Credit- Degree applicable | Effective Quarter: Fall 2020 | I. Catalog Information
| AUTO 53B | Automotive Electromechanical Systems | 2 Unit(s) |
| Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273; MATH 212 or equivalent. Lec Hrs: 18.00
Lab Hrs: 30.00
Out of Class Hrs: 36.00
Total Student Learning Hrs: 84.00 Principles of electricity, electronics, circuits, cranking and charging systems. Testing, diagnosis and repair of these systems. |
| Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO)
| | Demonstrate the ability to diagram and construct simple electromechanical circuits, calculating and measuring voltage, amperage, and resistance using Ohm's Law and a digital multimeter. |
| | Develop a testing sequence to diagnose open , shorted, and grounded electromechanical circuits. |
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II. Course Objectives A. | Practice electrical safety |
B. | Comprehend simple electrical circuits and ohm’s law. |
C. | Use analogical reasoning to solve series, parallel and series-parallel circuits |
D. | Operate circuit testers and digital meters |
E. | Evaluate wires, connectors and wiring schematics |
F. | Critique battery testing methods |
G. | Recognize starting and charging systems components |
H. | Appraise alternators and starters functionality |
I. | Assess lights, blower motor, horn and accessory circuits |
J. | Identify on-board diagnostic and computer control |
III. Essential Student Materials | Scientific calculator (TI 30 or equivalent) |
IV. Essential College Facilities | Automotive electronics laboratory
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V. Expanded Description: Content and Form A. | Practice electrical safety |
1. | Personal Protective Equipment |
2. | Safety in Hoisting a Vehicle |
4. | First Aid and eye wash stations |
5. | Hybrid electric vehicle safety issues |
B. | Comprehend simple electrical circuits and ohm’s law. |
C. | Use analogical reasoning to solve series, parallel and series-parallel circuits |
4. | Series-Parallel circuit problems |
D. | Operate circuit testers and digital meters |
4. | Diodes - as check valves and rectifiers |
E. | Evaluate wires, connectors and wiring schematics |
2. | Fuses and protection devices |
5. | Relays, solenoids, transistors and their use |
6. | Circuit trouble-shooting |
F. | Critique battery testing methods |
G. | Recognize starting and charging systems components |
H. | Appraise alternators and starters functionality |
1. | Starter motor operation |
2. | Starter’s control circuit testing |
3. | Starter’s amperage testing |
5. | Alternator voltage regulation |
6. | Alternator output tests |
I. | Assess lights, blower motor, horn and accessory circuits |
1. | Identifying light bulbs |
6. | Lighting circuit testing |
J. | Identify on-board diagnostic and computer control |
5. | OBD II numbering designation |
VI. Assignments A. | Reading assignments from text |
D. | Worksheets focusing on reading material and problem solving. The worksheets include multiple choice questions fill in the blanks and written sections |
F. | 2 multiple choice quizzes concentrating on the reading material |
G. | Multiple choice midterm and accumulative final exam
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VII. Methods of Instruction | Lecture and visual aids
Discussion of assigned reading
Discussion and problem solving performed in class
Quiz and examination review performed in class
Collaborative learning and small group exercises
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VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives A. | Completeness of assignments on worksheets |
B. | Number of correctly answered questions on the quizzes |
C. | Number of correctly answered questions on the midterm and final examinations |
IX. Texts and Supporting References A. | Examples of Primary Texts and References |
1. | Halderman, James D. "Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Electrical, Electronic and Computer System." Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall,7th Edition 2016. |
B. | Examples of Supporting Texts and References |
1. | All DATA electronic information system (WEB based)
http://library.alldatapro.com/alldata/LIB~C8951~R0~OD~N/0/34870081/56415648/56416313/56416327/34853741 |
2. | Manufacturer's shop manuals as required |
3. | ShopKey electronic information system (WEB based)
http://www.shopkey5.com/mric/trypreauth.asp
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X. Lab Topics A. | Operate circuit testers and digital meters |
B. | Use test equipment to test, lights, voltage drops and rectifiers |
C. | Repair wires and connectors utilizing wiring schematics. |
D. | Execute circuit trouble-shooting |
E. | Test battery using multiple testing methods. |
F. | Perform starting and charging systems components tests |
G. | Diagnosis Starter’s motor operation, control circuit testing and amperage draw |
H. | Complete alternator output tests |
I. | Test electrical circuits on vehicles |
J. | Utilize a scan tool to perform electrical repairs. |
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