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AUTO 1238: Electrical-Electronic Systems
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and the diagnosis, service, and replacement of batteries. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting.
Credits
7.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe electrical fundamentals
- Describe electrical circuits and components
- Interpret wiring diagrams
- Use electrical test equipment
- Diagnose electrical faults
- Describe, diagnose and repair 12-volt batteries
- Describe ignition systems
- Describe engine management systems
- Use scan tools
- Identify high voltage components
- Describe hybrid and electric vehicle safety precautions and protocols
- Apply high voltage safety protocols
- Describe hybrid vehicles
- Describe electric vehicles (EV)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 105
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 175
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 105
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 175
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Students are given multiple choice quizzes throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Students are given a multiple choice final exam at the end of the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles. |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignments and Forums |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation |
Course topics
- Circuit terminology
- Circuit concepts
- Electrical components
- Magnetic theory
- Vehicle battery 12V, EV battery
- Ignition and engine management systems
- Hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.