Course Syllabus
Course: AUTO 2601
Division: Business and Applied TechDepartment: Transportation Technology
Title: Automotive Electrical and Electronics II
Semester Approved: Fall 2019
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2024
End Semester: Summer 2025
Catalog Description: This course covers the theory, operation, and diagnosis of starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, instrumentation, and automotive accessories. Corequisite: The lecture AUTO 2601 must be taken concurrently with the lab AUTO 2605.
Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 4; Lab: 0
Clock/Hour Requirements: 60
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: AUTO 2605
Justification: This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs. Students will complete 100% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 60% of Priority 3 tasks from ASE Education Foundation. They will be assessed by completion of lab sheets and ASE Foundation task lists.
Students will understand the basic theories of Starting and Charging system operation and diagnosis. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes and chapter review questions.
Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools and equipment to diagnose complex electrical and electronic systems. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and chapter review questions.
Students will understand safety procedures and diagnosis of Hybrid and Electric vehicles. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and chapter review questions.
Content:
Theory, operation and diagnosis of:
Direct current starting systems.
AC generator systems.
Building an electrical or electronic testing tool.
Vehicle communication network systems.
Instrumentation and warning systems.
Vehicle accessory systems.
Radio frequency and Infotainment systems.
Passive restraint and vehicle safety systems.
Hybrid and electric vehicles.
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on homework assignments, quizzes, lab sheets, and a final test.
Homework, quizzes, lab sheets 50 to 60%
Attendance and Participation 15 to 25%
Final Test 10 to 25%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Hollembeak, Barry, Automotive Electricity and Electronics, current edition, Cengage Learning;
TBA Electronic kit available in the Campus Store
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lecture class taught in conjunction with a lab, AUTO 2605. Students will be taught using lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 40
Optimum Class Size: 30