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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTI 111 - Electrical Systems I
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: AUTI 100 - Basic Automotive Service , or AUBR 100 - Introduction to Collision Service , or TRCK 100 - Diesel Preventative Maintenance , or AUTC 100 Introduction to Automotive, and AUTC 107 Engine Fundamentals.
PROGRAM: Automotive Service
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 64
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
This is the first of two courses that gives students an overview of the electrical operating systems of the modern automobile. Students will be introduced to the safety and operation of equipment and tools used in the electrical diagnosis and repair in the automotive electrical industry. Students will study the fundamentals of electricity and automotive electronics. In addition, this course will prepare students to take a nationally recognized certification exam.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate safe shop practices while working with electrical systems. (a, e, i)
- Describe the basic laws of electricity and circuit construction. (f)
- Identify Electrical symbols and components. (e, f)
- Calculate resistance, current, and voltage problems using Ohm’s Laws. (e, f)
- Perform voltage, current, and resistance measurements using the proper measurement devices. (b, c, d, e, f, h, i)
- Perform voltage drop testing on multiplex and non-multiplex circuits. (b, c, d, e, f, h, i)
- Perform basic battery testing and diagnosis. (b, c, d, e, f, h, i)
- Identify starting and charging system components and circuits. ( e, f)
- Diagnose starting and charging system faults. (b, c, d, e, f, h, i)
- Attain readiness to take the Snap On 504 Multimeter exam. (b, c)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Electricity theory basics
- Electrical circuit basics
- Ohm’s Law
- Circuit diagnostic basics
- Starting systems
- Charging systems
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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