AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics Systems

14 credits

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

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission
Corequisites: AUTO 124

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
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