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Automotive Technology CC |
ATEC 1 | Automotive Engines | 4.00 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. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 2 | Automatic Transmiss/Transaxles | 3.00 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, driveshaft and axle operation service and repair. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 3 | Manual Transmissions/Transaxle | 3.00 Units | ||
Automotive Manual Transmission fundamentals including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair and adjustment of automotive manual drive train and axle assemblies, final drives, clutches, viscous couplings, and transfer cases. Two, four and all wheel drive assemblies, service and repair. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent. (may be taken concurrently) | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 4 | Auto Suspension & Steering | 3.00 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. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 5 | Automotive Braking Systems | 3.00 Units | ||
Automotive brake system including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of modern automotive brakes, including anti-lock braking systems, traction control, and dynamic stability control systems, theory of operation, the study of basic laws of hydraulics, brake service equipment. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 6A | Elect & Electronics Fundamntal | 4.00 Units | ||
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals including: Ohm's Law, basic electrical circuits, components, battery, starting, changing, 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. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 6B | Elect & Electronics Systems | 3.00 Units | ||
Automotive body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, OEM audio, navigation, and communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, computer controlled charging systems. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 6A or equivalent. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 7 | Heating & Air Condition Systms | 2.50 Units | ||
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning including: Diagnosis, testing, adjustment, and repair of air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, heat and energy, psychometrics, air flow, refrigerant recycling, equipment and controls. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 8 | Air & Fuel Delivery Systems | 4.00 Units | ||
Automotive Air and Fuel Delivery including: Introduction to the principles of automotive fuel induction systems, including the inspection, diagnosis, and evaluation of fuel storage, fuel pump, carburetion, intake and exhaust systems, engine operation principles, computerized engine controls, and fuel injection systems. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 6A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 10 | Advanced Engine Performance | 3.00 Units | ||
Automotive Engine Management Systems including: Ignition systems, combustion process, emission control devices, diagnostic practices for drivability, emissions, on board diagnostic systems, vehicle systems integration, and new engine technology. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 8 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 50 | Intro Automotive Tech | 3.00 Units | ||
Automotive industry fundamentals including careers; safety; fasteners, hand tool identification and usage; vehicle systems, electrical fundamentals; service information access and use; automotive chemical and fluid applications; hazardous waste handling; general shop equipment usage and vehicle servicing. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 75 | Automotive Service Consultant | 3.00 Units | ||
Automotive Service Consultant fundamentals including: Communications, customer service, legal documents, business interactions, billing, parts and labor guides, shop management applications, shop operations, sales, vehicle identification and systems operations. Course content is aligned with tasks identified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Prerequisite: ATEC 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 90 | Hybrid Vehicle Operat & Svcg | 2.00 Units | ||
Study of hybrid vehicle architecture, operation, and servicing. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) Strongly Recommended: ATEC 6A and, ATEC 8 and, ATEC 2 and, ATEC 5 and ATEC 10 or equivalent. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 91 | Hybrid Diagnosis/Alt Fuel Tech | 2.00 Units | ||
Introduces students to hybrid vehicle diagnosis and repairs. Students will also learn about alternative fuel vehicles available today. Students will acquire knowledge and experience on hybrid vehicle systems focusing on diagnosis, repair, safety, and the application and operation of alternate fuels used on today's vehicles. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 9901 or Automotive Technology 90 (completed with a grade of C or higher). | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 92 | Adv Drivers Assist Systems | 3.00 Units | ||
This course introduces students to the Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS) utilized in vehicles. This technology is also the foundation for autonomous vehicles. This course will cover the various Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS), exploring system operation, diagnosis, service, repairs, and calibration. Prerequisite: ATEC 4 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent. and ATEC 6A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent. and ATEC 6B (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 251 | Engine Repair ASE Prep (A1) | .00 Units | ||
The ASE Engine Repair Certification Prep (A1) will provide automotive students and existing industry technicians with an opportunity to prepare for industry standardized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the most common automotive related subject areas. Automotive students are encouraged to enroll in the applicable ASE prep-course in conjunction with their current ATEC courses. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 256 | Automotive Elec ASE Prep (A6) | .00 Units | ||
The ASE Automotive Electrical Certification Prep course (A6) will provide automotive students and existing industry technicians with an opportunity to prepare for industry standardized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the most common automotive related subject areas. Automotive students are encouraged to enroll in the applicable ASE prep-course in conjunction with their current ATEC courses. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 257 | Heating & AC ASE Prep (A7) | .00 Units | ||
The ASE Heating and Air Conditioning Certification Prep course (A7) will provide automotive students and existing industry technicians with an opportunity to prepare for industry standardized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the most common automotive related subject areas. Automotive students are encouraged to enroll in the applicable ASE prep-course in conjunction with their current ATEC courses. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
ATEC 258 | Air/Fuel Del Sys ASE Prep (A8) | .00 Units | ||
The ASE Air and Fuel Delivery Systems Certification Prep course (A8) will provide automotive students and existing industry technicians with an opportunity to prepare for industry standardized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the most common automotive related subject areas. Automotive students are encouraged to enroll in the applicable ASE prep-course in conjunction with their current ATEC courses. | ||||
College: Chabot College | ||||
Division: Applied Technology Business | ||||
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