# Automotive Technology (AUTO) — Fall 2026 schedule

College of the Desert · 29 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://ss.collegeofthedesert.edu/Student/Courses

Term dates: Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 4 sessions, with dates: /c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/catalog-schedule/academic-calendar.php

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/college-of-the-desert/catalog/2026-2027/courses/auto.md

## AUTO 010 — Introduction to Automotive Technology (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0502 | 0502 | In person | LEC: Fri 9:00–11:10am, Diesel Mechanics Building 10A; LAB: Fri 11:10am–2:20pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Raymond G. Zarate | 4 of 26 open |
| 0522 | 0522 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 2:00–3:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Tue/Thu 3:00–4:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Dorothy J. Anderson | Full (26/26) |
| 0542 | 0542 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:00am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Mon/Wed 10:00–11:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Michelle A. Rodriguez | 1 of 26 open |
| 0552 | 0552 | In person | LEC: Sat 9:00–11:15am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Sat 11:15am–2:45pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Keith W. Prouty | Full (27/26) |
| 0598 | 0598 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 2:00–3:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Mon/Wed 3:00–4:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 5 of 26 open |

## AUTO 011B — Auto Electronics & Electrical Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0508 | 0508 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Mon/Wed 10:30am–12:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 2 of 24 open |
| 0576 | 0576 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Tue/Thu 10:30am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Douglas H. Redman | Full (25/24) |
| 0590 | 0590 | In person | LEC: Fri 9:00am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Fri 1:00–4:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Adrian D. Lallman | 4 of 24 open |

## AUTO 011C — Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0512 | 0512 | In person | LEC: Fri 9:00am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Fri 1:00–4:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Julius Varga | 5 of 21 open |

## AUTO 012A — Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0580 | 0580 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Tue/Thu 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Matthew Z. Scott | Full (26/24) |
| 0600 | 0600 | In person | LEC: Sat 8:00–11:10am, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Sat 11:10am–2:15pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Jonathan R. Garcia | 1 of 24 open |

## AUTO 013A — Automotive Braking Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0504 | 0504 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 2:00–3:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Tue/Thu 3:30–5:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Michelle A. Rodriguez | Full (24/24) |
| 0578 | 0578 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Mon/Wed 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Matthew Z. Scott | Full (24/24) |

## AUTO 014A — Automotive Engine Management (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0554 | 0554 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 2:00–3:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Mon/Wed 3:30–5:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Jonathan R. Garcia | 3 of 24 open |
| 0566 | 0566 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Tue/Thu 10:30am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Raymond G. Zarate | 8 of 24 open |

## AUTO 015 — Automotive Engine Diagnosis & Repair (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0536 | 0536 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:10am, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Mon/Wed 10:10am–12:35pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Douglas H. Redman | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO 016 — Automotive Manual Transmissions & Drive Train Systems (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0532 | 0532 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Mon/Wed 7:00–8:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Taryn J. Middleton | 2 of 21 open |

## AUTO 018 — Automotive Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0568 | 0568 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Tue/Thu 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Julius Varga | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO 020A — Automotive Quick Service (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0520 | 0520 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 2:00–2:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Mon/Wed 2:30–5:35pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Douglas H. Redman | Full (21/21) |

## AUTO 021A — Automotive Diagnosis & Troubleshooting (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0562 | 0562 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 26–Dec 18 | Douglas H. Redman | 14 of 30 open |

## AUTO 042B — Automotive Mechatronics (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0584 | 0584 | In person | LEC: Fri 9:00–11:05am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Fri 12:00–3:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Michael M. Morrow | 8 of 21 open |

## AUTO 043A — Intro to Hybrid, Electric & Fuel-Cell Vehicle Technology (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0558 | 0558 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 2:00–3:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Tue/Thu 3:00–4:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Michael M. Morrow | 4 of 21 open |

## AUTO 045A — Intro to Alternative Fuel Vehicles (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0572 | 0572 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 26–Dec 18 | Douglas H. Redman | Full (30/30), 1 waitlisted |

## AUTO 054D — Smog Check Inspector Training Level 1&2 (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0596 | 0596 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Tue/Thu 10:30am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Aug 31–Dec 18 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 1 of 21 open |

## AUTO 093A — Intro to Light & Medium Duty Diesel Systems (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0528 | 0528 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 26–Dec 18 | Dorothy J. Anderson | Full (35/35), 2 waitlisted |

## AUTO 095A — Automotive Technology Work Experience (1-5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1654 | 1654 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Dorothy J. Anderson | 4 of 7 open |
| 1658 | 1658 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Dorothy J. Anderson | 5 of 7 open |
| 1758 | 1758 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Keith W. Prouty | Full (7/7) |
| 1804 | 1804 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Dorothy J. Anderson | Full (8/6) |