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General Automotive Program
The Butte College General Automotive Program is the foundation, the “core” of what 我们在这里. It consists of a group of accredited (ASE) classes that prepares our students for a career in general automotive repair. This program takes four semesters to complete, and can be combined with G.E. (General Education) classes for a A.S. degree in Automotive 技术. Below you will find the class names and descriptions that you would take 在这个节目中. For more information, sign up for our 计划旅游.
Auto 1 Introduction to Automotive 技术 (4 units)
This class is sometimes waived due to high school automotive training, military training
or previous exposure to the automotive industry due to work experience.
(Class Meets two days a week)
Auto 3 - Specialized Automotive Electronics (6 units)
This class is a prerequisite to all of the remaining core courses in our program.
The automotive industry relies heavily on electronics so students must take this course
first in their training. Also in terms of safety, new Hybrid vehicles have been involved
in the death and injury of several technicians. This class is a must for technician
safety and understanding of complex electrical subsystems.
汽车6 & 7 - Chassis Electrical (4 units)
This class covers chassis electrical systems including batteries, starters, alternators,
electrical accessories and body controlled multiplexing systems. 这门课
a heavy emphasis on the diagnostic service procedures of these systems.
(Class meets daily)
汽车20 & 21 - Brakes and Suspension (6 units)
This class covers brakes, suspension and steering including anti-lock brakes and electronic
稳定控制. Design features, principles and service procedures are covered.
(Class meets daily)
汽车8 & 9 - Engines (5 units)
This class covers engine design, construction, diagnostic procedures and service procedures.
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(Class meets daily)
汽车22 & 23 - HVAC (4 units)
This class covers air conditioning and heating system principles, designs, servicing,
diagnostic procedures and safety. 这门课 a heavy emphasis on personnel
safety and environmental safety while working with heating and air conditioning servicing
设备.
(Class meets daily)
汽车52 & 53 - Automatic Transmissions (6 units)
Automatic transmissions and transaxles are studied. Design, theory, construction,
servicing and diagnostic procedures are explored. This course places an emphasis on
electronically controlled transmissions. Manual drive trains are looked at including
transmissions, rear differentials, clutches, transfer cases, drive shafts and CV halfshafts.
Design, theory, construction, servicing and diagnostic procedures are studied.
(Class meets daily)
汽车56 & 57 - Manual Drive Trains (4 units)
Manual drive trains are looked at including transmissions, rear differentials, clutches,
transfer cases, drive shafts and CV halfshafts. Design, theory, construction, servicing
and diagnostic procedures are studied.
(Class meets daily)
汽车30 & 31 - Gas/Diesel Engine Performance and Emissions (10 units)
This class focuses the entire semester on ignition, fuel, emissions and diagnostic
test procedures for today's modern computer controlled vehicles. 的主要部分
this class focuses on the diagnostic procedures of these systems. Service procedures,
theory, safety and design are also studied.
(Class meets daily)
责任:
- Candidates will have to wear Butte College Automotive uniforms (including shirts, pants and safety glasses) or a dealership provided work uniform during school.
- Candidates are responsible for all program costs, including tuition, fees, books and 工具.