# Automotive Technology (AUTO) — Fall 2026 schedule

Santa Ana College · 35 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://colss-prod.cloud.rsccd.edu/Student/Courses

Term dates: Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 9 sessions, with dates: /c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.sac.edu/admissions/academic_calendar.php

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

## AUTO 102 — Introduction to Automotive (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81261 | 81261 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon 8:00–10:05am, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Mon 10:15–11:40am, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James P. Martin | 1 of 24 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 81262 | 81262 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue 8:00–10:05am, I Bldg I-104; 1 Laboratory: Tue 10:15–11:40am, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James M. Rudd | 2 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 81263 | 81263 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue 1:00–3:05pm, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Tue 3:15–4:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James M. Rudd | 1 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 81264 | 81264 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Wed 1:00–3:05pm, I Bldg I-101; 1 Laboratory: Wed 3:15–4:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James D. Pekarek | 6 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 81265 | 81265 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon 6:00–8:05pm, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Mon 8:15–9:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Jeffrey S. Rose, Eliazar C. Saldana | 6 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 81266 | 81266 | In person, 1 Lecture, 1 Laboratory | 1 Lecture: Wed 6:00–8:30pm, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Wed 8:40–10:05pm, J J-103 | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Jesus A. De la Cerda | 3 of 24 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 81267 | 81267 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Thu 1:00–3:05pm, I Bldg I-101; 1 Laboratory: Thu 3:15–4:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James P. Martin | 4 of 24 open |
| 81268 | 81268 | Hybrid | Fri 10:30am–12:05pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | James D. Pekarek | Full (24/24) |

## AUTO 105 — Automotive Workplace Skills (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81270 | 81270 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Wed 8:00–10:05am, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Wed 10:15–11:40am, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James P. Martin | Full (24/24), 2 waitlisted |
| 81271 | 81271 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon 1:00–3:05pm, I Bldg I-101; 1 Laboratory: Mon 3:15–4:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James P. Martin | 4 of 24 open |

## AUTO 111 — Engine Repair (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81272 | 81272 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 1:00–2:35pm, I Bldg I-104; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 2:45–5:05pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | Matthew E. Bittner | 4 of 24 open, 8 waitlisted |

## AUTO 112 — Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81273 | 81273 | In person, 1 Lecture, 1 Laboratory | 1 Lecture: Mon/Wed 1:00–2:25pm, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Mon/Wed 2:35–5:05pm, J J-103 | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James M. Rudd | 2 of 24 open, 3 waitlisted |

## AUTO 113 — Manual Drive Train and Axles (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81274 | 81274 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon/Wed 6:00–6:50pm, I Bldg I-102; 1 Laboratory: Mon/Wed 7:00–10:10pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | Jaime Gonzalez | Full (25/24), 3 waitlisted |

## AUTO 114 — Suspension and Steering (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81275 | 81275 | In person, 1 Lecture, 1 Laboratory | 1 Lecture: Tue/Thu 8:00–9:25am, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 9:35am–12:05pm, J J-103 | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Louis P. Maya | Full (24/24), 7 waitlisted |

## AUTO 115 — Brakes (4.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81278 | 81278 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 1:00–1:50pm, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 2:00–5:00pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | Jaime Gonzalez | 2 of 24 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 81279 | 81279 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Fri 8:00–8:50am, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Fri 9:00am–12:00pm, J J-103; 1 Laboratory: Fri 12:30–2:50pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Jaime Gonzalez, Abraham Vega-Gonzalez | 4 of 24 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 92604 | 92604 | In person, 1 Lecture, 1 Laboratory | 1 Lecture: Tue 10:10–11:30am, Off Campus OHS; 1 Laboratory: Thu 10:10–11:00am, Off Campus OHS | Aug 24–Jun 5 | Victor A. Ambriz | Full (25/24) |
| 92608 | 92608 | In person, 1 Lecture, 1 Laboratory | 1 Laboratory: Tue 11:40am–12:30pm, Off Campus OHS; 1 Lecture: Thu 11:10am–12:30pm, Off Campus OHS | Aug 24–Jun 5 | Victor A. Ambriz | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO 115A — Brakes Lecture (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81280 | 81280 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 12–Dec 5 | Jeffrey S. Rose | 2 of 40 open, 3 waitlisted |

## AUTO 116 — Electrical Fundamentals (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81281 | 81281 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon/Wed 8:00–9:25am, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Mon/Wed 9:35–11:40am, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | James M. Rudd | Full (27/24), 3 waitlisted |
| 81282 | 81282 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:25pm, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Mon/Wed 7:35–9:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Octavio J. Moreno | 5 of 24 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 92083 | 92083 | In person, 1 Lecture, 1 Laboratory | 1 Lecture: Mon 10:50am–12:20pm, J J-109; 1 Laboratory: Wed 10:50am–12:20pm, J J-109; 1 Lecture: Fri 10:50–11:35am, J J-109 (Aug 17–Nov 27); 1 Laboratory: Fri 11:35am–12:20pm, J J-109 (Aug 17–Nov 27) | Aug 17–Jun 5 | Joseph L. Mendoza | 6 of 24 open |

## AUTO 116A — Electrical Fundamentals Lecture (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81283 | 81283 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 12–Dec 5 | David R. Roper | 3 of 40 open, 4 waitlisted |

## AUTO 117 — Heating and Air Conditioning (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81284 | 81284 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Sat 8:00–9:35am, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Sat 9:45–11:00am, J J-103; 1 Laboratory: Sat 11:30am–3:15pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | Matthew E. Bittner, Mario L. SantaCruz | 5 of 24 open, 2 waitlisted |

## AUTO 118 — Engine Performance (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81285 | 81285 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Mon/Wed 1:00–2:25pm, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Mon/Wed 2:35–5:05pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | David R. Roper | Full (24/24), 2 waitlisted |

## AUTO 119 — Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81286 | 81286 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:15pm, I Bldg I-101; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 7:25–9:30pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Sep 26 | Matthew E. Bittner | 2 of 24 open |

## AUTO 216 — Electrical Systems (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81287 | 81287 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 6:00–7:25pm, J J-101; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 7:35–9:40pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Keith R. Andreasen | 4 of 24 open, 1 waitlisted |

## AUTO 223 — Mopar Chassis Systems (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81288 | 81288 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 5:45–6:45pm, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 6:55–10:05pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Jaime Gonzalez | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO 227 — Mopar Diesel Engines (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81289 | 81289 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 5:45–6:45pm, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 6:55–10:05pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Oct 12–Dec 5 | Matthew E. Bittner | 5 of 24 open |

## AUTO 260 — Introduction to Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81290 | 81290 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Tue/Thu 8:00–9:20am, J J-102; 1 Laboratory: Tue/Thu 9:30am–12:05pm, J J-103; Plus online work | Aug 17–Nov 21 | James P. Martin | 3 of 24 open |

## AUTO 284 — Automotive Emerging Technologies (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81291 | 81291 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Matthew E. Bittner | 12 of 40 open |

## AUTO 299 — Work Experience - Automotive (0.5-4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81292 | 81292 | Arranged, Work Experience | Time and place arranged |  | James P. Martin, David R. Roper, Jaime Gonzalez, Octavio J. Moreno, James D. Pekarek | 9 of 30 open |

## AUTO 300 — Introduction to Automotive Manufacturers (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81293 | 81293 | Hybrid | Mon 8:00–9:25pm, I Bldg I-101; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | David R. Roper | 1 of 24 open |

## AUTO 340 — Alternative Fuels (F1/H1) (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81294 | 81294 | Hybrid | Hybrid: Wed 6:00–8:05pm, I Bldg I-101; 1 Laboratory: Wed 8:15–9:40pm, J J-109; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | Matthew E. Bittner, Luciano J. Lopez Garcia | 1 of 24 open |

## AUTO 440 — Educators and Technical Trainers (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81295 | 81295 | Hybrid | Mon 6:00–7:25pm, I Bldg I-101; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 5 | David R. Roper | 1 of 24 open |