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| Changed Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
AUTO 56 | Title:
AUTO ELECTRIC SYS |
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| Full Title:
Automotive Electrical System |
| Last Reviewed:5/12/2008 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 4.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 4.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
11 - 8 Units Within 4 Semesters
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Fundamentals of automotive electrical and electronic systems including service and repair of starting, charging, and other chassis electrical systems. Introduction to computer controlled systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
H.S. Auto or Auto 350 (formerly AUTO 50) & AUTO 350L (formerly AUTO 50L).
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Fundamentals of automotive electrical and electronic systems including service and repair of starting, charging, and other chassis electrical components. Introduction to computer controlled systems.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:H.S. Auto or Auto 350 (formerly AUTO 50) & AUTO 350L (formerly AUTO 50L).
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:11 - 8 Units Within 4 Semesters
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1989 | Inactive: | Spring 2016 |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Students successfully completing this course should be able to explain the
operation of, perform diagnosis, and repair of automotive electrical
systems. The student should be able to pass the A.S.E. Auto Electrical
System Certification Exam, the B.A.R. Lamp Adjuster Exam, and enter the
automotive trade as an apprentice level technician specializing in
automotive electrical systems.
Topics and Scope
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A. Fundamentals of D.C., Automotive Circuits
1. Principles of:
a. voltage
b. amperage
c. resistance
d. solid state electronics
B. Battery Operation and Service
1. Capacity test
2. Three minute charge test
C. Starting System Operatin and Service
1. Motor Operation
2. System Operation
a. control circuits
b. motor circuits
3. System Testing
a. current draw test
b. isolated resistance checks
D. Charging System Operation and Service
1. Alternator Operation
2. Generator Operation
3. Regulator Circuits
4. System Testing
a. out put tests
b. full fielding
c. circuit checks
E. Accessory System Operation and Repair
1. Lighting and Signal Circuits
2. Windshiled Wiper and Washer Circuits
3. Instruments and Warning Light Circuits
4. Cruise Control Systems
5. Power Outside Mirrors
6. Power Seats
Assignments:
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Students will be required to keep a notebook of all class assignments and
class notes. In the laboratory, students will be evaluated on their
ability to follow industry approved diagnostic and repair procedures in a
reasonable amount of time based on flat rate timetables. Students will
complete work orders, diagnostic sheets, parts orders, and time sheets in
a neat and readable manner.
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. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 10% |
| Exams | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 40% |
| Componet identification | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
35 - 45% |
| Multiple choice | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 15% |
| Attendence | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and
Computer Systems, James D. Halderman, Prentice Hall, 2nd Ed 1997.
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