AUTO 350A
Introduction to Automotive Principles
Course Description
A selective study of the automobile's engine systems. Knowledge and skills that are necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of today's engine systems. This course may be used to fulfill the prerequisite to the Automotive Technology Program.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36003 | AUTO 350A | 01 | ·T·R··· | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM | Bill Wishart | E12A |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
AUTO-350A-01: 1. This class mirrors the for-credit class of the same number (350A mirrors 50A), so the course description is the same. 2. Non-credit courses are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding of a wide range of topics. 3. Non-credit courses cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor any college transcriptable certificates. They can, however, be used to earn non-transcriptable vocational certificates. 4. This is a 12-week class, meeting fully ON-CAMPUS as noted in the course listing.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition) Gilles © 2020 ISBN: 9781337794039 | Textbook | Required | $174.00 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $73.08 |
| Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition) Gilles ISBN: 9798214337968 | E-Book | Required | $102.99 | |||
| Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition) Gilles ISBN: 9798214337968 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $58.99 | |||
| Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition) Gilles ISBN: 9798214337968 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $80.99 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
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Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail 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