7/3/2025 9:15:57 AM	AGMEC 89 Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  AGMEC 89	Title:  HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL
Full Title:  Heavy Duty Equipment Electrical Systems
Last Reviewed:4/20/2009

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.25		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	39.38
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	2.25		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	39.38
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.50			Contact Total	78.75
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  78.75

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:  DET 89
Formerly:  AG 89

Catalog Description:

Principles of operation of electrical and electronic components and systems as related to heavy agricultural and industrial machinery and vehicles. Practical experiences in analyzing, measuring, and troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuitry. Diagnosis and repair of starting, charging systems and chassis electrical systems. Introduction to electronic control systems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DET 80 AND Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Principles of operation of electrical and electronic components and systems as related to heavy agricultural and industrial machinery and vehicles. Practical experiences in analyzing, measuring, and troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuitry. Diagnosis and repair of starting, charging and chassis electrical systems.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DET 80 AND Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
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:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2002	Inactive:	Fall 2015
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the fundamentals of alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), series and parallel circuits.

2. Read and interpret schematic diagrams.

3. Evaluate electrical circuits from schematic diagrams.

4. Properly use diagnostic tools related to the analysis and repair of heavy machinery and vehicle electrical systems.

5. Identify, locate, and analyze electronic components and microprocessors as they are used in heavy equipment.

6. Distinguish between open circuits, short circuits and shorts to ground in electrical circuit systems

7. Test, diagnose, and assess electrical and electronic circuits and components related to diesel equipment.

8. Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.

Topics and Scope

1. Review:

   a. laws and theory

   b. diagnostic tools (VOM)

   c. direct current

   d. alternating current

2. Symbols and Diagrams:

   a. approved electrical symbols

   b. use, development, and alteration of schematic diagrams

3. Series and Parallel Circuits:

   a.series circuits use

   b. parallel circuits use

   c. series-parallel circuit use

4. Repair of Components:

   a. starters

   b. alternators/generators

   c. lighting circuits

   d. switches and relays

   e. harnesses and ECM's

5. Electronic Components and Microprocessors:

   a. sensors/monitors

   b. controllers

   c. heavy vehicle applications

   d. industrial applications

   e. agricultural applications

6. Testing, Diagnosis, and Repair:

   a. using test equipment

   b. diagnostic procedures and manuals

   c. repair of electronic circuitry

7. Safety

   a. personal

   b. shop

   c. environmental

Assignments:

1.   Reading - 25 pages a week

2.   Complete lab reports

3.   Structured lab exercises

     a.  Review and practice electrical theory exercises

     b.  Use diagnostic tools to test systems

     c.  Identify and use symbols in an electrical circuit

     d.  Draw schematics with series and parallel circuits

     e.  Locate faults in electrical circuits

     f.   Repair components in a system

     g.  Locate and test electronic components

     h.  Follow diagnostic procedures dictated by manufacturers

     i.   Disassemble, inspect and reassemble electric components.

4.   Homework problems

5.   2-5 written exams

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 - 0%
None
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 10 - 25%
Homework problems, Lab reports
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 60%
Structured lab exercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 60%
Multiple choice, Short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Heavy Duty Truck Systems, 4th edition. Sean Bennett, Ian Andrew Norman, Thompson Delmar

Learning: 2006

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