AUTO 101A — Fundamentals of Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair Part 1 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 45 lecture hours, 30 lab hours
Intended for automotive majors, this class serves as the prerequisite for all automotive certificate and/or degree-applicable courses. Automobiles and light trucks will be explored from the point of view of the service technician. Scientific principles and operation of essential automotive technologies are central to the course goal of preparing students for entry into the automotive core curriculum. Appropriate lab activities in automobile inspection, service and repair are included.