Master Syllabus DI1015, Adv Electrical/Electron System

Credits 5 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0

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.

Course Outcomes

Describe the elements that make up a wiring schematic (i.e., wire markings, wire size, symbols of components, grounds, relationship between components and circuits, power distribution).

Identify types and applications of electrical wiring.

Identify and describe wiring repair procedures.

Identify schematic diagram electrical symbols SAE, DIN, and Valley Forge.

Describe how to read wiring schematics.

Recommend diagnostic strategies using electrical schematics and test equipment.

Identify differences between various types of electrical schematics'�pictorial, isometric, block, schematic, and wiring diagrams'�and power and ground distribution

Describe and explain network control of lighting circuits.

Identify and describe various types of lighting technology used in commercial vehicles.

Identify and describe commercial vehicle interior and exterior lighting circuits.

Identify lighting standards for commercial vehicles.

Categorize and describe failures in bulbs and lighting circuits.

Describe the operation of data bus driven gauges and warning devices.

Describe the operation of stepper motors and stepper motor type gauges.

Identify and describe procedures to inspect and test electronic gauge systems.

Identify and explain the advantages of electronic signal processing over mechanical system control.

Identify and describe the types of electrical signals and associated terminology.

Identify and describe the operating principles of electronic signal processing systems used in electrical system control on commercial vehicles.

Identify and describe the functions, construction, and application of electronic control modules.

Identify and describe the operating strategies of electronic signal processing systems used in electrical system control on commercial vehicles.

Identify and describe the functions, construction, and application of electronic sensors used to produce electrical signals for electronic control systems.

Recommend and describe diagnostic procedures for sensors used in electronic control systems.

Identify and describe classifications of on-board vehicle networks.

Identify and explain the purpose and advantages of vehicle networks and multiplex technology.

Identify and explain basic principles of multiplex communication technology.

Describe the function, construction, and operating principles of vehicle networks.

Identify and describe legislative requirements of engine manufacturer'�s diagnostic and heavy-duty on-board diagnostic (HD-OBD) systems.

Differentiate between on- and off-board diagnostics.

Identify and describe features of on-board diagnostic (OBD) strategies.

Identify and describe circuit monitoring strategies for out-of-range fault detection.

Identify and describe principles of fault detection and diagnosis for commercial vehicle electronic control systems.

Describe and explain standards for assigning fault codes to circuit faults.

Course Outline

Introduction

Electric Wiring

Wiring Failure and Repair

Wiring Diagrams

Fundamentals of the Body Electrical System

Lighting Systems

Trailer Cords and Plugs

Warning Lights

Gauge Operating Systems

Sending Units

Speedometers

Driver Information Screens

Troubleshooting Instrument Gauge Problems

Benefits of Electronic Control

Elements of Electronic Processing Systems

Types of Electrical Signals

Processing Function

Types of Sensors

Sensors and Position Calculations

Sensor Fault Detection Principles

Maintenance of Sensors

Overview of On-Board Networks

Network Classification

Controlled Area Networks (CANs)

Wireless Communication Network

Fundamentals of HB-OBD

Types of HB-OBD Monitors

Maintaining HD-OBD

Summary

Instructional Methods

Textbook

Videos

Power Points

Computer training programs

Instructional Resources and Materials

Lecture PowerPoint presentation

Test bank

Image bank

NATEF Task Sheets

Methods of Assessment

Outcome 1

Assignments

Outcomes 3,4,5

Tests and assignments

Outcomes 6

Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.

Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.

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