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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2016 through Winter 2019
- Course Number:
- AM 161
- Course Title:
- Electrical Systems I
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 85
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Addendum to Course Description
Students will study fundamental electrical theory. This includes series, parallel and series-parallel circuits, voltage, amperage, resistance, electromagnetism and circuit protection. Hands on use of volt-ohm-ammeters will be done in the classroom and laboratory. Students will learn fundamental theory of battery operation, testing, diagnosing and servicing. They will also study starter circuit operation. Diagnosing and problem solving will be done on school owned vehicles. Students will work with diagnostic test equipment to determine reasons for starter circuit failures. Students will study and practice various forms of wire splicing, repair and soldering techniques.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Perform basic electrical system inspection, maintenance, diagnosis and repairs relating to starting and charging systems.
- Access and utilize repair information in a rapidly changing technology.
- Develop and implement strategies and processes to repair electrical system problems relating to starting systems.
- Perform electrical system repair of starting systems to professional and ethical standards.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
To reach the outcomes goals students will complete the following tasks
1.Build samples of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits
2.Complete disassembly, testing and reassembly of starter motor
3.Access technical information for wiring schematics and circuit protection
4.Perform testing and assessment of automotive batteries
5.Test and diagnose complete automotive starter system using appropriate electrical test equipment
6.Complete soldering projects
7.Achieve minimum of 70% on written tests
8.Meets minimum requirements for attendance and standard shop practices
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Students will study the following concepts:
•sources of voltage
•atomic structure of electricity
•electrical circuits
•electro-magnetism
•Ohm’s Law
•volt drop
•parasitic loads
•battery drains
•opens, shorts and grounds
.Competencies/Skills:
•Ability to construct series, parallel and series-parallel circuits
•Perform volt drop tests on various electrical circuits
•Use proper techniques of wire splicing, soldering and repair
•Use analog and digital electrical test equipment
•Demonstrate use of written and computerized information gathering
•Practice safe tool and equipment usage
•Test various forms of circuit protection
•Perform complete battery evaluation, service and testing
•Perform complete starter system evaluation, service and testing
•Troubleshoot simple starter circuit problems
•Read and interpret simple wiring diagrams and understand electrical symbols and nomenclature
Related Instruction
Computation
Hours: 15Perform basic electrical system inspection, maintenance and diagnosis of starting systems to industry standards.
Students measure starting system components using precision instruments, such as digital multimeters and load testers, and compare results with manufactures/industry specifications. Apply Ohm’s Law theory to basic circuit analysis.
Students perform starting system analysis/testing, using load testers, digital multimeters, etc…, and compare readings to manufacturers/industry specifications.
Assessment: Feedback is immediate, direct and pass/no pass for classroom or lab assessed activities. Homework and exams are “A-F” grades with direct feedback delivered within 1 week.
Communication
Hours: 21. Develop and implement strategies and processes to solve basic electric (starting and charging) system repair problems.
2. Communicate effectively with lab partners, staff members and their instructor.
Students work in teams to communicate with staff to check out tools, school cars, and have repair orders written for lab projects.
Students discuss starting system testing process with their instructor to confirm correct diagnosis and repair procedures.
Assessment: Feedback is immediate, direct and pass/no pass for classroom or lab assessed activities. Homework and exams are “A-F” grades with direct feedback delivered within 1 week.
Human Relations
Hours: 15Perform basic electrical (starting) system repair to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Students build on previous course work in human relations to continue the practice of human relations introduced through class discussions and homework.
Students work in teams to complete assigned lab projects. Team work is focused on working in a diverse cultural environment, being sensitive to Others needs and diffusing difficult situations in a calm and respectful manner.
Students work with lab partners, staff members, and their instructor to bring school cars in /out of the shop for class lab projects.
Assessment: Feedback is immediate, direct and pass/no pass for classroom or lab assessed activities. Homework and exams are “A-F” grades with direct feedback delivered within 1 week.