# Automotive Technology (AUTO) — Spring 2026 schedule

College of the Desert · 26 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

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

Term dates: Jan 26, 2026 – May 22, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 4 sessions, with dates: /c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/spring-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/catalog-schedule/academic-calendar.php

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog (the catalog for Spring 2026 is not published here yet), /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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0537 | 0537 | In person | LEC: Sat 9:00–11:00am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Sat 11:00am–2:20pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Raymond G. Zarate | 16 of 26 open |
| 0541 | 0541 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 2:00–3:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Tue/Thu 3:00–4:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Jan 26–May 22 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 12 of 26 open |
| 0559 | 0559 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Mon/Wed 7:00–8:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Jan 26–May 22 | Matthew Z. Scott | 19 of 26 open |
| 0585 | 0585 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:00am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Mon/Wed 10:00–11:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Jan 26–May 22 | Michelle A. Rodriguez | 4 of 26 open |
| 0587 | 0587 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 2:00–3:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Mon/Wed 3:00–4:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Jan 26–May 22 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 13 of 26 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0583 | 0583 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Mon/Wed 10:30am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 2 of 24 open |
| 0593 | 0593 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Tue/Thu 10:30am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Douglas H. Redman | 2 of 24 open |
| 0595 | 0595 | In person | LEC: Fri 9:00am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Fri 1:00–4:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Michelle A. Rodriguez | 6 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0553 | 0553 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Tue/Thu 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Julius Varga | 4 of 21 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0533 | 0533 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Tue/Thu 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Taryn J. Middleton | 6 of 24 open |
| 0551 | 0551 | In person | LEC: Fri 9:00am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Fri 1:00–4:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Jan 26–May 22 | Adrian D. Lallman | 1 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0501 | 0501 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 9:00–10:30am, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Tue/Thu 10:30am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Dorothy J. Anderson | Full (24/24) |
| 0505 | 0505 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Mon/Wed 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Jonathan R. Garcia | 5 of 24 open |
| 0521 | 0521 | In person | LEC: Sat 9:00am–12:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Sat 1:00–4:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Adrian D. Lallman | 9 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0569 | 0569 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 9:00–10:10am, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Mon/Wed 10:10am–12:35pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Douglas H. Redman | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO 017 — Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0567 | 0567 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 2:00–2:45pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Tue/Thu 2:45–5:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Taryn J. Middleton | 3 of 21 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0547 | 0547 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Mon/Wed 7:30–9:05pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Julius Varga | 2 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0571 | 0571 | In person | LEC: Mon/Wed 2:00–2:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10; LAB: Mon/Wed 2:30–5:35pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 10 | Jan 26–May 22 | Douglas H. Redman | 13 of 21 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0517 | 0517 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 22 | Douglas H. Redman | 12 of 30 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0579 | 0579 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11; LAB: Tue/Thu 7:00–8:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11 | Jan 26–May 22 | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0555 | 0555 | In person | LEC: Tue/Thu 2:00–3:00pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A; LAB: Tue/Thu 3:00–4:30pm, Diesel Mechanics Building 11A | Jan 26–May 22 | Matthew Z. Scott | 8 of 21 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0573 | 0573 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 22 | Douglas H. Redman | 21 of 35 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0577 | 0577 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 22 | Dorothy J. Anderson | 12 of 35 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1619 | 1619 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Dorothy J. Anderson | 10 of 14 open |
| 1719 | 1719 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Dorothy J. Anderson | 8 of 14 open |
| 1759 | 1759 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | Keith W. Prouty | 12 of 14 open |