I. General Information

1. Course Title:
A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems I

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1106

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course covers the theory and operation of all electrical and electronic systems on the automobile. It will cover basic electronics, starting and charging, body electronics, and computer operation. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 230 required NATEF clock hours.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Northwest Community College, AMST 1102 Transportation Electronics, 3 credits
St. Cloud Community College, TRAN 1504 Electricity and Electronic Principles, 3 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Analyze wiring diagrams to determine electrical circuit problems
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Check current flow in circuit to determine necessary action

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems;
• Check voltage and voltage drop in electrical/electronic circuits using a digital multi-meter (DMM); determine necessary action;
• Check current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ammeter; determine necessary action;
• Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of abnormal key-off battery drain; determine necessary action;
• Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action;
• Inspect and clean battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs; repair or replace as needed;
• Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohms Law);
• Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive parasitic draw; determine necessary action;
• Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solenoids, solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action;
• Perform battery capacity test;
• Perform solder repair of electrical wire;
• Remove and install starter in a vehicle.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Basic Electricity
• Ohms law
• Series circuit rules
• Parallel circuit rules
• Series/Parallel circuit rules
• Digital volt/ohm meter operation
• Voltage drop testing
• Soldering techniques
• Basic electrical components
• Magnetism and electromagnetism
2. Batteries
• Theory of operation
• Types of batteries and testing procedures
3. Starting Systems
• Starter motor theory and operation
• Starter safety circuits

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Basic Electricity
• Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
• Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.
• Check continuity and resistances in electrical/electronic circuits and components with an ohmmeter; determine necessary action.
• Check voltage and voltage drop in electrical/electronic circuits using a digital multimeter (DMM); determine necessary action.
• Check current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ammeter; determine necessary action
• Construct and test series circuit and measure
• Construct and test parallel circuit and measure
• Construct series/parallel circuit and measure
2. Batteries
• Perform battery load testing
• Perform electronic conductance testing
• Perform battery charging
• Perform jump starting
• Perform parasitic drain test
• Remove and replace battery
3. Starting Systems
• Perform starter voltage drop testing
• Perform starter amperage testing
• Remove and replace starter motor and control devices