AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Emission Technician I - Major #8057A

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for employment as an emission service technician level I.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair strategy for a given system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirement 

11 units

AUTOT 161
BAR Specified Diagnosis and Repair Training

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Introduction to Smog Check Program diagnosis and repair procedures; engine theory, engine performance, and electrical systems; automotive computer control system operations; on-vehicle diagnosing and repair mandated by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. The training provides students with comprehensive knowledge related to the diagnosis and repair of Smog Check failures. (A)
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 52
  2. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
  3. Advisory: ENGL 1A
  4. Advisory: MATH 103

        Automotive Electrical Systems

        4 units

        AUTOT 52
        Automotive Electrical Systems

        4 units
        Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
        Basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
        1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
        2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
        3. Advisory: MATH 103
              or

              AUTOT 52
              Automotive Electrical Systems

              4 units
              Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
              Basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
              2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
              3. Advisory: MATH 103

                    Engine Performance

                    4 units

                    ATGM 53
                    Engine Performance

                    4 units
                    Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                    Engine theory and construction related to engine performance. History and theory of operation for the different types of automotive systems. Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, and ignition systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                    Course Details:
                    1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                    2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                    3. Advisory: MATH 103
                          or

                          AUTOT 53
                          Engine Performance

                          4 units
                          Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                          Engine theory and construction related to engine performance. History and theory of operation for the different types of automotive systems. Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, and ignition systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                          Course Details:
                          1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                          2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                          3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                Total: 11 units