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AUTO 115 Electrical Systems

15 credits
This course focuses on the understanding and repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems utilizing industry standards and techniques.

Prerequisites: AUTO 110  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • List battery rating systems, configurations and safety
  • Replace, service, test, and charge batteries
  • Diagnose, repair, and 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, charging systems, lighting systems, horn/wiper systems, gauges and warning devices, driver information systems, accessory systems, door trim/power lock, and window systems 
  • Diagnose and analyze electrical parasitic drain
  • List and describe the construction and operation of sensors and actuators and their relationship to modes and strategies
  • Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
  • Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety to work and life applications

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Critical Thinking, the ability to evaluate information, draw inferences, arrive at conclusions, and create solutions based on objective analysis of the evidence.

Total Hours: 250 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 200