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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "automotive-alternative-fuels-advanced-transportation-technology-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "AUTOMOTIVE/ALTERNATIVE FUELS & ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "automotive-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24163",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThis degree prepares students and incumbent employees to be technicians specializing in alternative fuels and advanced transportation technology. Training includes theory as well as practical skills. Directed practical work is given in all fuel areas, compressed and biodiesel, under simulated, on-the-job conditions. The program will provide students with an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and hand skills demanded of modern transportation specialists. The sequence in which courses are taken may be modified to meet individual needs.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Alternative Fuels and Advanced Transportation Technology**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of \"C\" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details."
    },
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          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "26"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair: Underhood Service",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair: Undercar Service",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 106",
          "title": "Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 107",
          "title": "Introduction to Automotive Light Service",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 144",
          "title": "Alternative Fuels Technician",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 147",
          "title": "Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 157",
          "title": "Automotive Specialized Electronics Training",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 150",
          "title": "Engine Electrical Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "26"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}