSU.BIOLOGY (BIOL)NOTE TO LIFE SCIENCE MAJORSStudents planning to major in Biology, Biotechnology,Botany, Zoology, Ecology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Phys -iol ogy, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources,Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, andPharmacy should complete BIOL 215 and 230 (taken insequence) and CHEM 210, 220, 234, 235, 237, 238; PHYS210, 220, and the appropriate mathematics prerequisites.146 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u <strong>2011</strong> – 2 012 C ATA L O G

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