Automotive Technology
11 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AUTO 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course intended for automotive majors and individuals with some automotive knowledge or experience. Automobiles will be covered from the service technician's view covering all roles and responsibilities as recommended by BAR, ASE, Federal, and State agencies. Subjects covered will be theories of operation of major automotive systems, maintenance services, and safety.
AUTO 160 Automotive Electrical Fundamentals
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamentals of electrical theory and how it is applied in modern vehicles. Understanding of basic automotive electrical systems: circuits and lights, electronic devices, starting motors, charging systems, batteries and indicating devices. Building of automotive circuits, testing and repair of DC automotive circuits. Introduction to reading schematics, and troubleshooting. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in electrical system repair.
AUTO 211 Automotive Engine Operation and Repair
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 180 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100 Technical course with hands-on experience related to automotive engine theory of operation and methods of testing.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Practice in disassembly, measurement, and reassembly of various four-cycle engines. Use of precision measurement tools and assessing engine failure conditions. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in engine repair.
AUTO 220 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 162 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100 Theory of operation and service of hydraulic and electronic controlled automatic transmissions/transaxles available in automobiles and light trucks.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Laboratory procedures include disassembly, inspection, reassembly of a common hydraulic controlled automatic transmission. Safe and correct use of special service and diagnostic tools is emphasized. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in automatic transmission repair.
AUTO 230 Manual Transmissions, Transaxles, and Drivelines
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Theory of operation and diagnosis of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, differentials, driveshafts, constant velocity joints, and drive axles. Laboratory procedures include removal, disassembly, inspection, rebuilding, installation, and adjustment of manual transmissions and related assemblies. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in manual transmission repair.
AUTO 240 Automotive Suspension and Steering
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 180 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Theory of operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of suspension and steering systems. Laboratory procedures will include wheel alignment, tire service and repair, tire diagnosis including wheel balancing. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in steering and suspension repair.
AUTO 250 Automotive Brake Systems
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 162 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will cover braking systems fundamentals, theory of operation, and diagnosis procedures. Laboratory procedures will include maintenance, service, use of scan tools, and repair of automotive braking systems, both conventional and anti-lock brakes. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in brake system repair.
AUTO 260 Automotive Electrical Systems
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 162 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 160 Theory, operation, and maintenance of microprocessor-based automotive control systems.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Electronic fuel injection, ignition, body computer modules and on-board diagnostic systems are covered. Use of digital scan tools, oscilloscopes and trouble-shooting procedures are practiced. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in electrical system repair.
AUTO 270 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100 and AUTO 160.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Air conditioning theory, methods of testing, diagnosing and servicing automotive air conditioning system. Introduction to new technologies, safe handling, reclaiming and recycling of refrigerants. Students will have the opportunity to take the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) section 609 of the Clean Air Act, MACS Refrigerant, Recycling, and Recovery Certification Program to obtain a refrigerant handlers' license. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in heating and air conditioning system repair.
AUTO 280 Automotive Engine Performance
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 162 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AUTO 100 and AUTO 160.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Theory and operation of electronic engine controls including: electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, onboard diagnostics, and current emission systems. Laboratory practice includes proper set up and use of digital storage oscilloscopes, scan tools, and various engine performance testing procedures. This course will help prepare students for certification tests in engine performance repair.
AUTO 900 Automotive Restoration
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours, 45 lab hours, 90 contact hours total
This noncredit course will cover a verity of topics related to automotive system and how they relate to the restoration process. Other topics include how to buy parts for older cars due the unavailability of them and the repair of available parts.