Course Syllabus
Course: AUTO 2605
Division: Business and Applied TechDepartment: Transportation Technology
Title: Automotive Electrical and Electronics II Lab
Semester Approved: Fall 2019
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2024
End Semester: Summer 2025
Catalog Description: This course satisfies the hands-on practical lab experience required for the AUTO 2601 class. It covers the, operation, and diagnosis of starting and charging systems, lighting systems, instrumentation, communication networks, accessories, hybrid vehicles, safety and restraint systems, radio frequency and infotainment systems. Corequisite: The lab AUTO 2605 must be taken concurrently with the lecture AUTO 2601.
Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
Corequisites: AUTO 2601
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 the ASE Education Foundation.
Students will understand how to properly diagnose and repair the following systems: Starting, Charging, Lighting, Instrumentation, Vehicle Communication Networks, Vehicle Accessories. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and proper safety precautions.
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 proper safety precautions.
Students will understand safety procedures and diagnosis of Hybrid and Electric vehicles. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and the proper safety precautions required for high voltage hybrid vehicles.
Students will maintain a reasonabley clean and appropriate work area. Students will be assessed by the cleanliness of their works area and the proper maintainance and storage of the equipment used during their lab activities.
Content:
Operation and diagnosis of:
Direct current starting systems.
AC generator systems.
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 the completion of required lab sheets, the use of safety precautions, attendance, participation, and shop cleanliness.
Lab sheets and use of proper safety precautions 60 to 70%
Attendance and Participation 10 to 20%
Cleanliness of shop area and tools 10 to 20%
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 lab class taught in conjunction with AUTO 2601. Students will be taught using, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities including completion of lab sheets.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Maximum Class Size: 40
Optimum Class Size: 30