Automotive Technology
Associate in Science Automotive Technology · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Automotive Technology Degree prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become skilled automotive technicians. Emphasis is placed on brake systems, suspension and alignment, heating and air-conditioning, manual and automatic transmissions, electrical and engine management systems, and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair. It prepares students for all nine Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1-A8 certifications including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1).
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate basic technical skills used by all automotive service and repair technicians, in the areas of brake systems, suspension and steering, and hvac. To include tool selection, use and maintenance, practical measuring skills, nomenclature, systems function, systems service, minor repair procedures and major repair complexities.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of principles of automotive drivetrains which consist of both standard and automatic transmissions/transaxles and engine theory of operation, pre-tear down diagnosis, disassembly techniques, cleaning methods, measurement tools, component identification, lubrication systems, and ability to apply diagnostic, service and repair procedures to industry standards and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current automotive electrical systems, and advanced fuel systems with emphasis on diagnosis, service and repair, proper safety awareness in hybrid service, knowledge of hybrid electrical motors and generator controls, diagnosis of vehicle computer systems using a scan tool.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO-21 | Introduction to Automobiles | 3 |
| AUTO-51.20 | Automotive Technical Skills | 3 |
| AUTO-52.30 | Manual Drive Trains/Gas/Diesel Vehicles | 3 |
| AUTO-52.36 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| AUTO-52.40 | Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUTO-52.41 | Alignment and Suspensions | 4 |
| AUTO-52.44 | Electrical Systems | 6 |
| AUTO-52.45 | Engine Diagnosis and Rebuilding | 4 |
| AUTO-52.81 | Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 2 |
| AUTO-53.31 | Automatic Transmission/Gas and Diesel Vehicles | 4 |
| AUTO-53.33 | Fuel Systems | 4 |
| Complete 1 unit from the following: | ||
| AUTO-52.61A | Engine Repair Experience | 1 |
| AUTO-52.62A | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Exp | 1 |
| AUTO-52.62B | Manual Drivetrain/Axles Experience | 1 |
| Total units required for degree major | 41 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.