AUT 615 - Auto Electricity/Electronics

1. Describe basic principles of electricity.
   1. Define voltage.
   2. Describe amperage.
   3. Discuss resistance.
   4. Describe theories of current flow.
   5. State principles of current production by magnetic induction.
2. Evaluate circuits
   1. Calculate voltage drops.
   2. Figure resistance.
   3. Calculate current.
   4. Figure wattage.
3. Construct basic circuits.
   1. Assemble a series circuit.
   2. Create a parallel circuit.
   3. Build a series-parallel circuit.
4. Perform electrical checks using test equipment
   1. Demonstrate voltmeter use.
   2. Measure current with an ammeter.
   3. Check resistance with an ohmmeter.
   4. Measure frequency.
   5. Check duty cycle.
   6. Use DMM min/max functions.
   7. Check electrical circuits with a test lamp.
   8. Use fused jumper wires.
5. Evaluate semiconductors.
   1. Explain diode operation.
   2. List diode applications.
   3. Discuss transistor operation.
   4. Describe capacitor operation
   5. Measure semiconductor circuits
6. Demonstrate wire repair techniques
   1. Reattach broken wires with solder.
   2. Replace damaged terminals and connectors.
7. Interpret electrical service information.
   1. Read wiring diagrams.
   2. Use component locator charts.
   3. Identify terminal and connector cavities
8. Analyze microprocessor operation.
   1. List types of memory.
   2. Explain digital signals.
   3. Describe multiple processor communication protocols.
   4. Recognize analog inputs.
   5. Summarize digital outputs.
   6. Identify sources of EMI/RFI.
9. Diagnose electrical faults
   1. Perform system functional check.
   2. Use principles of electricity for diagnostic strategy.
   3. Use wiring diagrams as a diagnostic resource.
   4. Make digital multimeter measurements during electrical diagnosis.
   5. Inspect and test fuses, fusible links, and circuit breakers.
   6. Inspect and test switches, connectors, and solid state devices.
   7. Locate shorts, opens, and hi resistance in circuits.
   8. Determine necessary repairs.