AUTO 2060 - Automotive Electrical III

Credit Hours: 3.00
(4 contact hrs)
This course will cover automotive computers, communication networks, lab scope operation, sensors and electronically controlled circuits. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: AUTO-1000Prerequisite: AUTO-1040Prerequisite: AUTO-1050

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the function of the PCM and BCM.

Objectives:

Describe the function of RAM.
Describe the function of ROM.
Describe the function the E-PROM.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to properly use a lab scope.

Objectives:

Describe the types and useage of lab scopes.
Explain how to use a lab scope to test for pulse width modulation.
Explain how to use a lab scope as a graphing multimeter.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to diagnose communication networks.

Objectives:

Describe the function of a single wire communication network.
Describe the function of a two wire communication network.
Describe the function of a gateway in a communication network.
Demonstrate the procedure for testing a communication network.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Electrical/III - 1060 3 Cr 4 Contact Hours

Electronic Components
1. Computers
  1. RAM
  2. ROM
  3. E-PROM
  4. Baud Rate
  5. Bit Processors
  6. Capacitor Operation, Safety
Communication Networks
1. Two Wire
2. One Wire
3. Stub Networks
4. Gateways
5. Can Systems
6. Testing Methods
Lab Scope Operation
1. Lab Scope Types and Useage
2. Pulse Width Modulation
3. Graphing Multimeter
Sensor Types and Testing
1. Potentiometers
2. Hall Effect
3. Voltage Dividers
4. Variable Reluctance
5. Transducers
6. Temperature Sensors
  1. NTC
  2. PTC
7. Pm Generators
8. Magneto Resistance
Electronically Controlled Circuits (?)
1. Occupational Restraint Systems
2. Air Bag Safety
3. Remote Start/Modem
4. Ambient Light Control
5. Noise Cancellation

Primary Faculty
LaHaie, Kurtis
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088