CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply)
Basic Skills [ ]
Certificate/Skill Award [ X ] Non-Credit [ ]
AA/AS Degree [X] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [ ]
DEPARTMENT Transportation Technology
COURSE NUMBER 146
THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFED AS:
Degree Applicable [X]
Non Degree Applicable [ ]
TITLE Automotive Electrical Systems
UNIT VALUE: 4
Lecture hours: 54 hours per semester
Lab hours: 54 hours
Lab hours arranged: 0
ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES
Prerequisite Auto 101.
Strongly Recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading
level. MATH 129 or higher, and ENGL 100 or higher.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
Generally intended for those students majoring in automotive technology and currently employed with
an automotive service/repair establishment, this course includes limited laboratory time. The greatest
benefit will be realized for those students with the ability to take the course content and apply it in their
place of employment. This course covers essential electrical and electronic systems theory, along with
inspection, diagnosis, service & repair of specific electrical systems including the battery, starting
systems, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, instrument-panel warning lights and power
accessories. Prepares students for ASE Electrical & Electronic Systems (A6) certification.
CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Generally intended for those students majoring in automotive technology and currently employed with
an automotive service/repair establishment, this course includes limited laboratory time. The greatest
benefit will be realized for those students with the ability to take the course content and apply it in their
place of employment. This course covers essential electrical and electronic systems theory, along with
inspection, diagnosis, service & repair of specific electrical systems including the battery, starting
systems, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, instrument-panel warning lights and power
accessories. Prepares students for ASE Electrical & Electronic Systems (A6) certification.
COURSE CONTENT
I.
Electrical and Electronic Systems Theory
A. Electrical Principles
1. Ohm’s Law
2. Watt’s Law
3. Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
II.
4. Switches & Relays
5. Electrical Diagnostic Tools (DMMs, test lights, fused jumper wires)
6. Wiring Diagrams
B. Electronic Principles
1. Semi-Conductors & Doping
2. Diodes & Zener Diodes
3. Transistors
4. Solid-State Voltage Regulators
5. Solid-State AC-to-DC Rectification
C. Automotive Electrical Systems Theory & Diagnosis
1. Battery
2. Starting Systems
3. Charging Systems
4. Lighting Systems (headlights, brake & tail lights, turn signals)
5. Gauges
6. Instrument Panel Warning Lights
7. Power Accessories
D. Electrical Systems Service & Repair
1. Service Precautions
2. Hybrid Vehicle Safety & General Service
3. Wiring repair, soldering
4. Starter motor R&R
5. Alternator R&R
6. Instrument panel disassembly and inspection
Service Literature
A. Repair manuals & wiring diagrams
B. Technical Service Bulletins
LAB CONTENT
I.
Electrical and Electronic Systems Theory
A. Electrical Principles
1. Perform Resistance, Voltage and Amperage Measurements
2. Test Switches & Relays
B. Automotive Electrical Systems Theory & Diagnosis
1. Test & Evaluate Batteries
2. Test & Evaluate Starting Systems
3. Test & Evaluate Charging Systems
4. Test & Evaluate Lighting Systems (headlights, brake & tail lights, turn signals)
5. Test & Evaluate Gauges
6. Test & Evaluate Instrument Panel Warning Lights
7. Test & Evaluate Power Accessories
C. Electrical Systems Service & Repair
1. Perform soldering and build fused jumper wire
II.
Service Literature
A. Use repair manuals & wiring diagrams to support diagnosis & repair
B. Use Technical Service Bulletins to supplement repair manuals & wiring diagrams
OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students passing this course with a “C” or better will be able to do the following:
Discipline/Subject Area Specific Content Material
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental electrical and electronic systems
theory, operation and application through in-class discussions, the completion of written
assignments, and lab exercises.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of electrical system diagnostic procedures through
class discussion, written assignments, and small group activities in both classroom and lab
settings.
3. Utilizing appropriate service literature and electrical diagnostic tools, students will determine
and apply proper diagnostic procedures to identify starting, charging, lighting, and
instrumentation system problems by performing diagnostic tests according to manufacturers’
specifications on automobiles in a lab setting.
4. Students will develop an awareness of how time management, productivity, Customer
Satisfaction Index (CSI), “fix it right the first time,” rechecks, tool inventory, up selling, and
working effectively as a team will affect their compensation as an employee in the
automotive service industry.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Lecture/Demonstration
2. Laboratory
3. Small Group Discussion
4. Independent Study/Research
METHODS OF EVALUATION/ASSESMENT
1. Examinations (written)
2. Examinations (laboratory)
3. Portfolio
4. Classroom Worksheets
5. Laboratory Worksheets
6. Written Assignments
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
1. Automotive Electricity and Electronics 4th ( 2007) Barry Hollembeck
Adopted: May 2007
CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
REQUISITE APPROVAL
The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite, corequisite,
or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form.
COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply)
Basic Skills [ ]
Certificate/Skill Award [X] Non-Credit [ ]
AA/AS Degree [X] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [ ]
Department: Transportation Technology
Course number: 146
I.
Title: Automotive Electrical Systems
RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S):
1. Prerequisite AUTO 101
2. Strongly Recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required
by reading level. MATH 129 or higher and ENGL 100 or higher.
II.
TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY
B. AUTO 101
C. READ 099, MATH 129, and ENGL 100
III.
LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS; INFORMATION, AND/OR STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES ATTAINED IN THE REQUISITE COURSE(S) AND/OR
MEASURED BY THE REQUISTE TEST THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR STUDENT
SUCCESS FOR THIS COURSE:
1. Successful completion of Student Learning Outcomes as applicable in AUTO 101.
2. Strongly recommended completion of Student Learning Outcomes for READ 099,
MATH 129, and ENGL 100.