AM 111 - Electricity for Automotive Technicians

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): AM 120 or AM 122. Must be an Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology student, and enrolled as a declared major in the program.

Course Description: Introduces the fundamentals of basic electricity and the use of electrical service and testing equipment. Provides instruction in all phases of starting and charging systems. Emphasis is on hand-held instruments and basic troubleshooting techniques. Course is required for all entering Automotive Technology students, or waiver for equivalent work experience and ASE Electrical Systems certification.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate departmental policies and shop safety practices.
CLO#2: Discuss entry-level knowledge of electrical systems and electrical tools and test equipment.
CLO#3: Identify electrical circuits and components.
CLO#4: Interpret wiring diagrams. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Troubleshoot diagnostics to starting and charging systems.