IAST 1023: Automotive Electronics
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn about the design and function of automotive electronics systems and will perform troubleshooting and repair procedures. Topics include voltage, current, resistance, power, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, circuit terminology, electron and conventional current flow, circuit construction and electrical relationships. Additional topics include magnetic theory, circuit protection devices, semi-conductors, microprocessors, wiring, 12-volt batteries and on-board diagnostic systems.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe principles of electricity and magnetism
- Use electrical test equipment to measure electrical signals
- Describe principles of electronics and circuit component operation
- Diagnose and service wiring systems
- Service 12 Volt batteries
- Use scan tools to access vehicle data stream information from a vehicle computer
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 150
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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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70
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Students are given m/c quizzes and tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge
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Lab Work
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30
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Practical knowledge & skills are evaluated in the shop while students work on training aids & customer cars
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Course topics
- Circuit terminology
- Circuit concepts
- Electrical components
- Magnetic theory
- Electrical test equipment
- Electronic components
- Microprocessor systems
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.