# Automotive Technology (AUTO) courses Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 21 courses Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1135 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026. ### AUTO A1 — Engine Repair - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional An in depth study of engines: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. A study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. This class’ emphasis is on engines. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A2 — Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INT and NAUT INTL) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional An in depth study of engine, transmission, transaxles: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. An in-depth study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A3 — Manual Drive Train and Axles - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional An in-depth study of manual gearboxes, rear axle, front axle, and transfer cases: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. Including theory, teardown, qualifying, and rebuilding. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A4 — Suspension and Steering - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Diagnosis, evaluation, testing, adjustment, alignment and repair of steering and suspension systems. Including all common automotive steering and suspension systems both car and truck. Future systems will also be covered. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A5 — Brakes - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Diagnosis, evaluation, inspection, adjustment, and repair of braking, antilock braking systems, traction control and related devices. Class will involve California State law regarding brake and safety inspections. Includes the material on the California Brake Adjuster’s Licensing Examination. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A6 — Electrical/Electronic Systems - **Units:** 5 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INT and NAUT INTL) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Automotive electrical/electronic systems, including electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, battery, starting, charging, ignition, fuel, accessories, brakes, chassis, suspension, steering, HVAC, and wiring systems. Emphasis on diagnosis of electrical troubles, assembly, repair of components, and diagnostic equipment usage. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A7 — Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Diagnosing, evaluation, testing, adjustment, and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Includes heat and energy, psychometrics, air flow, refrigerant recycling, equipment and controls. Student will be prepared to pass a nationally recognized HVAC certificate program, required by all California HVAC repair shops. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A8 — Engine Performance - **Units:** 5 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Principals of automotive fuel induction, ignition and emission control systems, including inspection, diagnosis and repair of fuel and emission control systems/components governed by federal and state laws and standards. Electrical diagnosis of emission control systems. Relation of chassis and body systems to emissions. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO A9 — Light Vehicle Diesel Engines - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional An in depth study of diesel engines: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. A study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. Diesel engine performance including emissions, turbos, exhaust and intake systems. This class’s emphasis is on diesel engines and diesel engine performance/emissions. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO C1 — Automobile Service Consultant - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Automotive Service Consultant fundamentals including: Communications, customer service, legal documents, business interactions, billing, parts and labor guides, shop management applications, shop operations, sales, vehicle identification and systems operations. Course content is aligned with tasks identified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. ### AUTO INT — Introduction to Automotive - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture - **Corequisite:** AUTO INTL - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional This class is lecture only, AUTO INTL must also be taken concurrently. Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance, and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career. This class is preparation for ASE G1. ### AUTO INTL — Introduction to Automotive Hands-On Lab - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 108 hours laboratory - **Corequisite:** AUTO INT - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional This is the Lab section that can only be taken if you are also taking INT. Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance, and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career. This class is preparation for ASE G1. ### AUTO L1 — Advanced Engine Performance - **Units:** 5 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** AUTO A6 or NAUT A6, may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Continuation of Automotive Technology A6 and A8 with an emphasis on diagnosis of electronic problems including computer controlled circuits/systems using schematics, diagnostic procedures and equipment. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO L3 — Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional A study in the history, current and future of alternative fuels, hybrids and electric vehicles in the automotive industry. Emphasis in shop safety, hazardous waste handling, high voltage electrical precautions, basic engine construction of hybrids, battery storage systems, fuel storage systems, compressed natural gas, liquid propane gas, bio-diesel and hydrogen cell technology. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO LABA — Beginning Automotive Lab - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Beginning Automotive Lab is an open laboratory class for basic automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. ### AUTO LABB — Advanced Automotive Lab - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** AUTO LABA or NAUT LAB - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/auto.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Advanced Automotive Lab is an open laboratory class for advanced automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Students are expected to help others in class and be able to work without guidance. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. The class is recommended for second year students only. ### AUTO LABC — Specialized Bench Work Automotive Lab - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** AUTO LABA or NAUT LAB - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/auto.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Automotive Lab Specialized Bench Work is an open laboratory class for automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using shop equipment. This class specializes in rebuilding automotive parts. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Class is recommended for second year students only. ### AUTO LABD — Specialized Electronic Work Automotive Lab - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 108 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** AUTO LABA or NAUT LAB - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/auto.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional Automotive Lab Specialized Electronic Work is an open laboratory class for automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using shop equipment. This class specializes in electronics work. This includes accessories, EV, hybrid, and aftermarket electrical. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. ### AUTO P1 — Powertrains: Modifications for Performance - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory - **Prerequisite:** (NAUT INTL and NAUT INT) or (AUTO INTL and AUTO INT), may be taken concurrently. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional An in-depth study of engine and transmission modifications made in order to improve performance. This class will explain the differences in laws governing vehicles in all fifty states including those registered in California; how to improve performance legally; and the penalties of breaking the law. Students will learn to calculate the benefit versus cost of bolt-on performance products and major engine or transmission modifications. NOTE: Some modifications are intended for off-road applications only. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently. ### AUTO SDR — Specified Diagnostic and Repair - **Units:** 5 - **Hours:** 72 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/auto.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional This is a Bureau of Automotive Repair approved alternative to the ASE A6, A8 and L1 certification required for obtaining and maintaining smog technician licenses. This course will follow BAR guidelines for smog license prep. Student may or may not qualify for license exam after taking this class. For more information see www.smogcheck.ca.gov ### AUTO SMOG — Smog Level One and Level Two - **Units:** 5.5 - **Hours:** 90 hours lecture,, 27 hours laboratory - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Grading Option: Optional This course includes classes/modules the State of California's requires for a student/automotive technician to be prepared to take their Smog License Test. This class will include Level One and Level Two smog training only. At the end of the class students may or may not qualify for either EI or EO smog license. See www.smogcheck.ca.gov for more information.