Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) - Formerly Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) - Major #8081

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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 hybrid service technician.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path for the zero electric vehicle (ZEV) to industry standards.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair procedure for a given vehicle's hybrid electric vehicle system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall 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)

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)
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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)

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)
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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)

Term 2

4 units

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)
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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)

Term 3

8 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)

AUTOT 170A
Introduction to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)

2 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is designed to familiarize the construction, theory, and operation of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) . Includes high voltage safety, electric motors, power inverters, DC to DC converters, battery construction and technologies, regenerative braking, and HVAC systems. (A)

AUTOT 170B
Service and Maintenance to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)

2 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is designed to familiarize with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) safety, ZEV transmissions, parallel/series, electric motors, batteries, control module units, power inverter systems, AC induction electric motors, and permanent magnet electric motors theory and construction. Inspection, maintenance, and service procedures on Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)) systems will be emphasized. (A)

AUTOT 170C
Diagnosis and Repair to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)

2 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is designed to familiarize with a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) safety, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) transmissions, parallel/series, electric motor failure diagnosis, battery failure diagnosis, control module failure diagnosis, battery reconditioning and rebuilding review, power inverter system, AC induction electric motors, and permanent magnet electric motors. This course will emphasize diagnosis and repairs to Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV). (A)
Total: 23 units