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

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for employment as a hybrid service technician.

1. Create a diagnostic path for the zero electric vehicle (ZEV) to industry standards.

2. Recommend an appropriate repair procedure for a given vehicle's hybrid electric vehicle system to industry standards.

Program Map

Term 1

11 units
AUTOT 9
Automotive Essentials
Students will be introduced to 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. CSU Transfer
        Automotive Electrical Systems
        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
            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
                Engine Performance
                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
                    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
                    Students will be introduced to 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. AND
                    2. Prerequisite: ATGM 53
                      3. OR
                    3. Prerequisite: AUTOT 52
                      4. AND
                    4. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
                    5. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                      1. CSU Transfer
                        OR
                        Students will be introduced to 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. AND
                        2. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
                        3. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                          1. CSU Transfer

                            Term 3

                            8 units
                            AUTOT 19
                            Work Experience Education
                            Students will be introduced to 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:

                            1. Corequisite: AUTOT 50A
                              2. OR
                            2. Corequisite: AUTOT 50B
                              3. OR
                            3. Corequisite: ATGM 52
                              4. OR
                            4. Corequisite: AUTOT 52
                              5. OR
                            5. Corequisite: ATGM 54
                              6. OR
                            6. Corequisite: AUTOT 54
                              7. OR
                            7. Corequisite: MDHD 62
                              8. OR
                            8. Corequisite: MDHD 64
                              1. CSU Transfer
                                AUTOT 170A
                                Introduction to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)
                                Students will be introduced to 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)

                                Course Details:

                                1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 57
                                  2. OR
                                2. Prerequisite: ATGM 57
                                  3. OR
                                3. Prerequisite: MDHD 67
                                      AUTOT 170B
                                      Service and Maintenance to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)
                                      Students will be introduced to 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)

                                      Course Details:

                                      1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 170A
                                            AUTOT 170C
                                            Diagnosis and Repair to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)
                                            Students will be introduced to 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)

                                            Course Details:

                                            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 170B