AMM 161 - Electrical and Electronics

Credits: 1-19
LEC hours per week: 9
LAB hours per week: 20
Introduction to electricity and electronics used in the automotive industry. Students will study voltage, resistance, amperage, ohms law, circuits, wiring diagrams and use of electrical and electronics test equipment. This course will cover major and accessory electrical devices used on today’s vehicles. Emphasis will be placed on theory, diagnosis, service and repair of all electrical components. This course is structured to provide competency-based application of NATEF automotive repair tasks in a working shop environment and will provide students with the background and knowledge to take the ASE certification examinations.
Course Outcomes:

Locate, diagnose and inspect general electrical systems.
Diagnose, inspect and service batteries.
Diagnose, inspect and repair starting systems.
Diagnose, inspect and repair charging systems.
Diagnose, inspect and repair lighting systems.
Diagnose, inspect and repair gauges, warning devices and driver information systems.
Diagnose incorrect horn and wiper/washer.
Diagnose and repair incorrect accessories.
Scan and perform component diagnosis on hybrid automotive electrical systems.