Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
AUSER 103
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
AUSER 101 or may have been taken previously
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours per term
Units
18
54
108
5.0
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course covers the basic fundamentals of automotive electrical and electronic systems, including:
starting, charging, ignition, lighting, and accessory circuits. The class stresses proper use of the test
equipment required to do engine diagnosis and tune-up. The class also will introduce automotive
computer systems. The course will also assist students in preparing for the ASE A-6 Electrical and
Electronics examination.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Safely select and use automotive system service tools and equipment
Utilize service manuals and online service programs when working on all aspects of shop
work.
Describe the basics of electrical operation
Describe the basics of electronics operation
Describe and Identify Electronic components used in automotive systems
Describe and Identify Starting systems components
Describe and Identify Charging System components
Decode Vehicle information from the vehicle information number
Describe and Identify Ignition System components
Describe and Identify On-Board Diagnostic Systems
Describe and Identify Battery construction and operation
Describe and Identify Ignition System components
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
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Basic Electricity and Electronics
Accessory Circuit Troubleshooting
Batteries, Cranking and Charging Systems
Introduction to Ignition and On-Board Diagnostic Systems
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Videos
Laboratory
Demonstrations
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
CDX Automotive Resource Kit (on line course materials)
http://www.cdxetextbook.com
Author:
CDX Global
Publisher:
CDX Global
Edition/Date:
2007
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
40
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Lab Work
Homework
Quizzes
Midterm Test
Final Exam
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
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Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Lucille Beatty
Date: Semester/Year
5/10/10
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit