I. General Information

1. Course Title:
A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1116

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:

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, AMST2206 Body Electrical/Mechanical, 3 credits
St. Cloud Community College, AUTO2523 Advanced Electronic Systems, 2 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required 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	Inspect and test charging system
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Diagnose incorrect operation of motor driven device

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

• Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action;
• Remove, inspect, and install generator (alternator);
• Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action;
• Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of intermittent, high, low, or no gauge readings; determine necessary action;
• Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action;
• Inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic instrument circuits; determine necessary action;
• Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high intensity discharge headlights;
• Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action;
• Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action;
• Diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action;
• Diagnose incorrect electric lock operation (including remote keyless entry); determine necessary action;
• Check for module communication errors using a scan tool.

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Semi-Conductors
• Types of diodes and testing procedures
• Types of transistors and testing procedures
2. Charging Systems
• Principles of charging system operation
• Alternator output factors
• Voltage regulation
• Computer controlled alternators
3. Accessory Electrical Systems
• Lighting and signaling circuits
• Horn wiper and blower motor circuits
• Accessory Circuits
• Airbag and pretensioner circuits
• Audio system operation
• Driver information systems

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Semi-Conductors
• Testing alternator diodes
• Testing PCM controlled output transistors
2. Charging Systems
• Alternator testing on car
• Alternator removal and replacement
• Remove and replace alternator belts
• Charging system voltage drop testing
3. Accessory Electrical Systems
• Diagnosis and testing of gauges and warning lamp systems
• Diagnosis and testing of lighting systems
• Diagnosis and testing of horn, wiper, and blower motor circuits
• Diagnosis and testing of power seats, door locks, and windows
• Diagnosis and testing of cruise control circuits
• Diagnosis and testing of air bag systems
• Removal and replacement of accessory electrical components
• Locate and prepare electrical schematics for interpretation of electrical testing