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Dec 03, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics Systems14 credits This course focuses on the understanding and repair of automotive electrical, electronic systems utilizing industry standards and techniques.
Prerequisites: ABED 40 (or placement into MATH 87 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)
Corequisites: AUTO 124
Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems
- List battery rating systems, configurations and safety
- Replace, service, test and charge batteries
- Diagnose, repair, replace common types of electrical circuit components
- Use Multimeters and other types of testing equipment to test electrical circuits, components, batteries, starting systems and charging systems
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace starting systems
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace charging systems
- Diagnose and analyze electrical parasitic drain
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace lighting systems
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace horn/wiper systems
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace gauges/warning devices/driver information systems
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace accessory systems
- Diagnose, test and repair/replace door trim/power lock and window systems
- Safely disarm and enable Supplemental Restraint System
- Safely remove and properly replace Supplemental Restraint System components
- Use oscilloscopes to diagnose engine, electrical/electronic problems
- List the construction and describe the operation of sensors and actuators, their relationship to modes and strategies
- Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
Program Outcomes This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared for employment in automotive dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops
- be prepared to succeed on the ASE Certification exam
- operate precision automotive diagnostic and repair equipment
- interpret repair manuals and computer-based programs dealing with specifications and repair procedures
- demonstrate good public relations with customers and colleagues
- skillfully use tools and equipment
Total Hours: 220 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 60 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 160
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