Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) - Major #8078

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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 a Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) service technician.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path for the Alternative Fueled Vehicle powertrain system to industry standards.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair procedure for a given vehicle Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) powertrain system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester

Term 1

11 units

AUTOT 9
Automotive Essentials

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Automotive components, service tools, and equipment. Designed for the prospective Career Technology Education (CTE) teacher and students needing an exploratory course in the automotive field. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
  2. Advisory: MATH 103

        Automotive Electrical Systems

        4 units

        ATGM 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 C1000
        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 C1000
              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 C1000
                    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 C1000
                          3. Advisory: MATH 103

                                Term 2

                                12 units

                                AUTOT 19
                                Work Experience Education

                                2 units
                                Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester
                                Supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)
                                Course Details:

                                        Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Advanced Electronics

                                        4 units

                                        ATGM 57
                                        Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Advanced Electronics

                                        4 units
                                        Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                                        Theory and practice in automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems/components. R-12, R-134A, and R-1234yf refrigeration systems, recovery, recycling, charging, leak, and performance testing. Diagnosis, service, and repair of the advance automotive electronics, automatic temperature/ climate control, and other computer controlled systems found on today’s late model vehicles. (A, CSU)
                                        Course Details:
                                        1. Prerequisite: ATGM 52
                                        2. Prerequisite: ATGM 53
                                        3. Prerequisite: AUTOT 52
                                        4. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
                                        5. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                                        6. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                        7. Advisory: MATH 103
                                              or

                                              AUTOT 57
                                              Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Advanced Electronics

                                              4 units
                                              Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                                              Theory and practice in automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems/components. R-12, R-134A, and R-1234yf refrigeration systems, recovery, recycling, charging, leak, and performance testing. Diagnosis, service, and repair of the advance automotive electronics, automatic temperature/ climate control, and other computer controlled systems found on today’s late model vehicles. (A, CSU)
                                              Course Details:
                                              1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 52
                                              2. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
                                              3. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                                              4. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                              5. Advisory: MATH 103

                                                    AUTOT 171A
                                                    Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)

                                                    2 units
                                                    Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                                                    This is an introductory course on Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs). Various alternative fuels will be compared, such as Ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Clean Diesel. The theory of operation, system components, and safe handling of these fuels are included. (A)
                                                    Course Details:
                                                    1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 170C
                                                    2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                    3. Advisory: MATH 103

                                                          AUTOT 171B
                                                          Service and Maintenance to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)

                                                          2 units
                                                          Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                                                          This course is designed to familiarize with the inspection, maintenance, and service procedures on Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs). Emphasis will be placed on Ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Clean Diesel type fuel systems. (A)
                                                          Course Details:
                                                          1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 171A
                                                          2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                          3. Advisory: MATH 103

                                                                AUTOT 171C
                                                                Diagnosis and Repair to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)

                                                                2 units
                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                                                                This course is designed to familiarize with diagnosis and repair on Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs). Emphasis will be placed on Ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Clean Diesel type fuel systems. (A)
                                                                Course Details:
                                                                1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 171B
                                                                2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                                3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                                                      Total: 23 units