De Anza College
AUTO 50A
Introduction to Automotive Principles · 4 units
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- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
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.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCAUTO 50AIntroduction to Automotive PrinciplesWaitlist4 sections · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 00213 · 01Waitlist · 0
- CRN 00214 · 02Waitlist · 0
- CRN 00215 · 61Waitlist · 0
- CRN 26503 · 62Waitlist · 0
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
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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