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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
APRN 60B Automotive Electronics 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Application of computer control principles to automotive systems. Operation of automotive electronic control systems, including commonly used sensors, actuators, and displays. Introduction to diagnostic methods and test equipment for automotive electronic control systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
APRN 60C Automotive Ignition, Fuel and 9 Units Emission Systems
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Nine hours lecture (108 hours total per quarter).
Introduction to components, subsystems, and functions of ignition, fuel delivery, carburetor, and fuel injection systems (engine management). Introduction to automotive emission controls. Basic diagnosis, service, and repair procedures. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
Theory of operation for body electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. A Understanding the functions of automotive body electrical systems. Utilization
of special diagnostic equipment for body electrical systems and subsystems. Appropriate repair protocol for applied body electrical systems. Symptom to system diagnosis. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in
Area A6.
APRN 60N Hybrid Vehicle Safety and Maintenance 2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Explores the use of hybrid electric power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety, maintenance of hybrid propulsion and internal combustion systems, drivability, and storage battery technology. Various designs of hybrid vehicles and their integrated systems from multiple manufacturers will be discussed. This course also fulfills the Toyota Technician Education Network training requirement for the T-256 course. This course is suitable for students interested in alternative fuels or power and energy technology.
APRN 61A Automotive Brake Systems 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Operation of automotive brake systems. Repair, maintenance and troubleshooting.
APRN 61B Electronically Controlled Brake 4 1/2 Units Systems
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Computer controlled automotive brake systems, including service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures.
APRN 62A Automotive Suspension, Steering 9 Units and Alignment
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Nine hours lecture (108 hours total per quarter).
Operation of automotive suspension, steering and alignment systems. Overview of maintenance, repair and troubleshooting procedures.
APRN 62B Advanced Wheel Alignment 9 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Nine hours lecture (108 hours total per quarter).
Advanced study of wheel alignment systems. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic inspection and repair procedures.
APRN 63 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 9 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Nine hours lecture (108 hours total per quarter).
Principles of operation, service and repair procedures for automatic transmissions and transaxles. Hydraulic and mechanical system operation. Power flow and component repair techniques. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examination in Area A2.
APRN 63A Advanced Manual Drive Train 9 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Nine hours lecture (108 hours total per quarter).
Details of operation and repair of automotive manual drive train components. The design operation and repair of four wheel and all wheel drive components, as well as the theory and practical application of the diagnosis of noise and vibrations in the drive train based on frequency calculation and measurement. Service and repair procedures, product problem discussions and demonstrations. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examination in Area A3.
APRN 63D Transmission Diagnostic and Repair 4 1/2 Units Techniques
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Diagnostic and repair techniques for automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis on development of diagnostic procedures and repair techniques. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations in Areas A2 and A3.
APRN 60D
Ignition Analysis and Oscilloscope
4 1/2 Units
Diagnosis
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Ignition system principles of operation and diagnosis. Use of electronic test equipment in ignition system diagnosis. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
APRN 60E Automotive Fuel Injection 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Theory of operation and service of electronic fuel injection systems. Component parts and their functions and overall system theory. Diagnostic and repair methods using standard test and repair equipment. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A8 and L1.
APRN 60F No-Start Diagnosis 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Principles of troubleshooting procedures and techniques to analyze and repair of “no-start” problems in the fuel, ignition, and electrical systems of an automobile. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
APRN 60G Advanced Scan Tool Diagnosis 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Advanced drivability diagnosis using a scan tool. Using the onboard diagnostic capabilities of vehicles built since 1980. Advanced scan data analysis. Using PC capabilities to store and analyze diagnostic information. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
APRN 60H Advanced Drivability and Onboard 4 1/2 Units Diagnostics
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Survey of onboard diagnostic systems from 1980 to the present. Advanced electronic diagnostic procedures using an automotive scan tool. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
APRN 60J Advanced Lab Scope and Waveform 4 1/2 Units Diagnosis
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Diagnosis of automotive electronic systems using a laboratory oscilloscope and a power graphing meter. Related use of other basic test equipment, including a digital multi-meter (DMM) and scan tool. Advanced waveform analysis. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
APRN 60K Automotive Body Electrical Systems 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
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Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).