MMPE 124 Ignition Systems

5 credits

Overview of ignition system concepts and applications includes routine maintenance, diagnosis and repair of energy transfer magneto, battery/coil, capacitor discharge and transistorized/digital ignition systems.

Prerequisites: MMPE 123, 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 ignition systems
Identify and test ignition system components
Diagnose and repair ignition systems