The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in transmission repair. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience in removing, rebuilding, and adjusting manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, clutches, drivelines, universal joints, constant-velocity (CV) joints, and differentials. The use of precision equipment and specialty tools is emphasized. Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examinations for Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2) and Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3). ASE Student Certifications are administered within the program courses.

This program has lab fees, uniform, and DMV requirements. This curriculum is National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved and renewed in 2016.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate the proper setup and operation of transmission diagnostic and service tools used in the automotive industry.

- Apply automatic and manual transmission theories of operation to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during service and repairs of automatic and manual transmissions/transaxles and drive trains.

- Apply hands-on skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks for automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive trains.

The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment as a diagnostician or for various manufacturer training courses. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing automotive engine driveability problems. Fuel injection, ignition and emission systems testing and applicable laws will also be covered. The use of precision equipment including lab scopes, engine and emission analyzers, and other specialty tools is emphasized. Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams for Engine Performance (A8) Professional Examinations. ASE Student Certification Examinations are administered in these courses.

This program has lab fees, uniform and DMV requirements. This curriculum is National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved and renewed in 2016.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of engine diagnostic tools used in the automotive industry.

- Apply fuel, ignition, and emission system theories of operation to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during engine performance repairs.

- Apply testing procedures related to NATEF standards to diagnose vehicle drivability issues.

The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment as a diagnostician or for various manufacturer training courses. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing automotive engine driveability problems. Fuel injection, ignition and emission systems testing and applicable laws will also be covered. The use of precision equipment including lab scopes, engine and emission analyzers, and other specialty tools is emphasized. Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams for Engine Performance (A8) Professional Examinations. ASE Student Certification Examinations are administered in these courses.

This program has lab fees, uniform and DMV requirements. This curriculum is National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved and renewed in 2016.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of engine diagnostic tools used in the automotive industry.

- Apply fuel, ignition, and emission system theories of operation to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during engine performance repairs.

- Apply testing procedures related to NATEF standards to diagnose vehicle drivability issues.

The curriculum provides students with a strong foundation for the completion of other Automotive Technology certificates, including Electrical/Electronic Systems and All Automotive Systems. Automotive professionals who wish to update and/or upgrade their knowledge and skill set in automotive electrical/electronic systems will benefit from the completion of this certificate. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience in proper diagnostic and service techniques used in automotive electrical/electronic systems. The use of precision measuring equipment and specialty tools are emphasized. Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam for electrical/electronic systems (A6). ASE Students Examinations are administered within program courses.

This program has lab fees, uniform, and DMV requirements. This curriculum is National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved and renewed in 2016.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Apply electrical/electronic systems theories of operation to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during electrical/electronic automotive service and repair.

- Demonstrate the safe setup and operation of diagnostic, hand, and special service tools utilized by the electrical/electronic automotive repair industry.

- Develop diverse skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) electrical/electronic systems performance tasks.

- Develop an electrical/electronic systems technician skill set, including basic customer service and writing skills to follow the legal aspects outlined by the California Bureau of Automotive Repay standards.

The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in automotive areas such as an apprentice mechanic, assistant technician, mechanic’s helper, predelivery technician, installer, service technician, service attendant, or smog technician trainee. Students in the Automotive Technology program gain valuable hands-on experience in the diagnosis and repair of vehicles while using the National Education Technicians Foundation (NATEF) task list as a guide. Instruction includes automotive engines, transmissions, and drive lines (RWD & FWD) for both automatic and manual systems, suspension systems, braking systems (including ABS), air conditioning systems, and engine performance including most state and federally mandated requirements. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students receive credit for one year of work experience when applying for certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This Certificate prepares students for the ASE 1-8 Professional Exams. ASE Student Examinations are administered within program courses.

This program has lab fees, uniform, and DMV requirements. This curriculum is National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved and renewed in 2016.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Apply theories of automotive system fundamentals operation to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during automotive service and repair.

- Demonstrate the safe set-up and operation of diagnostic, hand, special service, and machine tools utilized by the standard automotive repair industry.

- Develop diverse skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks.

- Demonstrate technical and diagnostic skills while following the proper documentation process as required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in automotive areas such as an apprentice mechanic, assistant technician, mechanic’s helper, predelivery technician, installer, service technician, service attendant, or smog technician trainee. Students in the Automotive Technology program gain valuable hands-on experience in the diagnosis and repair of vehicles while using the National Education Technicians Foundation (NATEF) task list as a guide. Instruction includes automotive engines, transmissions, and drive lines (RWD & FWD) for both automatic and manual systems, suspension systems, braking systems (including ABS), air conditioning systems, and engine performance including most state and federally mandated requirements. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students receive credit for one year of work experience when applying for certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This Certificate prepares students for the ASE 1-8 Professional Exams. ASE Student Examinations are administered within program courses.

This program has lab fees, uniform, and DMV requirements. This curriculum is National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) approved and renewed in 2016.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Apply theories of automotive system fundamentals operation to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during automotive service and repair.

- Demonstrate the safe set-up and operation of diagnostic, hand, special service, and machine tools utilized by the standard automotive repair industry.

- Develop diverse skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks.

- Demonstrate technical and diagnostic skills while following the proper documentation process as required by the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer focuses on disease and injury prevention strategies for community and individual wellness. The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the CSU within the health science field major and the completion of a baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semesters or 90 quarter units.

Additionally, the Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer focuses on providing job-related and introduction to the various career pathways within this field. The public health field includes disciplines such as patient health navigator, health education outreach, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, environmental health, behavioral health, and occupational health. Skill competencies include knowledge of public health models, health risk assessments, health screenings, health promotion programming, and surveillance of disease outbreaks in a community. Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements - 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units. - the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. - a minimum of 18 semesters or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district. - obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. - earn a grade of C or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, and apply the multi-dimensional approach of public health sciences.

- Identify proactive factors for disease prevention and risk factors for disease and disability.

- Demonstrate and apply behavior-changing techniques to maximize health and wellness.

- Demonstrate the concepts of research, program planning, and evaluation strategies.

The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree (AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics) prepares students for success in a baccalaureate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with the lower-division coursework required to transfer into the CSU system. Students learn about chemicals and nutrients in food and their effects on the human body and the world. The study of nutritional science contributes to preparing students for careers as nutritionists, registered dietitians (RD), food scientists, or other dietetics professionals. The study of Nutrition provides a broad foundation in practical and personally applicable exposure to a variety of scientific areas of nutrition such as chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and biology. Popular topics include microbial pathogens, environmental contaminants, nutrigenomics, macronutrient balance, energy metabolism, obesity, global issues, biochemistry of exercise, and micronutrient and phytochemical utilization. Students in the program learn how the scientific method and process contribute to nutritional requirements and how nutrients function from cellular to a more practical level and then apply this knowledge to their own health. The program also helps students understand the role of nutrition in disease prevention throughout the lifecycle and as an impact on society as a whole.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.

- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

- a minimum of 18 semesters or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

- earn a grade of C or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Program Outcomes

- Outline the scientific method as it is used in developing hypotheses and theories, then apply the scientific method-based research, such as in peer-reviewed intervention, epidemiological, lab, and case studies, to the critical evaluation of nutrition-related literature and media, thus differentiating between proven scientific-based research and myth.

- List and describe the basic chemical structures of the six classes of nutrients and the substances therein; their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease.

- Outline the process by which the human body ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes, and excretes food substances.

- Evaluate food customs of a specific culture and incorporate sources based on reliability and credibility; Assess the stigmatization, prejudice, and/or discrimination experienced by individuals or groups who choose to adhere to non-Western and/or non-dominant food practices and recommend strategies to facilitate their acceptance.

Kinesiology is the study of movement as it relates to physical activity, health, disease prevention, exercise, and sport. Kinesiology Majors are grounded in an interdisciplinary body of knowledge that encompasses the biological, psychological, physical, and social sciences. They use this knowledge to understand how the human body responds to movement, exercise, exercise training, and overall fitness. Kinesiology majors can find employment in health care, coaching, sports officiating, and athletic training. Public schools also recruit kinesiologists for their physical education departments or programs. Lastly, a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology can also lead to advanced degrees in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Medical School.

Students must complete a minimum of 21 units.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Kinesiology for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis. (Students completing this degree are not required to fulfill additional PCC graduation requirements)

Pasadena City College may certify a maximum of 39 units as having fulfilled the CSU lower-division general education requirements.

Program Outcomes

- Identify and apply basic physiological principles of human movement in exercise and sports settings.

- Identify and apply fundamental techniques to improve individual kinesthetic sport-specific skills.

The area of emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness provides for a student with an understanding of kinesiology, health promotion, and the mechanics of human bodily movement. The word kinesiology comes from the Greek, kinesis, which means to move. Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement. The discipline of Kinesiology is dedicated to the study of human movement as it relates to sport, dance, and exercise. This area of emphasis is intended to align student course work with preparation for transfer to universities in such bachelor's degree majors as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, and other similar fields of study. Kinesiology and Wellness are designed for the student preparing, in the long run, to become a physical education teacher, study a health-related profession, or pursue a career in other related fields that typically require a bachelor’s degree.

Please Note: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific transfer institutions.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate competence in human anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and biomechanical movement.

- Understand the behavioral, historical and sociological aspects of human movement.

- Comprehend theoretical approaches and major concepts of health and nutrition.

- Have knowledge and apply the fundamentals, rules and regulations of a variety of sports.