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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Automotive Mechanics 229B
Course Description and Outline


AUTO 229B: Advanced Automotive Electricity


2008-2009
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Automotive Mechanics
Academic Division Technology
Prerequisites AUTO 111B
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
I : Catalog Course Description
Continues study of material presented in AUTO 111B. Reviews and amplifies principles and theory of automotive electricity and the maintenance of automobile electrical systems. Focuses on electronic applications. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools and hand-held test instruments. Introduces testing and servicing automotive electronic components. Expands on maintenance of a variety of systems and accessories.
II : Course Objectives

Demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge of automotive
electricity procedures for maintaining a variety of systems.

Understand electronic applications.

Demonstrate proficiency using the resources, tools, and diagnostic equipment involved in automotive electricity procedures.

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

This course may be chosen as an elective in the Associate of Applied Science Automotive Mechanics Program.

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:

• Understand the automotive electricity subject matter.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of current practices in the automotive field

Sections II and III were prepared on March 4, 2005. Please contact the Technology division for more information.
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