AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Emission Technician I - Major #8057A

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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: 2025 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements

9-11 units

AUTOT 161
BAR Specified Diagnosis and Repair Training

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Students will be introduced 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

        Select Group A or Group B: (ATGM 52 or AUTOT 52 and ATGM 53 or AUTOT 53) or (AUTOT 283A and AUTOT 283B)

        6-8 units

        Group A: (ATGM 52 or AUTOT 52) and (ATGM 53 or AUTOT 53)

        8 units
        ATGM 52 or AUTOT 52- Automotive Electrical Systems
        4 units
        ATGM 52
        Automotive Electrical Systems
        4 units
        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
        Students will be introduced to 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
          1. CSU Transfer
            or
            AUTOT 52
            Automotive Electrical Systems
            4 units
            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
            Students will be introduced to 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
              1. CSU Transfer
                and
                ATGM 53 or AUTOT 53- Engine Performance
                4 units
                ATGM 53
                Engine Performance
                4 units
                Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                Students will be introduced to 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
                  1. CSU Transfer
                    or
                    AUTOT 53
                    Engine Performance
                    4 units
                    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                    Students will be introduced to 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
                      1. CSU Transfer
                        or

                        Group B: (AUTOT 283A and AUTOT 283B)- Transportation Engine and Emission Control Systems

                        6 units
                        AUTOT 283A
                        Transportation Engine and Emission Control Systems
                        3 units
                        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                        Students will be introduced to the latest technologies in transportation fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Diagnosing fuel, emission ignition systems. Introduction of diesel theory, application, and operation. Use of necessary test equipment.
                        Course Details:
                        1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                              and
                              AUTOT 283B
                              Transportation Electrical Systems
                              3 units
                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                              Students will be introduced to basic electrical theory of electrical components and systems. Diagnosing, electrical components and systems including computer controls using necessary equipment.
                              Course Details:
                              1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                                    Total: 9-11 units