MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Course: ASE265

First Term: 2023 Fall

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

Description: Principles of electric drive vehicles, including electric drive, hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits when working around high voltage systems according to industry standards. (I-IX) 2. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress attendance and customer service. (I-IX) 3. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I-IX) 4. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-IX) 5. Compare and contrast the different drive systems. (II, III, IV, V) 6. Identify proper personal protective equipment required when working around high voltage systems. (IV) 7. Identify the difference between a standard electric vehicle battery and a hydrogen fuel cell. (V) 8. Diagnose battery systems. (VI) 9. Diagnose power electronics. (VII) 10. Diagnose charging systems. (VIII) 11. Apply an understanding of the theory and operation of integrated systems. (IX)
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 III. Service information IV. Tools and equipment V. Hydrogen fuel cells VI. Battery systems VII. Power electronics VIII. Charging systems IX. Integrated systems

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.