AUTO 101 - Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair: Underhood Service

    Recent Professors
    eolson@riohondo.edu, jluna@riohondo.edu, FCarrillo@riohondo.edu, agold@riohondo.edu, SGriffith@riohondo.edu, MVelasquez@riohondo.edu, BBarnes@riohondo.edu, lesten@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of the engine and its subsystems of the 21st century automobile. Students learn basic automotive tool and equipment use and how to safely perform basic repair and maintenance operations. Students also have the opportunity to perform minor repair work on their own vehicles to complete required tasks. This course is required for the General Service Technician Certificate of Achievement. It is designed to be a companion course to AUTO 103 and AUTO 106, and is one of the three prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. Students are encouraged to complete all three courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in this subject.
    Usually Held
    Sat 8:00am–10:25am, Mon 6:00pm–8:25pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:25pm, Thu 8:00am–10:25am