Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course introduces students to the theory and operation of the internal combustion engine. Topics include cooling, lubrication, ignition, fuel systems, and emission control systems, as well as maintenance and servicing procedures. It also introduces students to hybrid technology and computerized systems, and prepares them for AUTO 141 Automotive Engine Performance and Driveability.