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Automotive Smog Technician

Associate in Science

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The Associate of Science in Automotive Smog Technician degree will provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

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Required Core: (46.5 units) Units
Course Units
AUTO INTR (Automotive Service and Introduction) 4
AUTO A1 (Engine Repair) 4
AUTO A2 (Automatic Transmission/Transaxle) 4
AUTO A3 (Manual Drive Train and Axles) 4
AUTO A4 (Suspension and Steering) 4
AUTO A5 (Brakes) 4
AUTO A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems) 5
AUTO A8 (Engine Performance) 5
AUTO LABA (Automotive Lab) 2
AUTO L1L2 (Smog Level One and Level Two) 5.5
AUTO SDR (Specified Diagnostic and Repair) 5
Program-Based GEᅀ: Select One (3 Units)
Course Units
CMST 1 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking) 3
CMST 10 (Interpersonal Communication) 3

 

Units
Units Category Units
Total Units in the Major 46.5
Units
Units Category Units
General Education Pattern Total Units Required
AA 65.5
CSU GE-B 85.5
IGETC (CSU) 83.5

 ᅀRequired if a student uses the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree


The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.