Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This introductory course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of the engine and its subsystems of the 21st century automobile. Students learn basic automotive tool and equipment use and how to safely perform basic repair and maintenance operations. Students also have the opportunity to perform minor repair work on their own vehicles to complete required tasks. This course is required for the General Service Technician Certificate of Achievement. It is designed to be a companion course to AUTO 103 and AUTO 106, and is one of the three prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. Students are encouraged to complete all three courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in this subject.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed to help students satisfy the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Smog Check Technician training requirement and successfully complete the Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training Course when applying for the California Smog Check Technician licensing examination. Course content includes diagnostic and repair strategies in electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, and advanced engine performance. This course is also intended for students as a test preparation course for the Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) A6, A8, and L1 certification exams. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a certificate of completion from Río Hondo College's Automotive Technology Department. Students with permission from the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) may re-enroll only one time for certification or licensure standards.

Advisory:AUTO 065
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to help students satisfy the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Smog Check Technician training requirement and successfully complete the Level-I Smog Technician Training Course when applying for the California Smog Check Technician licensing examination. Course content includes engine theory, design and operation, ignition systems, fuel systems, engine management systems, and emission control systems. Emphasis is placed on proper engine diagnostic procedures and onboard diagnostic systems (OBD-I and OBD-II). Lab activities focus on the use of testing equipment, scan tools, and digital scopes and meters, as well as inspection and repair procedures of vehicles that fail the smog test. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a certificate of completion from Río Hondo College's Automotive Technology Department. Students with permission from the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) may re-enroll only one time for certification or licensure standards.

Advisory:AUTO 130
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to help students satisfy the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Smog Check Technician training requirement and successfully complete the Level-II Smog Technician Training Course when applying for the California Smog Check Technician licensing examination. Course content includes customer awareness, program administration, equipment maintenance, inspection and testing procedures, and pass/fail reports. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of the loaded and non-loaded modes of emissions testing. Lab activities focus on vehicle identification, visual and functional inspections and calibration of testing equipment, and performing complete smog check inspections of vehicles. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a certificate of completion from Río Hondo College's Automotive Technology Department. Students with permission from the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) may re-enroll only one time for certification or licensure standards.

Prerequisite: AUTO 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; AUTO 106; AUTO 120
Transfers to: CSU

This course will provide students with the fundamentals of Automotive On-Board Diagnostics, Generations One and Two (OBD-I and OBD-II). Students will discuss the history, regulations, vocabulary, and diagnostic strategies of OBD-I and OBD-II equipped vehicles. Topics of discussion include Safety, Service Information Systems, Electrical Circuits, Symbols & Circuit Diagrams, and other Fuel & Ignition-related subjects. This course requires the student to have a solid background regarding the technical knowledge of basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Ignition Systems. This course is designed for all automotive majors with a background in advanced emission repair.