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AUT 1114 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I

Comprehension of Ohm’s law, basic electrical circuits, digital meter usage, batteries, starting and charging system operation. Diagnosis of wire harness repair procedures and service. One classroom, six lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Assess automotive electrical schematics both electronically and manually, utilizing printed repair manual information, to comprehend vehicle circuits and predict circuit electrical values.
  • Diagnose electrical circuits using Ohm's law.
  • Diagnose electrical circuits utilizing a digital multimeter.
  • Understand and test basic battery, starting and charging systems utilizing a digital multimeter and available test equipment.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 1.4 hours
  • Lab: 4.8 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Automotive Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 215
Faculty: Truxal
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: A Term
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 17
Meets: MWF from 1:30PM to 4:50PM
Section: A20
Open Seats: 17
Meets: MWF from
1:30PM to 4:50PM
Section: A20