James Tallent

Classes I Teach

Winter 2025

CRN	Course	Sec.	Title
34732	AUTO 92B	55	Automotive Alignment
34748	AUTO 92C	55	Automotive Electronic Chassis Controls
34869	AUTO 93A	56	Automotive Final Drive Train
34749	AUTO 93B	56	Standard Transaxles

Fall 2024

CRN	Course	Sec.	Title
23611	AUTO 91A	55	Automotive Brakes
23879	AUTO 92A	55	Automotive Steering and Suspension

Recieve your certificate after only three classes!

The Evening Chassis Program offers the following degrees and certificates:

• Certificate of Achievement

  AUTO 61A	Automotive Brake Systems		4.5
  AUTO 61B	Electronically Controlled Brake Systems		4.5
  AUTO 62A	Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment		9
  	Total Units Required.....................................		18

                                           

                                   

• Certificated of Achievement Advance

  AUTO 53A	Automotive Mechanisms		4
  AUTO 60	Automotive Electrical Systems		9
  AUTO 60A	Electrical Schematic Diagnosis		4.5
  AUTO 60B	Automotive Electronics		4.5
  AUTO 61A	Automotive Brake Systems		4.5
  AUTO 61B	Electronically Controlled Brake Systems		4.5
  AUTO 62A	Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment		9
  AUTO 62B	Advanced Wheel Alignment		9
  	Total Units Required.....................................		49

                                                                                 

• Associate Degree of Science, Automotive Chassis Technology

  •  Complete the Cert. of Achievement-Advanced requirements                                  49

  •  General Education (32-43 units) Elective courses required when

    major units plus GE units total is Jess than 90

    Total Units Required..................................... 90

I have been an automotive technician since 1999. I worked at independent shops and Mercedes, Honda, and Acura Dealerships.  As a top grossing technician it's all about efficiency for me, whether I am doing electrical diagnostics or swapping pistons. In all my years of experience I am proud of proving that doing jobs the right way and taking care of customers equals efficiency and profitability.

The automotive industry is an essential service to our community. Friends and family rely on cars that are safe and operate properly for their daily needs. Costs to repair vehicles can be an economic hardship for many people. Being an efficient technician means more profits for us but also reduced cost to consumers.

My goals for the future are to promote expertise in automotive repair, strong work ethics, and passion for automotive technology, to the next generation of automotive technical professionals. 

My certificates and degrees:

• A.A. Degree in Business and CIS emphasis, De Anza College
• A.S. Degree in Advanced Engine Performance Technology, De Anza College
• Acura Certified Master Technician
• ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9
• ASE Advanced Level Specialist: L1 Advanced Engine Performance, L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electrical Vehicles
• California Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog Check Inspector and Repair Licenses

1) New to De Anza college? Been awhile? Visit our Automotive Technology homepage: Automotive Technology Department (deanza.edu)

2) It pays to go to school. Apply for financial aid here: How to Get Financial Aid (deanza.edu)

3) Check out the calender for dates and deadlines: Academic Calendar (deanza.edu)

4) New to automotive? Curious about cars? Enthusiast? Check out our introductory classes: Automotive Technology Department (deanza.edu) and our FREE CLASSES: Noncredit Classes (deanza.edu)

5) Questions? Contact our instructors: Automotive Technology Department (deanza.edu)