162 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, ATEC Program Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform technician functions as they relate to Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS). 2. Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform technician functions as they relate to New Vehicle Technologies. 3. Prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry. Required Core ATEC 6A (same as APAU 9725) Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals 4 ATEC 6B (same as APAU 9748) Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 3 ATEC 92 Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems 3 ATEC 93 New Vehicle Technologies 3 ATEC 94 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (4.50) Total 17.5 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ATEC)COURSES 1 Automotive Engines (See also APAU 9747) 4 Units Automotive engine fundamentals including; configurations and designs, operation, diagnostic tests; disassembly, inspection, thread repair, broken bolt removal, precision measurement, assembly, timing chains and belts, valve adjustments, cooling systems, introduction to engine machining, proper use of shop related tools and equipment, and safety practices. Lecture: 45 hours Laboratory: 99 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724) or equivalent (May be taken concurrently) 2 Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (See also APAU 9733 ) 3 Units Automotive Automatic Transmission fundamentals including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of automatic transmission/transaxle assemblies, torque converters, friction materials, hydraulics, gear trains, manual and electronic controls. Lecture: 27 hours Laboratory: 90 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) 3 Automotive Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (See also APAU 9732) 3 Units Automotive Manual Transmission fundamentals including: Theory, diagnosis, repair and adjustment of automotive manual transmissions/transaxles, driveshafts, half shafts, final drives, clutches, viscous couplings, and transfer cases. Two, four and all-wheel drive assemblies, theory, service and repair. Lecture: 27 hours Laboratory: 90 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724). 4 Automotive Suspension and Steering (See also APAU 9724) 3 Units Automotive Suspension and Steering fundamentals including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of modern automotive steering, suspension, supplemental restraint, tire pressure monitoring, and alignment systems, theory of operation, common automotive steering and suspension systems, wheel alignment principles, methods of diagnosis, adjustment and repair, suspension service equipment. Lecture: 27 hours Laboratory: 90 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724). 5 Automotive Braking Systems (See also APAU 9724) 3 Units Automotive Braking Systems including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of modern automotive brakes and anti-lock braking systems, traction control, and dynamic stability control systems, theory of operation, the study of basic laws of hydraulics, brake service equipment. Lecture: 27 hours Laboratory: 90 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) 6A Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (See also APAU 9725 ) 4 Units Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals including: Ohm’s Law, basic electrical circuits, components, battery, starting, charging, and basic wiring systems, electrical components and the use of basic wiring diagrams for trouble shooting systems, repair of wiring circuits and correct use of diagnostic equipment. Lecture: 45 hours Laboratory: 99 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) 6B Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (See also APAU 9748 ) 3 Units Automotive body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, OEM audio, navigation, and communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, computer controlled charging systems. Lecture: 27 hours Laboratory: 90 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 6A (same as APAU 9725) or equivalent 7 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (See also APAU 9729 ) 2.5 Units Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning including: Diagnosis, testing, adjustment, and repair of air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, heat and energy, air flow, refrigerant recycling, equipment and controls. Lecture: 27 hours Laboratory: 72 hours Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724).
