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Submitter's Information

Name

Kay Dee Yarbrough

Title

Administrative Curriculum Coordinator

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

San Bernardino Valley College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Vanessa Thomas

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Transportation Technology (094840)

Projected Start Date

08/14/23

Catalog Description

The Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology Associate of Science Degree is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of alternative fuel and electric vehicle technology as it applies to the automotive industry. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in alternative fuel/hybrid/electric vehicle maintenance, service, and repair, including alternative fuel and electric power technology.

Enrollment Completer Projections
COURSE INFORMATION YEAR ONE: YEAR TWO:
Course Course Title Annual # of Section Annual Enrollment Total Annual # Sections Annual Enrollment Total
AUTO 010 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology 2 32 2 31
AUTO 011 Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle New Course 1 6
AUTO 011L Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle – Laboratory New Course 1 6
AUTO 064 Auto/Truck Electrical Systems OR 2 16 1 17
HMDT 064 Auto/Truck Electrical Systems 4 35 3 31
AUTO 065 Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair 2 20 2 31
AUTO 050 Automotive Brakes 1 16 2 30
AUTO 050L Automotive Brakes - Laboratory New Course 1 17
AUTO 052 Automotive Suspension and Steering 3 37 2 32
AUTO 052L Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory New Course 2 32

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

The Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology Associate of Science Degree will provide students with the necessary knowledge and hands on skills required in the automotive industry. Upon completion of the certificate students will have gained the abilities to complete the following:

1. Diagnose and make minor repairs to 12 volt starting and charging systems using electrical schematics.

2. Demonstrate appropriate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work with high voltage and hydrogen fuel systems.

3. Evaluate system conditions by entering self-diagnostic mode of a given system, correctly interpret diagnostic trouble codes, and diagnose electronic control system faults using appropriate procedures and strategies.

4. Perform basic maintenance, diagnostic and repair related to electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

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

25

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

62-64

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology Associate of Science Degree reflects our mission statement: “San Bernardino Valley College provides innovative instructional programs and cohesive student services to support the educational goals of a culturally diverse community of learners by engaging in continuous improvement and actively working towards an antiracist culture to foster an environment of meaningful learning and belonging for our students, employees, and the community.” This degree provides the diverse community of learners with the qualification demands in the Inland Empire workforce. Providing the students with the necessary skills will contribute to improving the quality of life for these students as well as the surrounding service area communities.

Program Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES:
Course Course Title Units Year/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AUTO 010 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology 4 Y1
AUTO 011 Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle 3 Y1
AUTO 011L Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle – Laboratory 1 Y1
AUTO 064 Auto/Truck Electrical Systems OR 4 Y1
HMDT 064 Auto/Truck Electrical Systems 4
AUTO 065 Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair 5 Y2
AUTO 050 Automotive Brakes 3 Y2
AUTO 050L Automotive Brakes - Laboratory 1 Y2
AUTO 052 Automotive Suspension and Steering 3 Y2
AUTO 052L Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory 1 Y2
TOTAL UNITS: 25


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Submission Details

Published at

01/17/23 - 02:23 PM

Status

Recommended

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Diann Thursby Super User   ·  02/06/23

Received regional recommendation at 2-6-2023 IEDRC Deans Meeting.