Year
Year 1
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Introduces basic electrical theory, circuit analysis, and diagnostic procedures for automotive systems.
About the course
This course covers the basics of electrical theory and how it applies to vehicles. You will learn how voltage, current, and resistance work together in a circuit. The class focuses on reading wiring diagrams and using tools like multimeters to find problems in automotive systems.
You will practice finding open circuits and shorts in lighting, starting, and charging systems. The course also covers safe handling of batteries and electronic modules. You will complete practical tests where you build circuits and troubleshoot faults.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- HVEQ 1160 Introduction to Heavy Equipment Safety
Learning outcomes
- Explain the fundamental principles of voltage, current, and resistance in automotive circuits.
- Read and interpret standard automotive electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Use a multimeter to test continuity, voltage drops, and resistance in live circuits.
- Diagnose open and short circuits in lighting, starting, and charging systems.
- Apply safe handling procedures for batteries, capacitors, and sensitive electronic modules.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical circuit building and testing | 40 |
| Mid-term written examination | 30 |
| Final diagnostic scenario | 30 |