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TOY 192 - Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems 1

4 Credits

An in-depth analysis of automotive electrical systems starting with electrical fundamentals (the relationship between volts, amps and ohms), multi-meter usage & safety, circuit designs, electromagnetism, relay operation, wire repair, electrical wiring diagram analysis, circuit faults, the six-step diagnostic process, and body electrical diagnosis.

Prerequisite(s): TOY 191 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe electrical theory.
2. Describe electrical circuits.
3. Measure electrical circuits using electrical test equipment.
4. Repair electrical circuits.
5. Apply Ohm’s Law to automotive electrical circuits.
6. Apply Kirchhoff’s Laws to automotive electrical circuits.
7. Describe basic motor theory.
8. Explain how magnetism is used to control electrical systems.
9. Describe circuit safety devices.
10. Diagnose circuit safety devices.
11. Repair circuit safety devices.
12. Diagnose basic circuit semiconductors.
13. Repair basic circuit semiconductors.

Course Offered Fall