AUTO 51A
Introduction to Automotive Principles - Chassis Systems


Course Description

A selective study of the automobile's chassis and drive line systems. Knowledge and skills necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of today's chassis and drive line systems. Can be used to fulfill the prerequisite to the Automotive Technology Program.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
00202 AUTO 51A 61 ··W···· 06:00 PM-09:50 PM Bill Wishart E12A

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
AUTO-051A-61: Recommended: Take both 51A and 51B in the same term. Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles © 2020
ISBN: 9781337794039
Textbook Required $168.00 $126.00 $126.00 $70.56
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles
ISBN: 9798214337968
E-Book Required $88.99
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles
ISBN: 9798214337968
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $50.99
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles
ISBN: 9798214337968
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $69.99

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra
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