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2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog

AB 100 AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS



Examines the role and opportunities of the automotive technician in today’s society. Shop environment and personal safety are explored. Principles of operation of the internal combustion engine as applied to the automotive vehicles and components of cooling and lubrication systems, and charging/starting to provide practical experience in the identification, repair, and replacement of the components of these systems. Supplies the background information needed to understand the operation of the vehicles. Schematics and shop manuals are studied. Lecture: 2 credits. Lab 3 credits. Total: 120 hours. 5 Credits