Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
AMT
Number
41C
Course Title
Electrical/Electronics II
Credits
4
Department
Vocational/Technical Author Kyle Takushi
Date of Outline
August 27,2009
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Fall 2010
5-year Review Date 2016
Studies principles of operation, diagnosis, service and repair of
electrical/electronic systems. Covers electrical/electronic lighting and
accessory systems, including motor driven accessories, supplemental
restraints, cruise control, entertainment, and module communications.
Explains the use of automotive tools and testing systems.
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Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
8 Hours Lecture/Lab
15 weeks x 8 hrs. = 120 hrs.
AMT 40C (or concurrent), and ENG 19 with a grade C or better, or placement
at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid driver's license
throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
AS Program
AAS Program
BAS Program
no
None
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
yes
At least 10th grade reading skill, or consent. AMT 40C.
AA Category
Category
Additional Category
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Chancellor
Approval Date
Revised 6/28/2016
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Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Describe principles of operation, electron theory, circuits, shematics, lighting and accessory systems.
II. Explain the use of automotive tools, testing equipment and safety information for lighting and
accessory systems.
III. Demonstrate the priciples of diagnosis, service and repair the automotive electrical/electronic
systems.
IV. Utilize the computer and other resources to retrieve information for repairs and estimates.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. The ability to construct and use a logic tester.
b. Demonstrate the ability to understand and diagnose and repair lighting circuits, including headlight,
taillight, turn signal, and hazard systems.
c. Demonstrate the ability to understand and diagnose and repair gauges, warning devices, and driver
information system operation.
d. Demonstrate the ability to understand and diagnose and repair, the horn, windshield wiper systems
including the washer systems.
e. Demonstrate the ability to understand and diagnose and repair, the body accessory systems, including
motor driven accessories, supplemental restraints, cruise control, entertainment, and module
communications.
f. Demonstrate the ability to understand and diagnose and repair engine cooling and condenser fan
circuits.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
5 weeks:
Diagnosis, service and repair of the automotive electrical system.
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Automotive Electricity and Electrical, 2nd edition
By: James D. Halderman
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Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Handouts provided by instructor, Videos
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Automotive periodicals, Internet sites
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Attendance
Clasroom and Shop Management
Notebook
Automotive Tasks (shop)
Examinations (written)
10%
10%
5%
35%
40%
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10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a. Written examinations
b. In-class excercises
c. Problem solving activities
d. Homework assignments
e. Group and individual projects
f. Class discussion
g. Guest lecturers
h. Audio and visual presentations
i. Other techniques (service learning, co-op, etc.)
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
Revised 6/28/2016
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