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Term Effective:
Fall 2024
Description:
The Automotive Technology major offers both theoretical and hands-on training, including engine theory, fuel systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning, pollution control systems, electrical systems, drive trains, brake systems, suspension systems, and hybrid and electric vehicle systems. Course work prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams. Students enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working in a shop environment. Program completers should be able to find employment as advanced entry-level apprentice automotive technicians.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the correct use of safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician.
- Locate and interpret technical manuals from online computerized databases.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use and maintenance of hand, shop, and precision tools.
- Prepare initial, revised, and final repair orders in compliance with California law (BAR).
- Identify engine block assembly components and configurations.
- Demonstrate the proper steps to remove a cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specification and procedure.
- Demonstrate the proper steps for performing a timing belt replacement and setting the timing belt, crankshaft, and camshafts in proper positions.
- Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxle systems.
- Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of manual transmission and drive train systems.
- Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of suspension and steering systems.
- Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of braking systems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
- Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
- Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
- Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
- Test the Controller Area Network (CAN) BUS system signal with a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO). Set up the DSO to capture the CAN hi (+) and CAN lo (-) signals.
- Identify and describe the theory, service, and repair of common types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
- Use industry standard recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment to diagnose and service automotive air conditioning systems.
- Explain the operation, troubleshooting and repair of the ignition, fuel and emission control systems of late model automobiles.
- Demonstrate repair of automotive ignition, fuel, and integrated electronic engine controls.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and maintenance procedures in a timely manner to industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theory of machining as applied to machine tool techniques.
- Demonstrate use of tools and equipment in a welding shop per American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety standards Z49.
- Perform arc weld from the flat, fillet weld position per American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
- Perform oxy-acetylene weld on a butt joint, lap joint, fillet joint, and brazing fillet joint per AWS standards.
- Demonstrate ability to safely use oxy-acetylene cutting torch per AWS standards.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Automotive Technology (AS) program are:
| Automotive Technology - complete 37.00 units |
| ATL 101 | Transportation Information Systems and Shop Practices | 3.00 |
| ATL 105 | Service Writing and Shop Management | 2.00 |
| ATL 110 | Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair | 3.00 |
| ATL 120 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Systems | 3.00 |
| ATL 130 | Automotive Manual Transmissions and Drive Train Systems | 3.00 |
| ATL 140 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 3.00 |
| ATL 150 | Automotive Braking Systems | 3.00 |
| ATL 161 | Mobile Electrical Systems 1 | 3.00 |
| ATL 162 | Mobile Electrical Systems 2 | 3.00 |
| ATL 170 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3.00 |
| ATL 180 | Internal Combustion Engine Performance | 3.00 |
| MACH 51.1A | Beginning Machine Tool Technology | 3.00 |
| WELD 170 | Beginning Welding: Fundamentals of Arc and Gas Welding | 2.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2024
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
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