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: 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 1A
  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 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

                                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)
                                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 1A
                                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 1A
                                      5. Advisory: MATH 103

                                            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)
                                            Course Details:

                                                    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)
                                                    Course Details:
                                                    1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 57
                                                    2. Prerequisite: ATGM 57
                                                    3. Prerequisite: AUTOT 173
                                                    4. Prerequisite: AUTOT 174
                                                    5. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                                                    6. Advisory: MATH 103

                                                          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)
                                                          Course Details:
                                                          1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 170A
                                                          2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                                                          3. Advisory: MATH 103

                                                                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)
                                                                Course Details:
                                                                1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 170B
                                                                2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                                                                3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                                                      Total: 23 units