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Course Syllabus

AUTO 2605 Automotive Electrical and Electronics II Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
  • Corequisites: AUTO 2601
  • Semesters Offered: Spring
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2019
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2024
  • End Semester: Summer 2025
  • Optimum Class Size: 30
  • Maximum Class Size: 40

Course Description

This course satisfies the hands-on practical lab experience required for the AUTO 2601 class. It covers the, operation, and diagnosis of starting and charging systems, lighting systems, instrumentation, communication networks, accessories, hybrid vehicles, safety and restraint systems, radio frequency and infotainment systems. Corequisite: The lab AUTO 2605 must be taken concurrently with the lecture AUTO 2601.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs.
  2. Students will understand how to properly diagnose and repair the following systems: Starting, Charging, Lighting, Instrumentation, Vehicle Communication Networks, Vehicle Accessories.
  3. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools and equipment to diagnose complex electrical and electronic systems.
  4. Students will understand safety procedures and diagnosis of Hybrid and Electric vehicles.
  5. Students will maintain a reasonabley clean and appropriate work area.

Course Content

Operation and diagnosis of:
Direct current starting systems.
AC generator systems.
Vehicle communication network systems.
Instrumentation and warning systems.
Vehicle accessory systems.
Radio frequency and Infotainment systems.
Passive restraint and vehicle safety systems.
Hybrid and electric vehicles.