Syllabus

Automotive Service 1320 - Specialized Electricity and Electronics- 4 Credit Hours

Course Description:

Fundamentals, use of meters, wiring diagrams, wiring repair and selected electrical devices. Semiconductor fundamentals, transistors, microprocessors, and selected electronic devices.

Important:

·         Automotive electronics are constantly changing, consequently the content of this course is subject to change.  As a result of this change, the course book may not always match exactly the online course material.  The course book is published at the beginning of fall semester each year and is current at that time; it is intended as a reference manual for AUSV 1320. 

·         The homework assignments and quizzes you are assigned to complete are from the online course, not the course book.

·         Online courses have at least one potentially serious drawback; little or no face-to-face interaction with your professor.  The students who do well in this online electrical course are students who:

o    are computer literate.

o    are self-motivated to do their reading, assignments, and quizzes.

o    are self-disciplined enough to stick with the schedule of assignments and quizzes shown below.

o    E-mail jkelly1@weber.edu or call (801-626-7183) the instructor when they need help or have a question.

• A high-speed DSL or Cable internet connection is recommended; there are hundreds of photographs and graphics that will be viewed in this course. 

Objectives:

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

·         Describe Electromotive Force (EMF), Resistance, and Current, their units of measurement, and the relationship between them.

·         Demonstrate how to qualify and use a Digital Multimeter (DMM) to measure Volts, Ohm's, and Amps.

·         Describe basic electrical theory and operation as it relates to automobile diagnosis and repair.

·         Demonstrate how to read an electrical wiring diagram including describing common electrical schematic symbols.

·         Describe the difference between American Wire Gauge (AWG) and Metric wire sizes.

·         Demonstrate proper wiring, connector, and terminal repairs including soldering.

·         Demonstrate basic electrical circuit troubleshooting skills

·         Describe the operation and applications of diodes and transistors.

·         Demonstrate how to test diodes and transistors.

·         Describe basic computer operation, inputs, decision making, outputs, etc..

·         Describe serial data communication and give examples of its use.

·         Describe how to diagnose a computer related problem.

·         Describe how to the diagnostic thought process to develop a diagnostic strategy.

·         Demonstrate basic on-board computer system related diagnosis.

NATEF TASKS:

The Automotive Technology program at Weber State University is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).  To obtain NATEF certification, certain tasks must be taught or performed in each of the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas.  The tasks covered in this course are from ASE area 6a - Electrical / Electronic Systems - General Electrical System Diagnosis.  The tasks covered include:

·         Task 1. Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine necessary action. P-1

·         Task 2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as electrical/electronic system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

·         Task 4. Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's Law). P-1

·         Task 5. Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems. P-1

·         Task 6. Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems. P-1

·         Task 7. Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action. P-2

·         Task 8. Measure source voltage and perform voltage drop tests in electrical/electronic circuits using a voltmeter; determine necessary action. P-1

·         Task 9. Measure current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ammeter; determine necessary action. P-1

·         Task 10. Check continuity and measure resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ohmmeter; determine necessary action. P-1

·         Task 11. Check electrical circuits using fused jumper wires; determine necessary action. P-2

·         Task 12. Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action. P-1

·         Task 14. Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action. P-1

·         Task 15. Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action. P-1

·         Task 16. Repair wiring harnesses and connectors. P-1
Task 17. Perform solder repair of electrical wiring. P-1

Required Materials:

·         Text book "Specialized Automotive Electronics Training - Second Edition" by John Kelly. Available in the WSU bookstore.

·         A Digital Multimeter (DMM).  (Although the Fluke 87-E DMM is recommended ($313.00), it is not required for this class. Radio Shack and Sears both sell inexpensive (less than $100.00) meters.  See chapter five for differences between DMMs.)

·         A Test Light. (Available from Radio Shack, Sears, or any tool truck (Snap-on, Matco, etc.).  See chapter ten for differences between test lights.)

·         An automobile to take measurements on.

·         Access to Paper or Electronic Service information for the applicable automobile.  (Your instructor can help you with access to electronic service information if needed).

Grading Criteria:

The following criteria will determine your grade

·         20 hands-on exercises (30%)

·         20 chapter quiz's (30%)

·         One two-part multiple choice online final exam (15%)

·         One hands-on final exam (25%)

The final exams are worth 40% of your grade, the chapter assignments and quiz's make up the other 60%.

Letter grades are determined by the percentage of possible points accumulated.

·         A = 95% - 100%

·         A- = 90% - 94%

·         B+ = 87% - 89%

·         B = 84% - 86%

·         B- = 77% - 83%

·         C+ = 74% - 76%

·         C = 70% - 73%

·         C- = 67% - 69%

·         D+ = 64% - 66%

·         D = 60% - 63%

·         D- = 57% - 59%

·         E = Below 57%

Schedule:

The following is a list of due dates for each assignment, quiz and test. Each chapter has a hands-on assignment and a quiz. They are both due on the dates listed below.  You may move as quickly through the material as you would like.

·         Chapters 1 and 2 - August 31, 2007

·         Chapter 3 and 4 - September 7, 2007

·         Chapter 5 and 6 - September 14, 2007

·         Chapter 7 and 8 - September 21, 2007

• Chapter 9 and 10 - September 28, 2007

·         Chapter 11 and 12 – October 5, 2007

·         Chapter 13 and 14 – October 12, 2007

• Chapter 15 and 16 – October 26, 2007

·         Chapter 17 and 18 – November 2, 2007

·         Chapters 19, and 20 – November 9, 2007

·         Final Exam Part One - Online Test – anytime August 27 – December 7, 2007

·         Final Exam Part Two - Hands-on Test - anytime August 27 – December 7, 2007. See policy number four shown below.

Policies:

1.      All of your assignments must be completed by their posted dates at 11:59 p.m. See the dates listed above.

2.      Late work will NOT be accepted unless arrangements are made ahead of time with the instructor.

3.      At the end of the semester you can take the written final exam part one any time during finals week until 11:59 p.m. on the last day.

4.      You must make an appointment with the instructor to take the hands-on portion of the final exam when you are ready; the final date to take this exam is December 7, 2007. This hands-on exam takes about 30 minutes. Make this appointment as soon as you can, the best time fill up quickly.

5.      You must do your own work, collaboration with other students is not allowed. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in a score of zero for the assignment, quiz, or exam.

Services for Students with Disabilities:

"Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Services Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including the syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary."

For more information about the SSD contact them at 801-626-6413, ssd@weber.edu, or http://departments.weber.edu/ssd/.