AUTO 50A
Introduction to Automotive Principles

Course Description

A selective study of the automobile's engine systems. Knowledge and skills that are necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of today's engine systems. This course may be used to fulfill the prerequisite to the Automotive Technology Program.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
00194 AUTO 50A 01 ·T·R··· 10:30 AM-12:20 PM Bill Wishart E12A

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
Recommended: Take both 50A and 50B in the same term. Fully ON-Campus. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as listed in the course listings.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles © 2020
ISBN: 9781337794039		 Textbook Required $174.00 $130.50 $130.50 $73.08
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles
ISBN: 9798214337968		 E-Book Required $102.99
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles
ISBN: 9798214337968		 E-Book
(180 days)		 Required $58.99
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Edition)
Gilles
ISBN: 9798214337968		 E-Book
(365 days)		 Required $80.99

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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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 D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra
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