SRJC Course Outlines

11/21/2024 3:19:49 AMATL 162 Course Outline as of Fall 2024

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ATL 162Title:  ELECTRICAL 2  
Full Title:  Mobile Electrical Systems 2
Last Reviewed:1/22/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled43.75
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled1.506 min.Lab Scheduled26.25
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  87.50Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Students will learn mobile equipment body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) audio, navigation, communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, vehicle security systems, and computer-controlled charging systems. This course prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6/T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems certification test. This course conforms with ASE Education Foundation instructional guidelines.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ATL 101 and ATL 161


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Students will learn mobile equipment body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) audio, navigation, communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, vehicle security systems, and computer-controlled charging systems. This course prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6/T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems certification test. This course conforms with ASE Education Foundation instructional guidelines.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ATL 101 and ATL 161
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Test the Controller Area Network (CAN) BUS system signal with a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO). Set up the DSO to capture the CAN hi (+) and CAN lo (-) signals
2. Test a computer-controlled charging system for proper operation using a DSO. Check and record the signal on a DSO from the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to the generator
3. Check a variable-speed blower control system for proper operation using a DSO. Check and record the Hertz signal from the control head to the blower module
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM), digital storage oscilloscope (DSO), test lights and fused jumper wires during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems
2. Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses, repair wiring harnesses and connectors, and perform wire and terminal repair of electrical wiring
3. Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern, and determine necessary action related to body electrical systems
4. Verify Bus system communications
5. Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation in lighting systems
6. Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs
7. Inspect and diagnose vehicle instrumentation
8. Inspect and diagnose Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle audio systems
9. Inspect and diagnose OEM vehicle navigation systems
10. Inspect and diagnose OEM vehicle communication systems
11. Diagnose, service and repair of supplemental restraint systems
12. Inspect and diagnose starter interlock systems
13. Inspect and diagnose computer-controlled charging systems
14. Inspect and diagnose OEM power window systems
15. Inspect and diagnose OEM locking systems

Topics and Scope
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Lecture-Related Topics and Scope:
I. Fundamentals of Body Electronics
II. Input, Processing, and Output
III. BUS Systems
IV. Lighting Systems
V. Instrumentation
VI. OEM Audio Systems
VII. OEM Navigation Systems
VIII. OEM Communication Systems
IX. Supplemental Restraint Systems
X. Starter Interlock Systems
XI. Computer Controlled Charging Systems
XII. Power Windows
XIII. Locking Systems
 
Lab-Related Topics and Scope:
I. Demonstrate Proper Shop Safety and Working Practices
    A. Tools
     B. Equipment
    C. Hazardous Waste Handling
II. Diagnosis and Repair of Body Electrical Systems
III. BUS System Testing
IV. Diagnosis and Repair of Vehicle Lighting Systems
V. Diagnosis and Repair of Vehicle Instrumentation Systems
VI. Diagnosis and Repair of Vehicle Audio, Navigation, and Communication Systems
VII. Diagnosis and Repair of Vehicle Supplemental Restraint Systems
VIII. Diagnosis and Repair of Starter Interlock Systems
IX. Diagnosis and Repair of Computer Controlled Charging Systems
X. Diagnosis and Repair of Power Window Systems
XI. Diagnosis and Repair of Locking Systems

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Weekly reading (30-70 pages)
2. Weekly quizzes
3. Midterm exam
4. Final exam
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Lab notebook
2. Weekly lab exercises and skill tests
3. Weekly lab reports

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 10%
Lab notebook
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
5 - 20%
Lab reports
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50%
Lab exercises and skills test
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
30 - 50%
Weekly quizzes; midterm exam; final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Automotive Electrical and Engine Performance. 8th ed. Halderman, James. Prentice Hall. 2020
Automotive Electricity and Electronics. Jones, David. CDX. 2018 (classic)
Advanced Automotive Electricity and Electronics. Klyde, Michael. CDX. 2018 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

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