Technology-Based Automotive Systems

Effective: Fall 2021
Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
  2. Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
  3. Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu / admissions / degreeworks
Program Description

The Technology-Based Automotive Systems Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities on systems such as Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autonomous Vehicles, New Technologies, Computer Programming, Software Fundamentals, and Connected Vehicles.


What can I do with this major?

In the past ten years, the automotive industry has experienced a rapid growth in technology. These systems include vehicle safety, drivers assistance, and enhanced vehicle communications. As these new technologies leave the new car dealer service network, technicians in all areas will need to acquire the applicable knowledge and skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems.

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technicians, system specialists and supervisors. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov/ and search for "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics."


Learning and Career Pathway
  • Industrial Technology & Automotive

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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

This certificate program is for advanced students in the Automotive Technology program and requires completion of prerequisite courses. If you believe you have the skills equivalent to an advanced auto student, please see the instructor. 

Semester 1

8 units

ATEC 6A
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals

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.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 50
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ATEC 90
Hybrid Vehicle Operation and Servicing

2 units
Study of hybrid vehicle architecture, operation, and servicing.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 6A
    2. and
  2. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 8
    3. and
  3. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 2
    4. and
  4. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 5
    5. and
  5. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 10
  6. Prerequisite: ATEC 50
Terms Offered: Fall

ATEC 91
Hybrid Diagnosis and Alternate Fuels Technology

2 units
Hybrid vehicle diagnosis and repair processes, and alternate fuels application and operation.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 90
Terms Offered: Fall

ATEC 90 runs for the first 9 weeks and ATEC 91 runs for the second 9 weeks of the semester. 

Semester 2

3 units

ATEC 6B
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems

3 units
Automotive body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, OEM audio, navigation, and communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, computer controlled charging systems.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 6A
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

Semester 3

3 units

ATEC 92
Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems

3 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.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 4
    2. and
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 6A
    3. and
  3. Prerequisite: ATEC 6B
Terms Offered: Fall

Semester 4

3 units

ATEC 93
New Vehicle Technologies

3 units
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.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 92
Terms Offered: Spring
Total Units: 17 units
This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.