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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD360J
Course Title (CB02)
Advanced Lab Scope and Waveform Diagnosis
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course covers the diagnosis of automotive electronic systems using a laboratory oscilloscope and a power graphing meter; related use of other basic test equipment, including a digital multi-meter (DMM) and scan tool; advanced waveform analysis; and preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a noncredit, CTE course and belongs on the Advanced Engine Performance Technology Certificate of Completion. It was developed based on essential requirements for California State Smog Technician Licensing and the subsequent fulfillment of NATEF (National Automotive Technician's Education Foundation) accreditation standards. Data from our advisory committee indicates a student must be prepared with an array of workplace skills as well as a unique blend of academic and technical skills.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.59.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
54.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
54.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
108.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

AUTO D350A, AUTO D350B, AUTO D360., AUTO D360C, AUTO D360D, AUTO D360E, AUTO D360F and AUTO D360G

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Required reading from texts and handouts
  2. Outside assignments such as research of an assigned topic
  3. Lab scope worksheets.
  4. Multiple choice quizzes.
  5. A comprehensive and objective final examination.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly objective multiple choice and/or essay quizzes evaluated for accuracy, covering the weeks lecture units, assigned reading, and relative data obtained from assigned research and lab scope worksheets.
  2. Lab scope worksheets are graded for accuracy based on a point system.
  3. Comprehensive final examination consisting of multiple choice and/or essay questions.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for laboratory demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom with access to automotive technology laboratory for demonstrations

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Auto Staff, '60J Automotive Lab Scopes 2018', °®¶¹´«Ã½ College, Cupertino, CA 95014
Additional handouts and worksheets as required

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
All Data (http://library.alldatapro.com/alldata/) electronic information system (web based)
Shopkey5 (http://www.shopkey5.com/) electronic information system (web based)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define the differences between Analog Real Time Scope (ART), Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) and Power Graphing Meter (PGM)
  • Identify oscilloscope and power graphing meter (PGM) controls
  • Interpret and analyze DSO and PGM waveforms
  • Describe how to use a lab scope and a PGM to view dual trace voltage waveforms
  • Describe waveforms and download other data to PC-based storage programs and build a diagnostic database

CSLOs

  • Analyze the various designs and applications of the diagnostic oscilloscope and power graphing meter.

Outline

  1. Define the differences between Analog Real Time Scope (ART), Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) and Power Graphing Meter (PGM)
    1. Analog lab oscilloscope
    2. Digital storage oscilloscope (DSO)
    3. Signal generators
    4. Power graphing meter (PGM)
    5. Compare analog real-time oscilloscope to digital storage scope
    6. Differences in operation and waveform interpretation
    7. Glitch capturing capabilities
  2. Identify oscilloscope and power graphing meter (PGM) controls
    1. Scope controls and settings
    2. Adjust time base, trigger, and voltage to display a waveform
    3. Determine proper test lead connections
  3. Interpret and analyze DSO and PGM waveforms
    1. Interpret sensor and actuator waveforms
    2. Known good waveforms for future reference
    3. Determine faulty components or circuits
  4. Describe how to use a lab scope and a PGM to view dual trace voltage waveforms
    1. Compare two signals to determine timing of specific events
    2. Compare sensor inputs to computer outputs
    3. Comparing electrical and pressure or vacuum signals
  5. Describe waveforms and download other data to PC-based storage programs and build a diagnostic database
    1. Download to PC to further analyze waveforms
    2. Database functions and waveform storage
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