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AUT 1050 - Basic Electrical


Clock Hours: 30

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications ASE Certified Electrical/Electronics Technician

Course Description:
This course provides training in Basic Electrical Concepts. Student will learn digital multimer usage, electrical testing techniques, basic circuits, and how to read a wiring diagram. The course helps prepare students for the Electrical/Electronic Technician certification test administered by ASE.

Student Learning Outcomes:
 

A. General

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law). (ASE A6- A.4)
  2. Demonstrate proper use of a digital multi-meter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow and resistance. (ASE A6- A.5)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits. (ASE A6- A.6)
  4. Describe types of test lights; use appropriate test light to check operation of electrical circuits per service information. (ASE A6- A.7)
  5. Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis of electrical/electronic circuit problems. (ASE A6- A.9)
  6. Test and measure circuit using an oscilloscope and/or graphing multi-meter (GMM); interpret results; determine needed action. (ASE A6- A.13)