Automotive Technology
Associate in Science Automotive Technology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students completing the Chabot Automotive Technology Degree will have obtained theoretical and practical experiences in the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) subject areas: A1-A8, C1, L1, L3, and L4 (Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems - ADAS),. In addition to encompassing all aspects of modern vehicles, the degree includes general education courses that provide for a well-rounded professional who is prepared for current and future opportunities in transportation and mobility related industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- obtain employment in the automotive industry;
- demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles;
- display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision;
- demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 1 | Automotive Engines (Active) | 4 |
| ATEC 2 | Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 3 | Automotive Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 4 | Automotive Suspension and Steering (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 5 | Automotive Braking Systems (Active)** | 3 |
| ATEC 6A | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (Active)* | 4 |
| ATEC 6B | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (Active)* | 3 |
| ATEC 7 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (Historical)*** | 2.5 |
| ATEC 8 | Automotive Air and Fuel Delivery Systems (Historical)* | 4 |
| ATEC 10 | Automotive Advanced Engine Performance (Active)* | 3 |
| ATEC 50 | Introduction to Automotive Technology (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 75 | Automotive Service Consultant (Historical) | 3 |
| ATEC 92 | Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 94 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (Active) | 4.5 |
| Total | 68 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 01070
TOP Code: 094800 - Automotive Technology
CIP Code: 47.0604 - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician