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: Spring, Summer

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