AT 16 - Automotive Electrical Systems

    Recent Professors
    A. Florez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A course covering theory and principles of automotive electrical systems. The course includes basic electrical theory, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical symbols and schematics, automotive batteries, charging systems, voltage regulation, starting systems, lighting systems, and various accessories. The laboratory portion of the course will place emphasis on diagnosis and testing techniques required to effectively determine the necessary action in an electrical system failure. The use of schematics, technical specifications, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and circuit testers will be required. The course is designed in conjunction with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation standards and subsequently will in part prepare the student for the ASE Electrical / Electronic Certification Examination.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:45pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 6:55pm–10:05pm