# Automotive Technology (AUTO) — Fall 2026 schedule

MiraCosta College · 30 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-15

Source: https://surf.miracosta.edu/psc/ps/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/SSR_STUDENT_FL.SSR_CLSRCH_MAIN_FL.GBL

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/miracosta-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/auto.md

## AUTO 100 — Basic Motorcycle Maintenance and Small Engine Repair (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1050 | 1050 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Eric Neubauer | 2 of 25 open |
| 1051 | 1051 | In person | Tue 6:00–9:05pm, OC4010 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Eric Neubauer | 2 of 25 open |

## AUTO 102 — Preventive Maintenance and Engine Performance (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1032 | 1032 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Katson | 3 of 25 open |
| 1033 | 1033 | In person | Thu 6:00–9:05pm, OC4010 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Katson | 3 of 25 open |
| 1034 | 1034 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 31–Dec 12 | Paul Katson | 4 of 25 open |
| 1035 | 1035 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 31–Dec 12 | Paul Katson | 4 of 25 open |

## AUTO 130 — Basic Engine Performance (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1030 | 1030 | In person | Sat 8:30–10:15am, OC4001 | Aug 31–Dec 12 | Chester Genack | 6 of 25 open |
| 1031 | 1031 | In person | Sat 10:15am–12:00pm, OC4001 | Aug 31–Dec 12 | Chester Genack | 6 of 25 open |

## AUTO 135 — Auto Electronic Fundamentals (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1026 | 1026 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 2 waitlisted |
| 1027 | 1027 | In person | Mon/Wed 11:15am–2:20pm, OC4010 | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | 2 of 25 open |
| 1028 | 1028 | In person | Tue/Thu 6:00–7:30pm, OC4001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jim Richer | 5 of 25 open |
| 1029 | 1029 | In person | Tue/Thu 7:30–9:05pm, OC4001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Jim Richer | 5 of 25 open |

## AUTO 140 — Automotive Engine Technology (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1040 | 1040 | In person | Mon/Wed 8:00–9:30am, OC4001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 1 waitlisted |
| 1041 | 1041 | In person | Mon/Wed 9:30–11:05am, OC4001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 1 waitlisted |
| 1042 | 1042 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Kelley | Closed, 3 waitlisted |
| 1043 | 1043 | In person | Thu 6:00–9:05pm, OC4016 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Kelley | Closed, 3 waitlisted |

## AUTO 141 — Automotive Engine Performance and Drivability (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1044 | 1044 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Katson | Closed, 4 waitlisted |
| 1045 | 1045 | In person | Tue 6:00–9:05pm, OC4016 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Katson | Closed, 4 waitlisted |

## AUTO 156 — Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1038 | 1038 | In person | Mon/Wed 6:00–7:30pm, OC4016 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Chester Genack | 3 of 25 open |
| 1039 | 1039 | In person | Mon/Wed 7:30–9:05pm, OC4016 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Chester Genack | 3 of 25 open |

## AUTO 160 — Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1046 | 1046 | In person | Tue/Thu 8:00–9:30am, OC4010 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 1 waitlisted |
| 1047 | 1047 | In person | Tue/Thu 9:30–11:05am, OC4010 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 1 waitlisted |

## AUTO 161 — Automotive Brake Service and Repair (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1048 | 1048 | In person | Mon/Wed 6:00–7:30pm, OC4010 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | John Smith | Closed, 2 waitlisted |
| 1049 | 1049 | In person | Mon/Wed 7:30–9:05pm, OC4010 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | John Smith | Closed, 2 waitlisted |

## AUTO 200 — Automotive Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1052 | 1052 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Kelley | 2 of 25 open |
| 1053 | 1053 | In person | Wed 6:00–9:05pm, OC4001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Paul Kelley | 2 of 25 open |
| 3057 | 3057 | Hybrid | Mon/Wed 11:15am–12:00pm, OC4001; Plus online work | Oct 12–Dec 12 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 1 waitlisted |
| 3058 | 3058 | In person | Mon/Wed 12:00–1:30pm, OC4001 | Oct 12–Dec 12 | Ignacio Castaneda Garcia | Closed, 1 waitlisted |

## AUTO 292 — Internship Studies (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1037 | 1037 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Arranged | 1 of 1 open |

## AUTO 299 — Occupational Work Experience Education (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1036 | 1036 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Arranged | 1 of 1 open |