AT 120 - Automotive Electrical I

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Course Description

This course covers basic electricity, circuits, testing equipment, and solid state electronics. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

5

Contact Hours

8

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

6

Required Prerequisites

AT 100-may be taken concurrently

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:
  • Describe electrical basics using current automotive system nomenclature including electricity, circuits, testing equipment, and solid state electronics.
Application:
  • Use the results of diagnostic strategies to service automotive starting and charging systems.
Integration:
  • Use problem solving strategies to resolve basic automotive charging and starting systems.
Human Dimension:
  • Discuss course concepts relating to brake systems.
Caring - Civic Learning:
  • Demonstrate care by using the recommended shop procedures when servicing a vehicle.
Learning How to Learn:
  • Demonstrate mastery of solid state electronics diagnostic tests and repair through passing the written testing modeling after state testing.