About Me

Biography

I have been in the automotive industry since 1989 specializing in Driveability, Emissions and body electrical diagnosis and repair. I began teaching part-time in 1995 and full-time in 1998.

CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
46076 AUTO 69Y 55 Smog Check Update
AUTO-69Y-55: This course is fully ON-CAMPUS, with regularly scheduled days and times as noted in the course listing. Course sequence contract is required for this course. Contact Auto Tech department.
M·W···· 12:30 PM-01:55 PM E12F
44853 AUTO 99E 01 Basic Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
AUTO-099E-01: This course is fully ON-CAMPUS, with regularly scheduled days and times as noted in the course listing. Course sequence contract is required for this course. Contact Auto Tech department
MTWRF·· 07:30 AM-08:50 AM E12F
44854 AUTO 99F 01 Intermediate Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
AUTO-099F-01: This course is fully ON-CAMPUS, with regularly scheduled days and times as noted in the course listing. Course sequence contract is required for this course. Contact Auto Tech department
MTWRF·· 07:00 AM-08:25 AM E12F
LAB MTWRF·· 09:00 AM-12:20 PM
CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
34422 AUTO 99C 55 Introduction to Engine Performance Systems
AUTO-099C-55: Fully ON-CAMPUS. Meets six weeks beginning January 9th. Be sure to register for first and second-six week courses prior to the start of the quarter. Course sequence contract is required for this course. Contact Auto Tech department
MTWRF·· 07:00 AM-08:20 AM E12F
34423 AUTO 99D 56 Intermediate Engine Performance Systems
AUTO-099D-56: This second-six week course is fully ON-CAMPUS, with regularly scheduled days and times as noted in the course listing. Course sequence contract is required for this course. Contact Auto Tech department.
MTWRF·· 07:00 AM-08:20 AM E12F
LAB MTWRF·· 09:00 AM-12:30 PM
23791 AUTO 99A 55 Automotive Electricity, Battery and Cranking Systems
AUTO-099A-55: Meets fully ON-Campus. This class meets on campus as noted in the class listing. Course sequence contract required prior to attendance.
MTWRF·· 07:30 AM-08:50 AM E12F
LAB MTWRF·· 09:00 AM-12:30 PM
23796 AUTO 99B 55 Automotive Charging, Ignition and Accessory Systems
AUTO-099B-55: Meets fully ON-Campus. This class meets on campus as noted in the class listing. Course sequence contract required prior to attendance.
MTWRF·· 07:30 AM-09:00 AM E12F
LAB MTWRF·· 09:00 AM-12:20 PM

Welcome to Auto 99, Electrical, Emissions and Engine Performance Program

Auto 99 is a one-year program that consists of six classes: Auto 99A through 99F.  Each class is 6 weeks in length with class meeting Monday-Friday from 7:30 am until 12:10pm which equates to about 800 hours.   

The classes are approximately 50% lab and 50% lecture. We use primarily GM, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles for the lab exercises. 

CA State Smog Exam

Since 2003, an average of 75% of all Auto 99 students have passed the CA State Smog Exam shortly after graduation in June. The following certifications are included in Auto 99 (pending test results) and are necessary to qualify to take the CA State Smog Exam: Engine and Emission Control (Level 1), Smog Check Inspection Training (Level 2), and the 2001 through 2013 Smog Update Classes. For questions about obtaining a CA Smog Check License, please contact Pete Vernazza.

For more information about the De Anza Auto Tech Program, visit the Auto Tech Dept. Website

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Faculty Info

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Pete Vernazza
FULL-TIME FACULTY

Automotive Technology

vernazzapete@deanza.edu

408.864.8216

E13C

Office Hours

Spring 2018

12:30pm to 1:30pm


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