Course Outline for Automotive Technology 293
New Vehicle Technologies

Effective: Fall 2022
SLO Rev: 02/26/2021
Catalog Description:

ATEC 293 - New Vehicle Technologies

108.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
This course will introduce students to new vehicle technologies; including enhanced vehicle connectivity, vehicle electronics, and programming. The course will cover the operation, application, and practical experiences with these systems, and vehicle diagnostics, including electrical and mechanical. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course is a noncredit course that is equivalent to the ATEC credit course of the same title. Both options cover the same content and students will be enrolled in the same class at the same time. If a student chooses to move from noncredit to credit courses, please meet with ATEC faculty to discuss assessing equivalency and credit by exam. This course is part of a Certificate of Completion. Available Certificates can be found in the Chabot College Catalog.
Prerequisite: ATEC 292 or ATEC 92.
0948.00 - Automotive Technology*
Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Lecture 27.00
Laboratory 81.00
Total 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. identify the various types of vehicle connectivity;
  2. describe the operation of the various lighting systems;
  3. obtain applicable information related to the operation, diagnosis, service and repair of applicable systems;
  4. demonstrate proper diagnostic processes related to vehicle electronics;
  5. perform system interrogation using the applicable equipment;
  6. describe what is a computer, programming, and encoding;
  7. demonstrate proper vehicle preparation for programming;
  8. perform mechanical systems diagnosis;
  9. perform electrical systems diagnosis.
Course Content:

Course Content (Lecture):

  1. Various types of vehicle connectivity
  2. Lighting systems
  3. Driver technologies
  4. Changes in vehicle electronics
  5. Hands- Free technologies
  6. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
  7. Emerging automotive technologies
  8. Computer programming
  9. Mechanical systems diagnosis
  10. Electrical systems diagnosis
  11. Hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel safety
  12. Hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel applicable systems awareness
  13. Soft Skills: Non-Technical Professional Skills

 

Course Content (Laboratory):

  1. Demonstrate proper shop safety and working practices, including tools and equipment, and hazardous waste handling
  2. Perform interrogation of applicable systems using appropriate equipment
  3. Demonstrate proper electrical system testing utilizing the applicable tools and equipment
  4. Demonstrate operation of applicable vehicle systems
  5. Computer programming
  6. Vehicle programming
  7. Mechanical and Electrical systems diagnosis
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Lecture/Discussion
  2. Demonstration
  3. Guest speakers
  4. Laboratory
  5. Field Trips
  6. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read provided materials on Arduino programming language.
  2. Complete the Arduino homework packet.
  3. Complete laboratory assignments using service information, lecture materials, and text.
  1. Class Participation
  2. Laboratory exercises
  3. Homework
  4. Quizzes
  5. Midterm Examination
  6. Final Examination
  7. Practical Examination
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate proper vehicle preparation for programming;
  2. demonstrate applicable electrical system testing;
  3. perform mechanical systems diagnosis.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Halderman, James (2020). Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Ser (6). Pearson.
  1. Industry related materials .
  • Safety Glasses
  • Shop/Safety clothing
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
This course will introduce students to new vehicle technologies; including enhanced vehicle connectivity, vehicle electronics, and programming. The course will cover the operation, application, and practical experiences with these systems, and vehicle diagnostics, including electrical and mechanical. This course is a noncredit course that is equivalent to the ATEC credit course of the same title. Both options cover the same content and students will be enrolled in the same class at the same time.
Prerequisite: ATEC 292 or ATEC 92.