ATEC 131 - Automotive Electrical Systems

    Recent Professors
    Ricky Marshall
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    ATEC 070 (may enroll concurrently)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ATEC 131
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Theory and principles of automotive electrical systems including basic electrical theory, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical symbols and schematics, automotive batteries, charging systems, voltage regulation, starting systems, lighting systems, and various accessory systems. Laboratory will place emphasis on diagnosis and testing techniques required to effectively determine the necessary action in an electrical system failure. Use of schematics, technical specifications, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and circuit testers will be required. The course is designed in conjunction with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and subsequently will in part prepare the student for the ASE Electrical / Electronic A6 Certification Examination.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–8:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–11:50am