College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Directed study courses are offered at the IVC campus.
AUTO 95 1.0 unit
Applied Automotive Math
A course designed to prepare students for mathematical problems
encountered in the automotive repair industry. This course is required for
students who wish to complete the Automotive Technology or Automotive
Collision Repair Certificates.
5023 4/15-5/13 Palmer R
T 6:10-9:15pm, IVC/PM108
May be taken for credit as AUTO 95 or ACRT 95. Students receive
credit for only one course.
AUTO 112 4.0 units
Automotive Engines
This course will include disassembly, diagnosis, reassembly, and start-up.
Machine shop skills are not included. Transfer Credit: CSU
5024 Palmer R
B TTh 1:10-2pm, IVC/PM254
and TTh 2:10-5pm, IVC/PM127
and Sat 8:10-5pm, IVC/PM127
Meets Sat: 3/8 and 3/15. No class 2/5; 3/4; 4/1; 5/6.
AUTO 116 6.0 units
Automotive Electrical Systems
This course includes theory and function of cranking systems, charging
systems, ignition systems, and accessory systems. Testing, diagnosis, and
repair will be emphasized. Transfer Credit: CSU
5025 1/23-5/12 Hritz G
MWF 1:10-2pm, IVC/PM254
and MWF 2:10-5pm, IVC/PM127
and Sat 8:10-5pm, IVC/PM127
Meets Sat: 5/10. Final Exam 5/12
AUTO 225 2.0 units
Automotive Careers and Customer Relations
Speakers from industry will discuss independent repair shops,
dealerships, and service station operations. Transfer Credit: CSU
5026 1/22-4/01 Palmer R, Willits R
T 6:10-9pm, IVC/PM108
Note: Room changed from PM255 to PM108
May be taken for credit as AUTO 225 or ACRT 225. Students receive
credit for only one course.
AUTO 232 4.0 units
Auto Transmission/Transaxles
This course covers theory and repairs to planetary gearing, hydraulics,
bearings, bushings, thrust washers, control devices, valve bodies,
governors, and regulator valves. Transfer Credit: CSU
5027 1/22-4/29 Hritz G
TF 8:10-9am, IVC/PM254
and TF 9:10-12noon, IVC/PM127
and Sat 8:10-5pm, IVC/PM127
Meets Sat: 2/23 and 3/1. Final 4/29.
AUTO 233 4.0 units
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
This course covers theory and repairs to clutches, manual transmissions,
transaxles, universal joints and driveaxles. Transfer Credit: CSU
5028 1/23-4/28 Palmer R
MW 8:10-9am, IVC/PM254
and MW 9:10-12noon, IVC/PM127
and Sat 8:10-5pm, IVC/PM127
Meets Sat: 2/2 and 2/9. Final 4/28.
AUTO 238 3.5 units
Basic Area Clean Air Car Course
All technicians who wish to become State licensed smog inspection
technicians, must take the Basic Area Clean Air Car course to partially
satisfy the educational prerequisite for either Basic or Enhanced areas.
Transfer Credit: CSU
5029 1/23-3/26 Willits R
MW 6:10-10pm, IVC/PM254/PM127
AUTO 240 1.0 unit
Enhanced Area Clean Air Car Course
This course partially satisfies the educational prerequisite to become an
"Advanced Emission Specialist" smog inspection technician of the Bureau of
Automotive Repair. Transfer Credit: CSU
5030 4/14-5/07 Willits R
MW 6:10-10pm, IVC/PM254/PM127
AUTO 241 0.5 unit
Bar 2007 Smog Check Technician Update Training Course
All licensed Smog Check technicians whose licenses expire after December
31, 2006 must complete the 2007 Update Training Course prior to applying
to renew their licenses. Individuals applying for initial licenses
(received by BAR) after December 31, 2006 must have completed this course
to be eligible for the licensing examination. Transfer Credit: CSU
5031 3/20-3/22 Hritz G
Th 6:10-10pm, IVC/PM254
and Sat 8:10-3pm, IVC/PM127
and Sat 3:10-5pm, IVC/PM254
One Th and one Sat, 3/20 and 3/22
AUTO 283 2.0 units
Engine Performance and Diagnosis Repair - A8 Alternative
This course is designed to satisfy the professional certification
prerequisites when applying to take a Smog Check Technician Licensing
Exam. This course is also useful for students wishing to gain knowledge
and experience in repairing engine performance malfunctions. Transfer
Credit: CSU
5035 1/22-3/11 Hritz G
TTh 6:10-8pm, IVC/PM254
and TTh 8:10-9pm, IVC/PM127
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