Course Sequence
The suggested course sequencing below is based upon a full-time student course load for automotive courses only. The Associate Degree will require additional courses to meet the 21 unit general education requirement.
We encourage you to consult with a Solano counselor or automotive program faculty member to create a complete education plan.
Automotive Technician A.S. Degree Major
NOTE: An Additional 21 Units of GE Courses Are Required for the A.S. Degree
| FIRST-YEAR – 1st SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals | 3 units |
| ATEC 130 – Automotive Suspension & Steering | 4 units |
| ATEC 131 – Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 units |
| FIRST-YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 132 – Automotive Brake Systems | 4 units |
| ATEC 133 – Automotive Engine Repair | 4 units |
| ATEC 134 – Automotive Transmission/Transaxles | 4 units |
| SECOND-YEAR – 1st SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 135 – Automotive Engine Performance | 4 units |
| ATEC 136 – Automotive Manual Drivetrain & Axles | 4 units |
| ATEC 137 – Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning | 4 units |
| SECOND-YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 138 – Automotive Electronics | 4 units |
| ATEC 139 – Advanced Engine Performance | 4 units |
| ATEC 140 – Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 2 units |
Certificates of Achievement
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSIONS & TRANSAXLES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 17 Units
You must take ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals and ATEC 131 – Automotive Electrical Systems your first semester, as they are both a prerequisite for ATEC 138 – Automotive Electronics.
| FIRST-YEAR – 1st SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals | 3 units |
| ATEC 131 – Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 units |
| ATEC 140 – Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 2 units |
| FIRST-YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 134 – Automotive Transmission/Transaxles | 4 units |
| ATEC 138 – Automotive Electronics | 4 units |
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL & BODY SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 17 Units
You must take ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals and ATEC 131 – Automotive Electrical Systems your first semester, as they are both a prerequisite for ATEC 138 – Automotive Electronics.
| FIRST-YEAR – 1st SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals | 3 units |
| ATEC 131 – Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 units |
| ATEC 140 – Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 2 units |
| FIRST-YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 137 – Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning | 4 units |
| ATEC 138 – Automotive Electronics | 4 units |
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & LIGHT REPAIR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 17 Units
You must take ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals your first semester as a prerequisite for all other ATEC courses.
| FIRST-YEAR – 1st SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 070 – Automotive Fundamentals | 3 units |
| ATEC 131 – Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 units |
| ATEC 140 – Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 2 units |
| FIRST-YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER | |
| ATEC 130 – Automotive Suspension & Steering | 4 units |
| ATEC 132 – Automotive Brake Systems | 4 units |