# Automotive (AUTO) — Fall 2026 schedule

Rio Hondo College · 36 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://prod-ssb9-registration.riohondo.edu:8443/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search

Term dates: Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 5 sessions, with dates: /c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.riohondo.edu/academics/calendar/

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

## AUTO 101 — Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair: Underhood Service (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 70353 | 2 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 154; Lab: Mon 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 154 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Felix Carrillo | Full (26/24), 7 waitlisted |
| 74310 | 3 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue/Thu 3:40–4:50pm, Pico Educational Center 201; Lab: Thu 5:00–6:25pm, El Rancho High School | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Andrew Gold | 11 of 24 open |
| 74491 | 4 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue 1:00–3:25pm, Technology 144; Lab: Tue 3:35–5:00pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Eric Olson | 2 of 24 open |
| 75365 | 5 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Sat 8:00–10:25am, Technology 154; Lab: Sat 10:35am–12:00pm, Technology 154 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Javier Luna | Full (25/24), 2 waitlisted |

## AUTO 103 — Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair: Undercar Service (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 76690 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Thu 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 144; Lab: Thu 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Lee Esten | Full (24/24), 4 waitlisted |
| 70349 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Wed 8:00–10:25am, Technology 144; Lab: Wed 10:35am–12:00pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Eric Olson | 4 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 70351 | 2 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Sat 8:00–10:25am, Technology 144; Lab: Sat 10:35am–12:00pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Benjamin Barnes | 1 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |

## AUTO 106 — Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 76673 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Wed 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 103; Lab: Wed 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 103 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Andrew Gold | 3 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 73741 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue 1:00–3:25pm, Technology 103; Lab: Tue 3:35–5:00pm, Technology 103 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Beverly Madden | 5 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 74407 | 3 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Thu 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 103; Lab: Thu 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 103 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Marvin Velasquez | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO 107 — Introduction to Automotive Light Service (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 76479 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon 8:00–10:25am, Technology 144; Lab: Mon 10:35am–12:00pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Eric Olson | 3 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 72258 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Sat 8:00–10:25am, Technology 121; Lab: Sat 10:35am–12:00pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Ignacio Garcia | 12 of 24 open |

## AUTO 115 — Computerized Engine Controls and Diagnostics (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77483 | 0 | Arranged, Credit By Exam | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Full (0/0) |

## AUTO 130 — Level-I Smog Technician Training Course: Engine and Emission Control Fundamentals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 70337 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Thu 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 121; Lab: Thu 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Richard (Rick) Powell | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO 131 — Automotive EV Electronics I (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77669 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 121; Lab: Tue 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Steven Griffith | 11 of 24 open |

## AUTO 140 — Body and Chassis Electrical Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 76683 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:25pm, Technology 154; Lab: Tue/Thu 7:35–9:00pm, Technology 154 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Cheyne McKeever | 2 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 74113 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon/Wed 12:45–2:10pm, Technology 154; Lab: Mon/Wed 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 154 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Cheyne McKeever | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO 144 — Alternative Fuels Technician (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77835 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Wed 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 121; Lab: Wed 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Steven Griffith | 6 of 24 open |

## AUTO 150 — Engine Electrical Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77496 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon/Wed 8:00–9:25am, Technology 154; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:35–11:00am, Technology 154 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Cheyne McKeever | 1 of 24 open, 9 waitlisted |

## AUTO 160 — Upper End Engine Rebuilding and Machining (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 75616 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon/Wed 12:45–2:10pm, Technology 144; Lab: Mon 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 144; Lab: Wed 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Michael Dighera | Full (16/16) |

## AUTO 200 — Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Service (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 70359 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon/Wed 12:45–2:10pm, Technology 121; Lab: Mon/Wed 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Steven Griffith | Full (27/24), 2 waitlisted |
| 78917 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue/Thu 12:45–2:10pm, Technology 121; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Steven Griffith | Full (25/24) |

## AUTO 210 — Automotive Brake Systems (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77645 | 0 | Arranged, Credit By Exam | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Full (0/0) |

## AUTO 220 — Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 78926 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon/Wed 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 157; Lab: Mon/Wed 3:55–5:20pm, Technology 157 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Eric Olson | 7 of 24 open |

## AUTO 230 — Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 70362 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue/Thu 8:00–9:25am, Technology 144; Lab: Tue/Thu 9:35–11:00am, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Eric Olson | 1 of 24 open, 5 waitlisted |

## AUTO 240 — Heating and Air Conditioning (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77484 | 0 | Arranged, Credit By Exam | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Full (0/0) |
| 77646 | 0 | Arranged, Credit By Exam | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Full (0/0) |
| 75343 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Tue/Thu 12:45–2:10pm, Technology 154; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:20–3:45pm, Technology 154 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Cheyne McKeever | 1 of 24 open |

## AUTO 266 — Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77296 | 0 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Class: Mon 6:00–8:25pm, Technology 121; Lab: Mon 8:35–10:00pm, Technology 121 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Steven Griffith | 10 of 24 open |

## AUTO 290 — Work Experience Education/Internship for Automotive Technology-Related Fields (1-4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 74126 | 3 | Hybrid, Positive Attendance | Sat time TBA, Location TBA; Plus online work | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Michael Dighera | 8 of 10 open |

## AUTO 300 — Assessment of the Automotive Industry (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 74367 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Mon 6:30–9:40pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Trinidad Linares | 6 of 24 open |

## AUTO 310 — The Global Development and Advancement of the Automobile (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 74368 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Wed 6:30–9:40pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Trinidad Linares | 7 of 24 open |

## AUTO 320 — The Progressive Growth of Automotive Technology (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 75044 | 1 | In person, CH Weekly Census | Tue 6:30–9:40pm, Technology 144 | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Trinidad Linares | 13 of 24 open |

## AUTO 400 — Analyzing Vehicle Stability, Dynamics, and NVH (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 75613 | 1 | Live online, CH Weekly Census | Thu 6:30–9:40pm, Online | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Trinidad Linares | 8 of 24 open |

## AUTO 480 — Special Topics in Transportation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 78919 | 0 | Live online, CH Weekly Census | Fri 6:30–9:40pm, Online | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Trinidad Linares | 17 of 24 open |

## AUTO 499 — Directed Study in Automotive Technology (1-4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77131 | 0 | Online anytime, Positive Attendance | Online, no set time | Aug 15–Dec 5 | Trinidad Linares | Full (2/2) |