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MMPE 123 Charging Systems

6 credits
Basic charging system concepts and hands-on applications include routine maintenance, diagnosis and repair of storage batteries, single-phase half-and full-wave, and three-phase permanent and three-phase magnet systems.

Prerequisites: MMPE 122 , or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Correctly spell and define all related terms
  • Demonstrate proper safe use of all required test equipment
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of electricity and magnetism
  • Describe and identify the four basic types of charging systems
  • Identify and test charging system components
  • Test and evaluate charging system output
  • Repair charging systems
  • Interpret the results of a charging system checklist