MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Automotive Electrical

Course: ASE160AU

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Automotive electrical systems foundations. Emphasis on 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-XII) 2. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance and customer service. (I-XII) 3. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I-XII) 4. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-XII) 5. Effectively use digital volt ohm meter/digital multimeter (DVOM/DMM) to determine resistance, amperage, and voltage. (I, II, V, VII) 6. Research appropriate service information pertaining to electrical systems, battery, starting, and charging systems. (I-XI) 7. Use appropriate service information, tools, and equipment to verify proper operation of electrical systems. (I-XI) 8. Use appropriate service information, tools, and equipment to diagnose electrical system faults. (I-XI) 9. Use appropriate service information, tools, and equipment to repair electrical systems. (I-XI) 10. Explain the theory and operation of electrical systems. (II) 11. Use Ohm`s, Watt`s and Kirchhoff`s Laws to determine circuit characteristics and operation. (II) 12. Discuss the theory and operation of integrated systems. (III-XI)
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. Documentation A. Service information B. Industry standards III. Fundamentals of electricity A. Build simple circuits B. Diagnose simple circuits C. Repair simple circuits IV. Introduction to wiring diagrams V. Tools and equipment VI. Introduction to wire repair VII. Circuit faults VIII. Automotive electrical components IX. Automotive batteries A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace X. Starting systems A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace XI. Charging systems A. Theory and operation B. Diagnosis C. Repair/replace

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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.