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Submitter's Information

Name

Casandra Greene

Title

Instructional Programs Support Coordinator

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Riverside City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Shari Yates

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automotive Engine Performance Specialist

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Automotive Technology (094800)

Projected Start Date

05/03/21

Catalog Description

The Automotive Engine Performance Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Engine Performance and Emission Control systems found on modern automobiles.  Emphasis placed on fuel injection, ignition,emission, and computer control systems.  Preparation for state smog test certification is covered.

 

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

 

·        Demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work in an automotive shop environment

·        Diagnose,service and repair common fuel injection and ignition systems found on modern automobiles.

·        Diagnose,service and repair computer control systems found on modern automobiles.

·        Diagnose,service and repair various emission control systems found on modern automobiles.

Enrollment Completer Projections

25 students annual with a 2% increase

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

The Automotive Engine Performance Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Engine Performance and Emission Control systems found on modern automobiles.  Emphasis placed on fuel injection, ignition,emission, and computer control systems.  Preparation for state smog test certification is covered.

 

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

 

·        Demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work in an automotive shop environment

·        Diagnose,service and repair common fuel injection and ignition systems found on modern automobiles.

·        Diagnose,service and repair computer control systems found on modern automobiles.

·        Diagnose,service and repair various emission control systems found on modern automobiles.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

20

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

20

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Required Courses:    20   .units

Course Title Units Sequencing
AUT-50 Automotive Principals 4 Semester #1
AUT-6A (54) Automotive Electrical Systems 4 Semester #2
AUT-8A (52A) Automotive Tune-Up and Electrical Systems 4 Semester #2
AUT-8B (56) Automotive Computer Controls 4 Semester #3
AUT-8C Automotive Emission Controls 4 Semester #3
Program Requirements

Required Courses:    20   .units

Course Title Units Sequencing
AUT-50 Automotive Principals 4 Semester #1
AUT-6A (54) Automotive Electrical Systems 4 Semester #2
AUT-8A (52A) Automotive Tune-Up and Electrical Systems 4 Semester #2
AUT-8B (56) Automotive Computer Controls 4 Semester #3
AUT-8C Automotive Emission Controls 4 Semester #3

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Submission Details

Published at

05/12/20 - 02:40 PM

Status

Recommended

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Diann Thursby Super User   ·  06/09/20

Received regional recommendation at 06-08-2020 IEDRC Deans Meeting.