Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology Associate of Science Degree | Academic Catalog
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2025-2026 Edition
This degree is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of alternative fuel and electric vehicle technology as it applies to the automotive industry. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in alternative fuel/hybrid/electric vehicle maintenance, service and repair, including alternative fuel and electric power technology.
Course List
Code
Title
Units
Required Courses:
AUTO 010
Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
AUTO 011
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle
AUTO 011L
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle - Laboratory
AUTO 064
Auto/Truck Electrical Systems
or
HMDT 064
Auto/Truck Electrical Systems
AUTO 065
Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems
AUTO 050
Automotive Brakes
AUTO 050L
Automotive Brakes - Laboratory
AUTO 052
Automotive Suspension and Steering
AUTO 052L
Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory
Total Units
24
Course List
Code
Title
Units
Recommended Courses:
ELECTR 110
Direct Current Circuit Analysis
ELECTR 111
Direct Current Circuit Laboratory
ELECTR 115
Alternating Current Circuit Analysis
ELECTR 116
Alternating Current Circuit Laboratory
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following General Education (GE) patterns:
SBVC General Education and Graduation Requirements
Cal-GETC - California General Education Transfer Curriculum
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
Diagnose and make minor repairs to 12 volt starting and charging systems using electrical schematics.
Demonstrate appropriate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work with high voltage and hydrogen fuel systems.
Evaluate system conditions by entering self-diagnostic mode of a given system, correctly interpret diagnostic trouble codes, and diagnose electronic control system faults using appropriate procedures and strategies.
Perform basic maintenance, diagnostic and repair related to electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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