Course Catalog Information (24-25)
AUTO 99B
Automotive Charging, Ignition and Accessory Systems
Course Description
The fundamentals of automotive electronic devices as they apply to the automotive charging and ignition systems. Emphasis on diagnosis of these systems using test instruments including the oscilloscope. Introduction to automotive accessory systems including wiring and repair techniques. Skill development in the understanding of the electrical wiring diagram networks as provided by manufacturers.
Student Learning Outcomes
- The student will demonstrate the ability to repair a copper strand wire, perform a parasitic draw test, and measure the resistance of various components.
Course Details
- Units
- 7 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 9
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Elementary algebra or equivalent or higher, or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
- Approved Automotive Technology Course Sequence Contract required.