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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "automotive-technology-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "automotive-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24158",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are comprised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the automotive field. The skills developed during class will enhance the student’s ability to complete the industry-recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Tests A-1 through A-8, Automotive Technician. The Degree is designed to prepare an individual for transfer and/or entry-level employment as an Automobile Technician.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Automotive 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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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "35"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 107",
          "title": "Introduction to Automotive Light Service",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 140",
          "title": "Body and Chassis Electrical Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 150",
          "title": "Engine Electrical Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 160",
          "title": "Upper End Engine Rebuilding and Machining",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 200",
          "title": "Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Service",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 210",
          "title": "Automotive Brake Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 220",
          "title": "Manual Drive Trains and Axles",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 230",
          "title": "Automatic Transmission/Transaxle",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 240",
          "title": "Heating and Air Conditioning",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "35"
        }
      ]
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