AMS3117 ELECTRICAL I
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.
Catalog Description:
AMS3117 - Electrical I (3 hrs.)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to diagnose, service, and repair automotive electrical/electronic systems, including the diagnosis, service, and repair of the general electrical system, battery, the starting, charging, and lighting systems, gages, warning devices and driver information systems, horn and wiper/washer as well as other electrical/electronic accessories.
Course Classification:
1 credit Lecture/2 credit Technical Lab
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning entry-level skills contained in the sequenced competencies, for success, after graduation from the Automotive Technology Program.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to analyze and diagnose related problems specific to the automotive electrical system.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: General Electrical System Diagnosis
Outcomes: The student will demonstrate a working and academic knowledge of the electrical system.
- Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine necessary action.
- Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as electrical/electronic system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
- Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle cert. labels, and calibration decals).
- Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).
- Using wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
- Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.
- Measure source voltage and perform voltage drop tests in electrical/electronic circuits using a voltmeter; determine necessary action.
- Measure current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using ammeter; determine necessary action.
- Check continuity and measure resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ohmmeter; determine necessary action.
- Check electrical circuits using fused jumper wires; determine necessary action.
- Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action.
- Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine necessary action.
- Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.
- Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action.
- Repair wiring harness and connectors.
- Perform solder repair of electrical wiring.
UNIT 2: Battery Diagnosis and Service
Outcomes: The student will demonstrate acceptable knowledge of the battery, diagnosis, and service.
- Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.
- Perform battery capacity test; confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; determine necessary action.
- Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.
- Inspect, clean, fill, and replace battery.
- Perform slow/fast battery charge.
- Inspect and clean battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs; repair or replace as needed.
- Start a vehicle using jumper cables and a battery or auxiliary power supply.
UNIT 3: Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
Outcomes: The student will demonstrate a global understand of the electrical system and how to diagnose common starting system problems.
- Perform starter current draw test; determine necessary action.
- Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.
- Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action.
- Remove and install starter in vehicle.
- Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; perform necessary action.
- Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or no-crank condition.
UNIT 4: Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
Outcomes: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the charging system, common problems, and diagnosis/repair.
- Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action.
- Diagnose charging system for the cause of undercharge, no-charge, and overcharge conditions.
- Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners, check pulley and belt alignment.
- Remove, inspect, and install generator (alternator).
- Perform changing circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.
Projects Required:
Various, refer to syllabus
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
Disclaimer: This Information is Subject to Change. For the Official Course Procedure Contact Academic Affairs.
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