MCCCD Program Description

Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems

Course: ASE162AU

First Term: 2019 Fall

Lecture 2.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Principles of operation, testing and diagnosis of automotive battery, starting and charging systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (I) 2. Research appropriate service information pertaining to battery, starting and charging systems. (II) 3. Explain the theory and operation of battery, starting and charging systems. (IV - VI) 4. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to diagnose battery, starting and charging systems. (II - VII) 5. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to repair starting and charging systems. (II, III, V, VI) 6. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to service batteries. (II - IV) 7. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to verify proper operation of battery, starting and charging systems. (II - VI) 8. Document work performed according to industry standards. (VIII) 9. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance and customer service. (I - VIII) 10. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I - VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Service information III. Tools and equipment IV. Automotive batteries A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace V. Starting systems A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace VI. Charging systems A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace VII. Introduction to wiring diagrams VIII. Documentation and industry standards

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 26, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.