Prerequisite: Enrollment requires an AS Degree in Automotive Technology or similar field, and special approval from the program advisor; AUTO 440; AUTO 450
Advisory:ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, MATH 130 or MATH 130H, or MATH 160, PHY 120 (all with a grade of "C" or better)

The course provides an opportunity for the Automotive Technology student to expand their studies in the Bachelor of Science Degree beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contact the instructor to determine the scope of the assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students must possess a 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Students are required to take 4 units of Directed Study within a discipline to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Technology.