Engine Performance/Drivability and Tune-Up
Associate in Science Automotive Technology · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Engine Performance/ Drivability and Tune-Up Degree prepares students with job skills needed to enter the automotive field in positions such as smog technician, tune-up technician, and general repair. With this degree, eventual promotion to management is possible. Emphasis electrical and electronic engine and fuels management systems, and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair. It prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 and A8 certifications including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1). This degree also prepares the student for the California State Emission Control License Test.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced automotive tune-up problems pertaining to fuel ignition, emission, computers, wiring systems, 5-gas analyzers and combustion, and mechanical engine diagnostics.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current automotive electrical systems and advanced fuel systems with emphasis on diagnosis, service and repair.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic operating principles of automotive air conditioning, heating and ventilating systems. Including air conditioner and heater operation, engine cooling system, system operation with normal service and adjustment procedures, problem diagnosis, repair procedures.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO-21 | Introduction to Automobiles | 3 |
| AUTO-50B | Advanced Engine Performance and Diagnosis | 2 |
| AUTO-52.36 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| AUTO-52.44 | Electrical Systems | 6 |
| AUTO-52.61C | Electrical Systems Experience | 1 |
| AUTO-52.61D | Engine Performance Experience | 1 |
| AUTO-52.81 | Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 2 |
| AUTO-53.33 | Fuel Systems | 4 |
| AUTO-53.55 | Advanced Tune-Up | 5 |
| AUTO-95 | State Emission Control License | 7 |
| Total units required for degree major | 34 | |
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.