All Automotive Systems
A.S. Degree Automotive Technology · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The automotive technology program provides hands-on instruction, knowledge, and skills in the major automotive systems. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. Classes vary from entry level to advanced training in specialized topics. The curriculum will help students for industry certification tests. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” or better in all required core courses to qualify for the degree or certificate.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| All Automotive Systems AS: Complete all of the following | 48 | |
| AUTO 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUTO 160 | Automotive Electrical Fundamentals | 4 |
| AUTO 211 | Automotive Engine Operation and Repair | 6 |
| AUTO 220 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 5 |
| AUTO 230 | Manual Transmissions, Transaxles, and Drivelines | 4 |
| AUTO 240 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 6 |
| AUTO 250 | Automotive Brake Systems | 5 |
| AUTO 260 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 5 |
| AUTO 270 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUTO 280 | Automotive Engine Performance | 5 |
Recommended Pathway
All Automotive Systems AS
Term 1 (15 units)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- AUTO100 - Introduction to Automotive Technology (4)
- AUTO160 - Automotive Electrical Fundamentals (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
Term 2 (17 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- AUTO211 - Automotive Engine Operation and Repair (6)
- AUTO220 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (5)
Term 3 (19 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- AUTO230 - Manual Transmissions, Transaxles, and Drivelines (4)
- AUTO250 - Automotive Brake Systems (5)
- AUTO270 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
Term 4 (19 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- AUTO240 - Automotive Suspension and Steering (6)
- AUTO260 - Automotive Electrical Systems (5)
- AUTO280 - Automotive Engine Performance (5)