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| Automotive Electrical Systems | |||
| AUTO ELEC SYS | |||
| CLASS CODE: | AUTO 225 | CREDITS: 5 | |
| DIVISION: | PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic electricity, automotive electrical circuits, starting systems, charging systems, accessory circuits, problem diagnosis, repair, and adjustment. Students must also register for an Auto 225L lab. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Fall | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | Course objectives: 1. Lecture: Theory of electricity, voltage, amperage, resistance, wattage and electrical circuits. 2. Theory: To gain a knowledge of the major automotive electrical systems and their components. 3. Operation: To learn the operation of the electrical systems and their components. 4. Diagnosis: To learn proper and efficient procedures of diagnosis to lead to correct service or repair needed. 5. Equipment: To learn to use the equipment and how to interpret the data that the equipment will provide to aid in proper diagnosing. 6. Servicing: To teach proper repair/replacement for malfunctions that may be found during diagnosis. 7. Housekeeping: To gain good housekeeping habits by maintaining a clean and safe work area, keeping tools and equipment clean and in good working condition and return them to their proper storage place. 8. Safety: To teach proper techniques and procedures for safety of the student and others around. |
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| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | Have a basic understanding of electricity and magnetism. Gain an understanding of the various electrical circuits and units in the modern automobile, including a study of the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and/or systems. Work on various systems of units to deepen his/her learning of the operation and diagnosis. Have an opportunity for real life experiences to enhance their interest and learning effectiveness. Gain hands-on experience. |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | Concurrent enrollment is Auto 225L is required. | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | Automotive Major or consent of instructor. | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 1992 | ||