Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels
Associate of Science Automotive Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The automotive technology program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety practices, automotive service, testing, troubleshooting, brakes, suspension, wheel alignment, engine tune-up, electrical systems, fuel systems (carburetion and fuel injection), emission systems, transmissions, drive trains, engine repair, engine rebuilding, or air conditioning. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. A student completing degree or certificate requirements may expect to enter industry as a technician in automotive service, repair, tune-up, smog certification, or automotive air conditioning.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/automotive-technology.php.
18 units from the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 1 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 |
| ATEC 22B | Electrical, Electronics and Computer Controlled Systems | 8 |
| orATEC 25 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| ATEC 26 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis | 4 |
| ATEC 51 | Introduction to Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 2 |
| ATEC 52 | Introduction to Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicle Technology | 3 |
| ATEC 53 | Hybrid, Fuel-Cell and Electric Vehicle Diagnosis & Repair | 3 |
9-12 units from the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 21 | Introduction to Engine Performance | 2.5 |
| ATEC 22A | Introduction to Engine Performance, Electrical and Fuel Systems | 8 |
| orATEC 23 | Engine Performance | 4 |
| ATEC 24 | Advanced Engine Performance | 4 |
| ATEC 34 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
| ATEC 35 | Manual Transmission, Drive Train and Drive Axles | 4 |
| ATEC 81 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
Total Major Units: 27-30
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units