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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD367A
Course Title (CB02)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course covers the functions of automotive hybrid propulsion systems; operating characteristics of hybrid drive systems; integration of high voltage power supplies and energy storage systems; operating fundamentals of DC to DC converters; and the relationship of internal combustion engines and motor generators. It also includes the function and design of regenerative braking systems; operation of hybrid transmission systems and power splitting devices; application of the high expansion ratio cycle; safety aspects of service hybrid electric vehicles; utilization of special diagnostic equipment for hybrid electrical systems and related subsystems; appropriate repair protocol for hybrid electrical systems; and maintenance and servicing of hybrid vehicles.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a noncredit, enhanced CTE course. 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 D360A, AUTO D360B 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

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Assignments

  1. Required reading from course syllabus and additional materials such as the ERG (Emergency Response Guide)
  2. Researching essential service information such as maintenance specifications, service procedures such as replenishing the hybrid cooling system and safety protocols such as deactivating high voltage systems
  3. Work sheets involving assessment of various service and safety related scenarios
  4. In class research assignments covering hypothetical service aspects such as recommended maintenance practices, safety procedures, as documented in the ERG, or repair protocol.
  5. Multiple choice quizzes.
  6. A comprehensive and objective final examination.
  7. A question based take home assignment for the purpose of reinforcing the understanding of certain hybrid vehicle technology aspects such as safely deactivating a high voltage system, replenishing an inverter cooling system, or serving the continuously variable hybrid transmission.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly multiple choice quizzes based on the most recent course topic which includes any assigned research such as service procedures, in class research, ERG information, and work sheets. Each quiz is uniquely designed requiring critical thinking and application of specific course data such as safety procedures, types of hybrid propulsion, and the purpose of certain hybrid vehicle components.
  2. Comprehensive multiple choice final exam that challenges a students knowledge of hybrid propulsion functions, safety practices, service, maintenance, and the various types and components of hybrid propulsion systems. Exam questions include but are not limited to excerpts from syllabus and additional materials such as ERG reading assignments.
  3. Question based take home assignment will be graded for accuracy based on a point system.
  4. Service and safety related work sheets are graded for accuracy based on a point system.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for laboratory demonstrations
  • 1000 Volt minimum insulated gloves
Essential College Facilities:
  • Access to automotive technology laboratory for demonstrations

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
TOYOTA HYBRID GENERAL SERVICE Course 256 Technician Handbook, © 2010 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Revised March 12th, 2010.
Auto Staff, '67A Hybrid Electric Vehicles 2018', °®¶¹´«Ã½ College, Cupertino, CA 95014

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)
Handouts and worksheets as required

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Describe the safety aspects of servicing the hybrid vehicle.
  • Distinguish various types of hybrid systems.
  • Classify the different types of components used on hybrid electric systems
  • Define the basic operation of hybrid propulsion systems
  • Prepare a hybrid electric vehicle for storage
  • Explain the recommended procedures for diagnosing a hybrid electric vehicle
  • Establish techniques for the use of scan tools as applicable to hybrid vehicles
  • Prepare a "Diagnostic Plan" for effective troubleshooting

CSLOs

  • Identify the function of an automotive hybrid propulsion system.

Outline

  1. Describe the safety aspects of servicing the hybrid vehicle.
    1. The applied use of safety protocols
      1. Recommended standards for the care and usage of high voltage gloves.
      2. Understanding of safety procedures as applied to servicing a hybrid vehicle
      3. Assessment of safety when preparing a vehicle for service operations
    2. Emergency Procedure Briefing
      1. Deactivating a high voltage system
      2. Selecting appropriate safety equipment
      3. System approach to safety resources
      4. Use of the ERG (Emergency Response Guide)
  2. Distinguish various types of hybrid systems.
    1. Identify basic system designs.
      1. Series and parallel hybrid systems
      2. Optimum distribution of drive sources
    2. Basic hybrid system configuration
      1. Types of motive power sources
      2. High efficiency Atkinson gasoline engine
      3. Permanent magnet AC motor
  3. Classify the different types of components used on hybrid electric systems
    1. Electric Motors
      1. AC synchronous motors
      2. DC brushless motors
    2. Hybrid generator
      1. High speed AC generator.
      2. Permanent magnet generator
    3. Power control unit
      1. Power inverter.
      2. Semiconductor switching devices
      3. Integrated control circuits
      4. DC to DC converters and boost converters
    4. Hybrid batteries
      1. Nickel-metal hydride batteries
      2. Battery pack design
    5. Regenerative braking systems
      1. Service brake and brake by wire
      2. Vehicle stability control
      3. Anti-lock brake
      4. Kinetic energy conversion
    6. Hybrid cooling systems
      1. Inverter cooling
      2. Motor generator cooling
      3. Integrated radiators
      4. High voltage battery cooling
      5. Coolant heat storage tank
      6. Electric coolant pumps
      7. Refrigerant pumps
  4. Define the basic operation of hybrid propulsion systems
    1. Coordination between the gasoline engine and electric drive motors.
      1. Optimum distribution of drive sources
      2. Function of the power control unit
      3. High efficiency gasoline engines
    2. Distinguish specific operating modes of the hybrid system.
      1. Management of the engine, and motor generators
      2. Idle stop and cylinder idling functions
      3. Understanding basic drive modes of a hybrid propulsion system
    3. Describe the operation of a continuously variable hybrid transmission.
      1. Power splitting device
      2. Planetary gear construction and operation
      3. Reducing friction losses
  5. Prepare a hybrid electric vehicle for storage
    1. Consumer level basics, avoiding a dead battery
    2. Long term storage considerations
    3. Jump starting
    4. Charging the high voltage battery
  6. Explain the recommended procedures for diagnosing a hybrid electric vehicle
    1. Warning lamp interpretation
    2. Ready light
    3. Area testing
      1. Symptom approach
      2. System approach
  7. Establish techniques for the use of scan tools as applicable to hybrid vehicles
    1. Understand the roll of scan tools as applicable to diagnostics.
    2. Identify vehicle, system, and navigating scan tool menus
    3. Use of aftermarket and manufactures scan tools.
    4. Use of bi-directional controls to activate systems and functions as related to diagnostics.
    5. Retrieve and clear diagnostic trouble codes from various electronic control modules.
    6. Interpret diagnostic trouble codes for use in analyzing systems or symptoms
    7. Reading and interrupting serial data inputs and control module outputs as related to diagnostic scenarios.
  8. Prepare a "Diagnostic Plan" for effective troubleshooting
    1. Identify related systems and symptoms
    2. Research of data and diagnostic parameters
    3. Locate wiring diagram information in both print and electronic media
    4. Use of information resources to locate components and connectors
    5. Determine needed test equipment.
    6. Create a progression of diagnostic tests based on results and conclusions.
    7. Combine application skills with diagnostic skills to formulate a diagnostic approach.
    8. Understand the interrelationship of the subsystems as a group.
    9. Problem briefing - discussion forum
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