Autonomous and Advanced Vehicle Systems

The Autonomous and Advanced Vehicle Systems Certificate of Achievement prepares students for careers in autonomous vehicle systems, vehicle electronics, and advanced vehicle systems. This program addresses the growing need in the auto motive industry for technicians trained in advanced vehicle systems including vehicles forward facing cameras, ultra-sonic sensors, LIDAR sensors, radar sensors, vehicle telematics, and advanced vehicle communication networks. Upon completion, students will be prepared for new technologies entering the automotive industry. Students that complete the Autonomous and Advanced Vehicle Systems Certificate of Achievement will be qualified to take the related National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examL4. The Autonomous and Advanced Vehicle Systems Certificate of Achievement is part of a stackable sequence of awards and builds upon the Automotive Technician Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement. CTE Goal: CTE Goal: This certificate prepares students for a career in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair as an ADAS vehicle systems technician or apprentice level technician at either a dealership or independent repair facility that repairs and maintains import and domestic passenger vehicles and light trucks.

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This certificate is being proposed as an answer to the innovative technology on the horizon in the automotive industry. The courses that comprise this certificate are advanced level courses to prepare students for advanced careers in the automotive repair/engineering industry. The end goal is to set the students leaving the department with this certificate apart from those from other institutes. This will give the student better employment opportunities in the future. 

This stackable certificate is projected to take a student 1 to 2 terms to complete based on the student's schedule.

AUTO 100 AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS

3.0 Units 2.50 hours Lecture 1.50 hours Lab

Transfers: CSU

Introduction to the principles of operation of modern automobilesystems and a practical introduction to automotive tools and diagnosticequipment. Demonstrated lectures and some practical experience in thelaboratory. Structured for the non-technical student.

Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

AUTO 101 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

3.0 Units 2.50 hours Lecture 1.50 hours Lab

Transfers: CSU

Recommended Preparation: AUTO 100

Operating principles, troubleshooting techniques, and repair procedures of electrical supply systems and battery-starter systems. Demonstrated lectures and practical experience in the laboratory on batteries, starter systems, alternator, generator charging systems, and accessory and lighting systems. Scan tool and digital multimeter techniques will be emphasized.

Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

AUTO 207 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS

3.0 Units 3.00 hours Lecture

Recommended Preparation: AUTO 100 and MATH 353

The science and design of the modern automobile. Basic physics and related mathematical concepts are explained using the automobile as an example. In-class demonstrations and student participation provide the connection between theory and real-world applications.

Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

AUTO 201 ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL

3.0 Units 2.50 hours Lecture 1.50 hours Lab

Prerequisite: AUTO 101

Recommended Preparation: AUTO 100

Advanced automotive electrical-electronic systems cover strategy based diagnostic procedures for troubleshooting lighting, instrumentation, engine and body controls and other accessory circuits. Air bag theory, respective testing diagnostic procedures, and fuel system operation are included.

Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

AUTO 203: Automotive Electronics (new course - 3 units)

Prerequisite: AUTO 100

The Automotive Electronics class covers the basics of modern vehicle electronics. This class will cover vehicle electronic systems which can include vehicle infotainment systems, vehicle driving aids, component subsystems, electronic repair and diagnostics. Lab activities consist of trouble shooting, repair, and verifying operations of vehicle electronic systems.

Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

AUTO 208: Autonomous Vehicle Systems (new course - 3 units)

This course will cover autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle systems found on modern production cars. New and upcoming technologies will be explored to prepare students for technologies that will be implemented onto new vehicles. Topics covered will be smart cruise control, lane departure systems, obstacle avoidance systems, LIDAR, vehicle sonar, driver aids, and communication system diagnostics. This course will allow students to obtain a job at dealerships or with a manufacture and understand autonomous vehicle systems.

Total: 18 units*

*AUTO 100, 101, & 207comprise the Automotive Technician Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement upon which this new certificate stacks.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AUTO 100	Automotive Fundamentals	3	S1
AUTO 101	Automotive Electrical Systems	3	Y1
AUTO 201	Automotive Electrical Systems	3	Y1
AUTO 207	Automotive Engineering Fundamentals	3	Y1
AUTO 203Automotive Electronics 3Y1 Auto 208Autonomous Vehicle Systems 3Y1
AUTO 203	Automotive Electronics	3	Y1
Auto 208	Autonomous Vehicle Systems	3	Y1

This is a stackable certificate which provides greater learning within the emerging area of Autonomous Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.

While the following OC CC's have general Automotive Technology certificates and degrees, this stackable certificate was designed to support the emerging skills necessary for technicians to service and repair autonomous systems.

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