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