AUTO 157 - Automotive Specialized Electronics Training

    Recent Professors
    SGriffith@riohondo.edu, mdighera@riohondo.edu, stomory@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    AUTO 106
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of AUTO 157
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an overview of the principles of automotive electronics. Topics covered include electrical theory, fundamentals of circuit construction, computers, semiconductors, microprocessors, integrated circuits (IC), types of output signals, wire repair techniques, meter usage and strategy based diagnostics. A demonstration General Motors circuit board will be used to illustrate circuit board function. This course is designed for entry level technicians or students who need an understanding of the basics of automotive electronics.
    Usually Held
    Wed 8:00am–12:15pm, Thu 6:00pm–10:15pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:05pm