# Automotive Technology (AUTO) — Fall 2026 schedule

Merced College · 27 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-25

Source: https://ss-prod.mccd.edu/Student/Courses

Term dates: Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 3 sessions, with dates: /c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://catalog.mccd.edu/academic-calendar

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/merced-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/auto.md

## AUTO-04 — Automotive Mechanics (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31444 | 31444 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue 5:40–8:45pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4A | Aug 24–Dec 11 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 11 of 40 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 32004 | 32004 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 11 | Randy W. Barnard | 3 of 40 open |

## AUTO-32 — Wheel Alignment and Suspension (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39137 | 39137 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | Full (21/24), 6 waitlisted |
| 39138 | 39138 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO-33 — Automotive Brake Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39426 | 39426 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | Full (21/24), 6 waitlisted |
| 39801 | 39801 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO-36 — Automotive Manual Transmissions and Drive Trains (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39403 | 39403 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Michael J. Weepers | 5 of 24 open |
| 39404 | 39404 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Michael J. Weepers | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO-44 — Automotive Air Conditioning, Heating System, Cooling System (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39049 | 39049 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Aaron T. Gregory | 3 of 24 open |
| 39099 | 39099 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Aaron T. Gregory | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO-54 — Automotive Basic Skills (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39425 | 39425 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Michael J. Weepers, Luis G. Soto | Full (21/24), 7 waitlisted |
| 39534 | 39534 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Michael J. Weepers, Luis G. Soto | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO-55 — Automotive Emissions Level 1 and 2 Training (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39305 | 39305 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–3:50pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 4:00–4:50pm, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Aaron T. Gregory | 3 of 24 open |
| 39306 | 39306 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–3:50pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 4:00–4:50pm, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Aaron T. Gregory | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO-57 — Automotive Electrical Systems (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39135 | 39135 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–3:15pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 3:25–4:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Aaron T. Gregory, Luis G. Soto | Full (26/24), 6 waitlisted |
| 39438 | 39438 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–3:15pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 3:25–4:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Aaron T. Gregory, Luis G. Soto | Full (26/24) |

## AUTO-58 — Automotive Computerized Controls (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39186 | 39186 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–10:15am, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 10:25–11:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Aaron T. Gregory | 5 of 24 open |
| 39599 | 39599 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–10:15am, Industrial Technology Build. 4A; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 10:25–11:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 2 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Aaron T. Gregory | 4 of 24 open |

## AUTO-59 — Introduction to Electrified Vehicles (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39304 | 39304 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–10:15am, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 10:25–11:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 3 of 24 open |
| 39307 | 39307 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–10:15am, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 10:25–11:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Aug 24–Oct 9 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 1 of 24 open |

## AUTO-61 — Automotive Engines (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39405 | 39405 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Luis G. Soto | 5 of 24 open |
| 39500 | 39500 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00–9:40am, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 9:50–11:30am, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Luis G. Soto | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO-64 — Automatic Tranmissions (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39179 | 39179 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 5 of 24 open |
| 39180 | 39180 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 3; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 1 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Jr. Jose F. Martinez | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO-69 — Ev Technician Prep: Fundamentals of Electrified Vehicle Technology and Safety (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31369 | 31369 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Tue 5:30–7:00pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Tue 7:10–8:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Aug 24–Dec 11 | Michael J. Weepers | 7 of 24 open |

## AUTO-76 — Advanced Automotive Service and Documentation Techniques (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39302 | 39302 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Michael J. Weepers | 3 of 24 open |
| 39303 | 39303 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Lecture: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 1:00–2:40pm, Industrial Technology Build. 4B; In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 2:50–4:30pm, Industrial Technology Build. 5 | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Michael J. Weepers | 2 of 24 open |