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Automotive

ATEC 070 Automotive Fundamentals 3.0 Units ATEC 131 Automotive Electrical Systems 4.0 Units
Course Advisory: SCC minimun English and Math standards. Prerequisite: ATEC 070 with a minimum grade of C
Transferable to CSU (may enroll concurrently).
Hours: 32-36 lecture, 48-54 lab. Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
This course serves as the prerequisite for all automotive Math standards.
technology certificate and/or degree applicable courses Hours: 32-36 lecture, 96-108 lab.
and provides the knowledge and skills needed to prepare Theory and principles of automotive electrical systems
students for entry into the automotive core curriculum. including basic electrical theory, Ohm’s Law, series and
The study of automotive industry fundamentals including parallel circuits, electrical symbols and schematics,
careers, safety, fasteners, hand tool identification and automotive batteries, charging systems, voltage regulation,
usage, vehicle systems, electrical fundamentals, service starting systems, lighting systems, and various accessory
information access and use, automotive chemical and systems. Laboratory will place emphasis on diagnosis
fluid applications, hazardous waste handling, general and testing techniques required to effectively determine
shop equipment usage, and vehicle servicing. The course the necessary action in an electrical system failure.
is designed in conjunction with Automotive Service Use of schematics, technical specifications, voltmeters,
Excellence (ASE) standards and subsequently will in part ohmmeters, ammeters, and circuit testers will be required.
prepare the student for the ASE Maintenance and Light The course is designed in conjunction with Automotive
Repair G1 Certification Examination. Service Excellence (ASE) standards and subsequently will in
part prepare the student for the ASE Electrical / Electronic
ATEC 130 4.0 Units A6 Certification Examination.
Automotive Suspension and Steering
Prerequisite: ATEC 070 with a minimum grade of C (may ATEC 132 Automotive Brake Systems 4.0 Units
enroll concurrently). Prerequisite: ATEC 070 with a minimum grade of C
Course Advisory: ATEC 131; SCC minimum English and (may enroll concurrently).
Math standards. Course Advisory: ATEC 131; SCC minimum English and
Hours: 32-36 lecture, 96-108 lab. Math standards.
The study of automotive suspension and steering Hours: 32-36 lecture, 96-108 lab.
fundamentals including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and The study of modern automotive braking systems.
adjustment of modern automotive steering, suspension, Hydraulic principles, coefficients of friction, and
supplemental restraint, tire pressure monitoring, and thermodynamics will be discussed. Diagnosis, repair,
alignment systems. Theory of operation, common overhaul, and adjustment procedures of drum, disc/drum,
automotive steering and suspension systems, wheel and four-wheel disc systems will be emphasized. Anti-lock
alignment principles, methods of diagnosis, adjustment Braking Systems (ABS) diagnostics, servicing, and repair
and repair, and the use of suspension service equipment procedures will also be covered. The course will cover
will be covered. The course is designed in conjunction common domestic and import passenger vehicles, and
with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and light trucks only. The course is designed in conjunction
subsequently will in part prepare the student for the ASE with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and
Suspension and Steering A4 Certification Examination. subsequently will prepare the student for the ASE Brakes
A5 Certification Examination.

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