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AUTI 243 - Electrical and Electronics III


PREREQUISITES: AUTI 112 - Electrical Systems II .
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This last in a series of three courses presents advanced theory and diagnosis of automotive electrical/electronic systems. It examines all major vehicle computer systems with an emphasis on network diagnosis, testing, and repair. This course uses lab scopes, scan tools, and graphing multimeters.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Explain and diagnose advanced automotive systems and networks.
  2. Utilize scan tools, lab scopes, and other electronic diagnostic equipment.
  3. Diagnose body computer systems.
  4. Diagnose advanced active and passive restraint systems.
  5. Diagnose audio systems.
  6. Diagnose theft deterrent systems.
  7. Identify communication bus systems utilizing waveforms.
  8. Diagnose and repair communication BUS faults.
  9. Diagnose LIN, CAN, AVC LAN, BEAN networks.
  10. Explain Bluetooth operation
  11. Explain vehicle navigation system operation


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Advanced electrical system operation and diagnosis
  • Bus system operation and diagnosis
  • Network system operation and diagnosis
  • Advanced lab scope operation

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)