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AUT 658 - Auto Electrical II


Last Date of Approval: 4-2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 22.5
Total Lab Hours: 45
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
This course covers electrical and electronics systems and its application in the modern automobile. Students will receive classroom and lab instruction on electrical theories, principles, and its use in the automobile. Electrical components necessary for the operation of the automobile will be disassembled, tested, reassembled, and operationally tested. Emphasis will be made on reading wire diagrams, understanding relays and modules, voltage drops, and the lighting of the vehicle. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: A student is to have completed all prior program courses with a “C” or better grade. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. Because of changes in technology, students taking program over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Testing Charge: $20.00

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students diagnose and repair lighting systems.

2. Students will diagnose and repair electrical accessories.

3. Students will demonstrate how to properly read and understand electrical wire diagrams.

Course Objectives:

1. Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action.

2. Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs.

3. Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform necessary action.

4. Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high intensity discharge headlights.

5. Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action.

6. Diagnose incorrect electric lock operation (including remote keyless entry); determine necessary action.

7. Remove and reinstall door panel.



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