Chabot College/Las Positas College
March 1994
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 60B
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICS/ELECTRONICS II
Catalog Description:
60B - Automotive Electrics/Electronics II
(May be repeated three times)
4 units
Continuation of Automotive Technology 60A with emphasis on diagnosis and repair of
electrical/electronic components including computer controlled circuits/systems using schematics,
diagnostic procedures and equipment; headlamp adjusting and repair. Prerequisite: Automotive
Technology 60A or equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
demonstrate skills using diagnostic testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair more
complex automotive circuits and components;
2.
pass with a minimum score of 70% correct the material on the Bureau of Automotive Repair
Headlamp Adjuster's licensing exam.
Course Content:
1.
Electronic ignition systems
2.
Wiring circuit diagnosis and repair
3.
Electronic systems
4.
Lighting systems
5.
Diagnostic equipment
6.
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting
7.
Hazardous material handling
8.
Bureau of Automotive Repair prerequisite material for the Clean Air Car Course
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture/demonstration; laboratory; guest speakers; field trips
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Class participation; performance of laboratory projects; homework assignments; quizzes, midterm
and final examinations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Automobile Electronics and Basic Electrical Systems; Volume 1: Text, Ken Layne
Automobile Electronics and Basic Electrical Systems: Volume 2: Practice Manual, Ken Layne
Lamp Adjuster's Handbook, Bureau of Automotive Repair
Special Student Materials:
Safety glasses and shop/safety clothing
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