AUTO 99A
Automotive Electricity, Battery and Cranking Systems

Course Description

This course covers the fundamentals of automotive electricity, including electron theory, the fundamentals of circuit construction and interpretation, principles of magnetism as applied to electric motors, relays, and coils. It will focus on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and servicing of automotive battery and cranking systems, including system repair procedures. Students will develop skills in the use of test equipment, including the digital volt ohmmeter (DVOM) and electrical load testing tools, for the analysis and diagnosis of these types of electrical systems.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
23791 AUTO 99A 55 MTWRF·· 07:30 AM-08:50 AM Pete Vernazza E12F
MTWRF·· 09:00 AM-12:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-10-31.
Footnote:
AUTO-099A-55: Meets fully ON-Campus. This class meets on campus as noted in the class listing. Course sequence contract required prior to attendance.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
7 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 9
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

    • Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

    Limitations on Enrollment
    Approved Automotive Technology Course Sequence Contract required.
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