AUTOM 203: Automotive Electrical Systems

Subject
Automotive Technology
Credits 4 Lab Hours 40 Lecture Hours 20
Quarter Offered
Fall
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
In this advanced course, diagnostic testers and electrical troubleshooting are examined.
Outcomes
  • Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action
  • Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow and resistance
  • Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's Law)
  • Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems
  • Understand the proper use and testing procedures for your PPE.
  • Understand the uses of physical barriers, signage, boundary guarding, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
  • Understand the risks associated with servicing electrified propulsion vehicles.
  • Identify the electrified propulsion vehicle’s high voltage components and high voltage circuits.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs not related to high voltage systems or their components.
Prerequisites

AUTOM 103 with a minimum grade of 1.4.

Distribution
Career Training
Notes

Web-enhanced

Campus
South
Area of Study
Career Education
HS/Tech HS