Automotive Chassis and Drive Lines
Certificate of Achievement Trade & Industry · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry, with emphasis on transmissions and transaxles, drivelines, suspension systems, and brake components.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Identify key components and functions of modern automotive transmissions and transaxles, and explain how gear ratios affect torque output.
- Identify the components and operation of steering and suspension systems, and perform wheel alignments using the latest technological equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair the hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic functions of modern automotive brake systems, including power, drum, and disc brakes.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 18 | |
| AT 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AT 105 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
| AT 120 | Automotive Transmissions, Transaxles, and Drive Lines | 3 |
| AT 130 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AT 135 | Automotive Suspension, Wheels, and Steering Systems | 3 |
| AT 210 | Automotive Specialized Electronics | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |