General Information

• Name: Automotive Electricity II
• Discipline: Automotive Mechanics (AUTO)
• Units (Credits): 3–6
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: AUTO 111 or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theories taught in AUTO 102. Provides practical, hands-on experience through the use of Multi meters, VAT 40, manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and hand held test instruments. Shop safety and cleanup are always stressed.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Further explores automotive electricity theory, principles and maintenance.

Presents safety, use of manuals, hand tools, and hand held test instruments.

Introduce testing and servicing of automotive electronic components

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This is a required course in the Associate of Applied Science Automotive Mechanics Program and the Automotive Mechanics Certificate of Achievement.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Mechanics is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current automotive environment.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:
1. Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.
2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
b. present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
c. demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.
d. utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.