HACC

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 105 Fall of 2003

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IN CLASS

COURSE SYLLABUS

Division-Business, Engineering, and Technology

Course: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  

Prerequisite: Auto Technology--100,101

Text: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Objectives:

1.) To understand the basic theory and operation of ELECTRICITY and ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

2.) To understand other systems that effect ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

3.) To perform major and minor repairs and tests to ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS as directed by the instructor.

4.) To understand , test , replace , and repair STARTERS, ALTERNATORS , BATTERIES , AND ETC.

5.) TO UNDERSTAND AND READ WIRING DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMATICS

Required Homework will be given occasionally from classroom

Readings: and shop manuals on reading. Classroom Handouts and General Automotive Books

Course Grading Requirements:

A= 91-100% B=81-90% C= 71-80% D= 61-70% F= 60 and Lower W= Withdraw I= Incomplete Y= Work in progress

S= Audit (no credit).

Evaluations:

Test and Unannounced quizzes, mid term exam, classroom hands

on-participation may count as an exam, final exam.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and are responsible for all class related work and assignments. Attendance in and of itself however, shall not be used as a criterion for grading. Class work may be made up at the discretion of the professor.

Other Notes: NO SMOKING IN CLASS

 

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET 105

Business, Engineering, and Technology Division

Instructor: Gary Grumbine

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AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 105

Schedule may vary depending on what we accomplish each week

Course: Automotive Technology 105 3 Credits

Section(s): 04026 LAB FEE REQUIRED

Class Time: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 10:10 p.m.

Text:

Exam: Mid term, Hands-on participation may count as an exam, final exam.

Quizzes: Unannounced quizzes, with varying point values, may be given during the semester.

Attendance Regular attendance is expected and essential

 

Comments: To succeed in this course, it is essential that you attend class regularly, complete assignments and participate in class discussions. Please inform me if you need to withdraw from this course for any reason.

Course Outline

 

105 ELECTRICAL - WEEKLY SCHEDULE for 2002

SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IN THIS CLASS

THIS SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CLASS

Week 1

Chapter 1 Basic Electricity and Basic Circuits

Chapter 2 Magnetism , EMI , and ETC

Week 2

Chapter 2 Magnetism , EMI , and ETC

Chapter 3 Semi- Conductors and Solid State Electronics

Week 3

Chapter 5 Automotive Wiring and Basic Wiring Circuit Components

Week 4

Chapter 6 Intro to Electrical Circuit Diagrams

Week 5

Chapter 7 Batteries and Drains -------- Using Test Equipment

Week 6

Chapter 7 Batteries and Drains -------- Using Test Equipment

Week 7 Mid term test

Chapter 8 Charging Systems -- Testing and Rebuilding Alternators

Week 8

Chapter 8 Charging Systems --- Testing and Rebuilding Alternators Chapter 9 Regulators and Indicators

Week 9

Chapter 10 Starter System Overview

Chapter 11 Starter Motors --Testing and Rebuilding Starter Motors

Week 10

Chapter 11 Starter Motors --Testing and Rebuilding Starter Motors

Week 11

Chapter 18 Lighting Systems ---Testing of T/S Switches and Lights

Week 12

Chapter 18 Lighting Systems -- Testing of Headlight / Other Circuits

Week 13

Chapter 19 Horn , Wiper , Gauges , Etc. Testing of these Circuits

Week 14

Chapter 20 Body Electrical Systems --- Testing of Power Windows and Switches

Week 15

Chapter 20 Body Electrical Systems --- Testing of Power Windows , Door Locks

REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM

Week 16

FINAL EXAM Section 04026

Gary@Grumbine.Org