Master Syllabus AT1003, Mechanc/Electrical Components

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
Students will: determine how to diagnose steering and suspension; diagnose electrical concerns; complete headlamp and fog/driving lamp assemblies and repairs; demonstrate self-grounding procedures for handling electronic components; determine diagnosis, inspection and service needs for brake system hydraulic components; examine components of heating and air conditioning systems; determine the inspection, & service and repair needs for collision damaged cooling system components; distinguish between the under car components and systems; and determine the diagnosis, inspection and service requirements of active and passive restraint systems.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to inspect, remove, store and replace all vehicle mechanical and electrical components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair; inspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; diagnose and repair collision-damaged mechanical and electrical components; and demonstrate safe working habits and procedures within an auto collision/repair facility.

Course Outline

In this course, students will learn about electrical circuits, power accessories, automotive lighting, starting and charging systems, brake systems, restraints, and heating and cooling systems.

Hazardous materials,

personal safety, and refinish safety

Electrical circuits and DVOM

usage

Diagnosis, testing and repair

of common electrical loads

Power accessories

Lighting, starting and

charging systems

Automotive lighting

Brakes

Restraints

Heating and cooling systems

  1. WKR01
  2. ELE01
  3. ELE02
  4. PWR01
  5. LSC01
  6. LSC04
  7. BRA01
  8. RES01
  9. HEA01
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Live work
  3. I-CAR PPD-EE
  4. Individual Projects
Instructional Resources and Materials

I-CAR PDP-EE

Methods of Assessment

Student evaluation will be based upon class discussion, exams, class attendance, and student participation in the classroom and shop areas.

Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained in real life situations.

Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/ honesty, positive attitude, judgement, and responsibility.

  1. Outcome 1
  2. Outcome 3- Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
  3. Outcome 5
  4. Outcome 9

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