AUTO 135 - ASE Electrical II WE

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ASE test A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems)

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course consists of a 90-hour work experience in a repair shop setting where the student will perform general electrical system diagnosis, starting and charging systems, lighting systems, instrumentation, horns, wipers, and electrical accessories as required in the laboratory component of AUTO 128. Students are required to maintain a log of all tasks and clock hours completed. The cooperating supervisor and program faculty must approve the records before a grade is assigned and credit awarded.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate entry level knowledge and comprehension of the construction and operation of various automotive and light duty truck systems.
Apply operational knowledge to the diagnosis of faults in various automotive and light duty truck systems.
Verify proper operation and troubleshoot electrical circuits/components using a digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM), test lights and jumper wires.
Read various automotive wiring diagrams to identify circuit components and use as a “road map” to assist in troubleshooting electrical system circuits and problems.
Demonstrate the knowledge of automotive starting battery construction, operation and performance ratings. Apply knowledge to safely perform maintenance procedures, all industry standard diagnostic tests and replace batteries within manufacturer’s specifications.
Demonstrate knowledge of the construction and operation of common automotive lighting systems and apply this understanding to troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning circuits and components.
Maintain, diagnose and repair automotive and light duty truck electrical and electronic systems. Explain what electrical current, voltage and resistance are and their effect is on each other.
Describe the units of measure for voltage, amperage and ohms and be able to convert between units using prefixes and base units.
Properly connect a digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM) to measure volts, voltage drop, ohms and amps and correctly interpret and apply the meter readings to diagnose and verify electrical circuits and their components.