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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2021 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Automotive Chassis Specialist Associate of Science
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The Automotive Chassis Specialist Associate of Science degree program prepares students for a career as automotive technicians with drivetrain emphasis. Students completing the degree will be trained in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle chassis systems that consist of power train operation, air conditioning, tire service, brake system diagnostics, suspension and steering service on both import and domestic vehicles and light trucks. This program is ideal for the small-business owner, independent shop, or the dealership career-oriented technician.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills for employment in the automotive industry as a chassis technician.
- Apply industry-specific skills related to drivetrain operation, diagnostics and repair.
- Apply knowledge of all phases of power train system operation, diagnostics and repair.
- Demonstrate preparation for related Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams.
- Seek an entry level automotive technician career in the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of vehicle chassis systems that consist of power train operation, air conditioning, tire service, brake system diagnostics, suspension and steering service on both import and domestic vehicles and light trucks.
REQUIRED COURSES:
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
| AUTO 100 |
Automotive Fundamentals |
3 |
| AUTO 101 * |
Automotive Electrical Systems |
3 |
| AUTO 105 * |
Automotive Power Train |
3 |
| AUTO 106A * |
Automotive Suspension and Alignment |
3 |
| AUTO 106B * |
Automotive Brake Systems |
3 |
| AUTO 107 * |
Automatic Transmission |
3 |
| AUTO 108 * |
Automotive Air Conditioning |
3 |
| AUTO 201 * |
Advanced Automotive Electrical |
3 |
| AUTO 207 * |
Automotive Engineering Fundamentals |
3 |
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Select one course from Restricted Electives |
.5-5 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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27.5-32
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| Restricted Electives |
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| AUTO 109 * |
California B.A.R. Basic Area Clean Air Car Course |
5 |
| AUTO 205 * |
Advanced Smog Update Training |
0.5 |
| AUTO 220 * |
Alternative Propulsion Systems |
3 |
| AUTO 226 * |
Automotive Service Consultant |
2 |
| AUTO 227 * |
Automotive Service Management |
3 |
| AUTO 228 * |
Advanced Vehicle Performance |
1 |
| AUTO 229 * |
Diesel Technology |
3 |
| AUTO 231 * |
Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Technology |
3 |
| AUTO 232 * |
Diesel Systems Technology |
3 |
| AUTO 235 * |
Basic Automotive Tire Service (ATS) & TPMS Monitoring |
2 |
| CWE 180 † |
Co-Op-Ed-Auto |
1 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
†CWE 180 should be taken after completing at least 9 units of the Automotive Chassis Specialist Associate Degree program.
Associate of Science Degree
Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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