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: 2025 Fall Semester
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:

    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
    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

    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
    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. (
    2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
      3. AND
    3. Advisory: MATH 103
      4. )

    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: 2025 Fall Semester
    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. )
    5. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
    or

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

    4 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    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. )
    3. Corequisite: AUTOT 9

    Term 3

    8 units

    AUTOT 19
    Work Experience Education

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    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
      9. )

    AUTOT 170A
    Introduction to Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    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
      4. )

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

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    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)

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    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
    Total: 23 units