MCCCD Program Description

Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair

Course: ASE261AU

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 automotive electrical diagnostics and repair.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate safe, personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (I) 2. Research appropriate service information pertaining to emission and engine control systems. (II) 3. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to diagnose emission and engine control system faults. (II - V) 4. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to repair emission and engine control systems. (II - V) 5. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to verify proper operation of emission and engine control systems and components. (II - V) 6. Describe catalytic converter designs, applications and operation in emission systems. (IV) 7. Document work performed according to industry standards. (VI) 8. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance and customer service. (I - VII) 9. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I - VII)
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. Wiring diagrams V. Electrical systems A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace VI. Strategy based diagnostic procedures for electrical concerns VII. Wire repair 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.