Noncredit Classes

FREE Auto Tech Classes (Noncredit)

No Fees ~ No Placement Tests ~ No Prerequisites

• Free, noncredit courses do not require placement tests or have prerequisites
• An affordable way to increase your knowledge, gain skills and get a fast track to employment – without paying for tuition
• Miss out on the hands-on learning while on Zoom?  Noncredit classes are a way of "retaking" a class for free 

Noncredit classes do not count toward a degree or academic certificate. But you can earn a noncredit certificate of completion in Automotive Chassis Technology, General Service Technician and Smog Technician. Check the list of Degrees and Certificates for details and requirements, and see the list of free, noncredit daytime and evening courses below.

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Congratulations to De Anza's first cohort of students who earned noncredit certificates:

• Jane Becerra
• Michael Cooper
• Ramaseshan Iyengar
• Diane Koh
• Vivek Loganathan
• Joe Mara
• Bryan Park
• Reginaldo Santini Jr.

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• De Anza students talk about noncredit Auto Tech classes

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FREE Auto Tech Introductory Classes 

• AUTO 350A: Automotive Principles

  • Engine, lubrication and cooling theory; basic electrical
  • Offered fall, winter, spring, and summer

• AUTO 350B: Applied Automotive Principles

  •  Compression tests, vehicle inspections and oil changes
  • Offered fall, winter, spring, and summer

• AUTO 351A: Automotive Principles – Chassis

  • Tire, wheel, suspension, alignment and brake system theory
  • Offered winter and spring

   

• AUTO 351B: Applied Automotive Principles – Chassis

  • Mounting and balancing tires; front end inspections; brake repair
  • Offered winter and spring

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FREE Auto Tech Evening Classes

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SMOG Training: Level 1 and Level 2 

• AUTO 365P and 365W: Level 1 and 2 Smog Training

  Level 1 and 2 Smog Training

  • Required classes for all new licensed smog inspectors; mandated by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
  • For questions about smog classes, please contact Pete Vernazza at 408.864.8216 or vernazzapete@deanza.edu

Electrical Systems

• AUTO 360: Electrical Systems

  • Principles of electricity, electronics, cranking and charging systems; testing, diagnosis and repair
  • Offered fall, winter, and spring

Chassis

• AUTO 361A and 361B: Brake Systems and ABS

  • Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automotive brake systems, including ABS
  • Offered in fall

• AUTO 362A: Suspension, Steering, and Alignment

  • Suspension, steering, and alignment systems; maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Offered in winter

• AUTO 362B: Advanced Wheel Alignment & ADAS  

  • Performance alignments, chassis simulation, and ADAS Calibration
  • Offered in spring

Engine Performance

• AUTO 360A and 360B: Electrical Schematic Diagnosis & Automotive Electronics

  • Wiring diagrams, schematics; troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems
  • Offered in fall

• AUTO 360C: Automotive Ignition, Fuel and Emission Systems

  • Components, subsystems, and functions of ignition, fuel delivery, carburetor, and fuel injection systems.
  • Introduction to automotive emission controls. Basic diagnosis, service, and repair procedures 
  • Offered in winter

• AUTO 360D and 360E: Ignition and Scope Diagnosis, and Fuel Injection  

  • Use of electronic test equipment in ignition system diagnosis.  
  • Theory of operation and service of electronic fuel injection systems
  • Offered in spring

• AUTO 360F and 360G: No-Start Diagnosis and Advance Scan Tool Diagnosis  

  • Diagnosing no-starts in fuel, ignition, and electrical systems.
  • Advanced diagnosis using scan tools
  • Offered in fall 

• AUTO 360H and 360J: On-Board Diagnostics and Advanced Lab Scope

  • Advanced electronic diagnostic procedures using an automotive scan tool.  
  • Diagnosis of automotive electronic systems using a laboratory oscilloscope and a power graphing meter
  • Offered in winter

Engine Repair

• AUTO 364:  Machining and Engine Repair 

  • Repair and rebuilding of engine cylinder heads and block components, engine assembly and testing.
  • Includes theory, diagnosis, disassembly, cleaning, inspection and failure analysis
  • Offered in winter

• AUTO 364H:  High Performance Engine Preparation

  • Precision and performance engine preparation.
  • Includes selection and matching of engine and valve train components for maximum efficiency and output
  • Offered in spring

Powertrain

• AUTO 363: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

  • Hydraulic and mechanical system operation.
  • Power flow and component repair techniques

• AUTO 363D: Transmission Diagnostic and Repair  

  • Emphasis on development of diagnostic procedures and repair techniques

• AUTO 363A: Advanced Manual Drivetrain  

  • The design operation and repair of four wheel and all wheel drive components, as well as the theory and practical application of the diagnosis of noise and vibrations in the drive train based on frequency calculation and measurement 

Alternative Fuels

• AUTO 367A: Hybrid Electric Vehicles

  • Understanding the functions of automotive hybrid propulsion systems.
  • Operating characteristics of hybrid drive systems. Integration of high voltage power supplies and energy storage systems
  • Offered in spring

• AUTO 367B: Plug-In Electric Vehicle Technology

  • Understanding the functions of plug-in electric vehicles and hybrid extended-range electric vehicles.
  • Operating characteristics of high voltage onboard charging systems. charging stations, photovoltaic systems, and electrical grid charging
  • Offered in spring

• AUTO 367J: Introduction to Automotive and Light Truck Diesel Systems  

  • Introduction to diesel engine theory and diagnostic techniques for engine, fuel system, and emissions
  • Offered in winter

   

•   AUTO 367G: Gaseous Fuels

  • Gaseous fuels include propane, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and hydrogen. 
  • Introduction to these fuels and their theory and safety 

Advanced Automotive Technology

• AUTO 360K: Automotive Body Electrical

  • Theory of operation for body electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems.
  • Understanding the functions of automotive body electrical systems.
  • Utilization of special diagnostic equipment for body electrical systems and subsystems.
  • Appropriate repair protocol for applied body electrical systems. Symptom to system diagnosis
  • Offered in summer

• AUTO 366: Automotive Air Conditioning

  • Operation and service of automotive air conditioning refrigeration and electrical control systems.
  • Includes retrofitting.
  • Emphasis on diagnosis and repair of systems
  • Offered in summer, when AC is needed most

Additional Classes

• AUTO 353A: Automotive Mechanisms

  • The application of physical principles to the operation of mechanical and hydraulic systems, using an applied physics technique.

• AUTO 357A: Career Research and Employment in the Automotive Industry

  • Career research in the automotive industry: job search, applications, and resumes, employer-employee relationships, job interviews.

Noncredit Enrollment History