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Green Vehicle Technology A.S. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
78

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
RE
AT 100
Technical Basics for the Automotive Professional
3
Req
AT 105
Mathematics for Automotive Technology
3
L2
Req
AT 180
Automotive Data Acquisition
3
Req
AT 181
Electrical Fundamentals and Multimeter Basics
3
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
AT 110
Automotive Brakes
3
RE
AT 130
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
3
Req
AT 311
Suspension and Steering Systems
3
RC
AT 314 1
Automotive Engine Repair
3
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B

1 AT 314 is not part of this degree but is a prerequisite to AT 333.

Second Year

Semester 3

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
AT 310
Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
3
Req
AT 330
Automotive Electrical Systems
3
RC
AT 333 2
California State Smog Check Inspector Training
6
AT 314

2 AT 333 is not part of this degree but is a prerequisite to AT 332.

Semester 4

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
AT 331
Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems
3
Req
AT 341
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles
3
Req
AT 343
Electric Vehicle Construction, Diagnosis and Repair
3
AT 100
Req
AT 345
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology, Service and Repair
3
AT 100



Third Year

Semester 5

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
AT 332
Engine Performance & Electronic Engine Controls
6
AT 331 and 333
Req
AT 347
Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Service and Repair
3
AT 100
RE
AT 298 3
Work Experience in Automotive Technology
2
L7B
Elec
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course 4
1
L7A

3 Only 1 unit of AT 298 is required in the major, but 2 units are required for GE area L7B.

4 Students in majors (like this one) with 45 units or more of required coursework are exempt from the Area L7 general education requirement. See a counselor if you wish to waive this requirement.

Semester 6

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6
Explanation of Categories
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Career path

Career Options:

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry with emphasis on alternative fuel and electric vehicle drive systems and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair.

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).

Other Notes:

  • An internship (AT 298) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 1 unit for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through AT 298. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area L7B. See the Work Experience website for more information.
  • At the end of semester 5 students qualify for the Green Vehicle Technology certificate, the Air Conditioning Service certificate, the Automotive Suspension and Steering certificate, and the Automotive Brakes certificate.

Published April 24, 2025

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