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Casandra Greene
Instructional Programs Support Coordinator
Inland Empire/Desert
Riverside City College
CTE Dean
Shari Yates
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Program Details
Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist
New Program
Automotive Technology (094800)
05/03/21
The Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of electrical, electronic and climate control systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on diagnosis and repair of lighting, power windows/locks, driver information, climate control, and other electrically controlled systems. Climate control servicing and safe refrigerant handling are 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
· Utilize a variety of electrical/electronic test equipment to test and diagnose electrical/electronic circuits
· Diagnose,service, and repair electrical/electronic circuits found on modern automobiles
· Demonstrate safe refrigerant handling practices while charging automotive air conditioning systems.
It is projected that 25 students will complete the certificate annually
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of electrical, electronic and climate control systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on diagnosis and repair of lighting, power windows/locks, driver information, climate control, and other electrically controlled systems. Climate control servicing and safe refrigerant handling are 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
· Utilize a variety of electrical/electronic test equipment to test and diagnose electrical/electronic circuits
· Diagnose,service, and repair electrical/electronic circuits found on modern automobiles
· Demonstrate safe refrigerant handling practices while charging automotive air conditioning systems.
Course Units and Hours
24
24
60
Course Report
Required Courses: 24 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT-50 | Automotive Principals | 4 | Semester #1 |
| AUT-6A (54) | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
| AUT-6B | Automotive Electrical Systems 2 | 4 | Semester #3 |
| AUT-7 (57) | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 | Semester #2 or #3 |
| AUT-8A (52A) | Automotive Tune-Up and Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
| AUT-8B (56) | Automotive Computer Controls | 4 | Semester #3 |
Required Courses: 24 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT-50 | Automotive Principals | 4 | Semester #1 |
| AUT-6A (54) | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
| AUT-6B | Automotive Electrical Systems 2 | 4 | Semester #3 |
| AUT-7 (57) | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 | Semester #2 or #3 |
| AUT-8A (52A) | Automotive Tune-Up and Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
| AUT-8B (56) | Automotive Computer Controls | 4 | Semester #3 |
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05/12/20 - 02:37 PM
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Diann Thursby Super User · 06/09/20
Received regional recommendation at 06-08-2020 IEDRC Deans Meeting.