SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

1st Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016

COURSE SYLLABUS in AET 201-Automotive Electrical

College Vision : An excellence-driven institution of higher learning committed to produce holistic and globally competitive individual.

Mission : To provide relevant, high quality and sustainable instruction, research, production and extension programs and services within a culture of
credible and responsive institutional governance.

Goals 1. Foster application of the discipline and provide its learner with industry-based training and education particularly in engineering,
technology and fisheries.
2. Conduct and utilize studies for the development of new products, systems and services relevant to Philippine life and of the global village.
3. Promote transfer of technology and spread useful technical skills, thus empowering its learners and their activities.

Program Vision : A globally competent and holistic worker in the industry

Mission : Preparing the graduates who are equip not only with strong theoretical understanding of technology but also with practical exposure in
industry.

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Goals : practice the automotive engineering technology discipline successfully within community accepted standards.
: acquire teamwork and communications skills to develop a successful career in automotive engineering technology.
: fulfill professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice of automotive engineering technology, including social,
environmental and economic considerations.
: engage in professional service, such as participation in professional society and community service.
: engage in life-long learning activities, such as graduate studies or professional workshops; and
: develop a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal goals, objectives and desires.
Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes: SSCT graduates are expected to:

: apply knowledge of mathematics, science and technology in a logical and discerning manner.
: participate effectively in teams involving several disciplines.
: communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual means in a technical setting.
: understand the impact of automotive engineering technology in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
: be prepared for a lifetime of continuing education.
: have an ability to use modern modeling and simulation techniques, and computing tools.
: be an efficient and productive technician in all automotive industries and manufacturers;
: exhibit the techniques of repairing, diagnosing, rectifying, supervising and managing; and
: practice the ethical conduct and safety measures.

Course Code : AET 201

Course Title : Automotive electrical
Course Credit : 5 units: 2 hour lecture 9 hours laboratory per week: total of 198 hours/semester
Prerequisite : none

Course Description:

This course deals with the operating principle, service repair, and maintenance of automotive electrical systems such as the starting, charging,
ignition, preheating, lighting, signal, hazard, information/ gauge circuit, horn, wiper, and washer circuits system. It also includes automotive electrical
circuit wiring connection and troubleshooting.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. define and describe automotive electrical;
2. service, repair and maintain automotive electrical system; and
3. demonstrate work values and maintain integrity of conduct in the workplace.
 Detailed Course Syllabus
Week Time Teaching and Learning Assessment Values Additional
Topics Intended Learning Outcomes Resources References
No. Frame Activities Tasks Integration Topic(s)
Week 33  Automotive  List the functions and components  Discussion using  Automotive Automotive  Written  Patience,
1- 3 Hours Electric and of the automotive electrical system multimedia electrical Mechanic examination Perseverance,
Electronic  Describe the purpose and uses of presentation mock-up th
10 Edition  Demonstrati Honesty,
System the block diagram and a wiring  Vehicle International on of
practical
diagram  Multimedia Edition 2004 skills
 Name the circuit-protection power point William H.
 Interview
devices, and explain the operation Cruise and
and repair of each Donald
 Define series circuits, parallel Anglin
circuits, and series-parallel circuits. Pages 340-
 Explain the fundamentals of 353
electrical trouble diagnosis. Manufacturer
 Demonstrate the use of jumper Service
wires, test lights, and meters in manual
diagnosing electrical troubles.
Week 22
4-5 Hours  Automotive  Describe the construction and  Written  Patience,
battery: operation of lead-acid storage  Discussion using  Automotive Automotive examination
Mechanic Perseverance,
construction battery multimedia electrical  Demonstrati Honesty,
and service presentation 10th Edition
 Define reserve capacity and cold mock-up on of
cranking rate  Demonstration of the  Vehicle International practical
operation of the Edition 2004 skills
 Determine the battery state-of- Multimedia Interview
battery operation power point William H.
charge and open-circuit voltage
Cruise and
 Perform a battery-load test and Donald
interpret the results Anglin
 Use a battery charger to charge the Pages 354-
battery 361
 Inspect, clean and replace the
battery and cables.
Week 33  Starting  Explain the purpose, construction,  Discussion using  Automotive Automotive  Written  Patience,
6-8 Hours system: and operation of the starting multimedia electrical Mechanic examination Perseverance,
operation system presentation mock-up th
10 Edition  Demonstrati Honesty,
. and service  Describe the construction and  Demonstration of the  Vehicle International on of
practical
operation of the overrunning operation of the Multimedia Edition 2004 skills
clutch, and how the pinion is starting operation power point William H. Interview
moved in and out of mesh with the  Service Cruise and
ring gear. manual Donald
 List the three basic starting system Anglin
complaints, and the possible causes Pages 362-
of each 374
 Perform a starting system Manufacturer
diagnosis by making cranking Service
voltage, voltage-drop, and current- manual
draw tests.
 Remove, service, and install a
starting motor.
 Describe the procedure for
jumping starting.

Week 33  Charging  Discussion using  Automotive  Written

 Describe how voltage is generated  Patience,
9-11 Hours system: multimedia electrical Automotive examination
and how alternating current is Perseverance,
operation changed to direct current in the presentation mock-up Mechanic  Demonstrati
10th Edition Honesty,
and service alternator  Demonstration of the  Vehicle on of
International practical
 Explain how the alternator and the operation of the Multimedia skills
charging operation power point Edition 2004
voltage regulator work. Interview
 Service William H.
 List four conditions that indicate Cruise and
charging system trouble and the manual
Donald
possible causes of each. Anglin
 Perform a charging system Pages 375-
diagnosis by making charging 386
output, full-field, and key-off Manufacturer
current drain tests. Service
 Replace the drive belt and an manual
externally mounted voltage
 regulator
 Remove, service, and install the
alternator.

MIDTERM
Week 22  Contact-  Describe the construction and  Discussion using  Automotive Automotive  Written  Patience,
12-13 Hours point operation of the contact-point ignition multimedia electrical Mechanic examination Perseverance,
ignition system presentation mock-up th
10 Edition  Demonstrati Honesty,
system  Define primary resistance and  Demonstration of the  Vehicle International on of
secondary wiring. practical
operation of the Multimedia Edition 2004
 Locate and identify ignition system William H.
skills
contact point ignition power point  Interview
components on various vehicles.
 Explain why centrifugal and vacuum
operation  Service Cruise and
manual Donald
advance mechanisms are necessary,
and how they work.
Anglin
 Describe the different types of spark Pages 387-
plugs, and explain heat range and 396
reach. Manufacturer
Service
manual
Week 33  Ignition  List the nine conditions in the ignition  Discussion using  Automotive
14-16 Hours system system trouble diagnosis chart and Automotive  Written  Patience,
multimedia electrical examination
explain the causes and corrections for Mechanic Perseverance,
diagnosis presentation mock-up
each. 10th Edition  Demonstrati Honesty,
and service  Demonstration of the  Vehicle on of
 Diagnose ignition system troubles International
using the spark tester, oscilloscope,
skills in diagnosing Multimedia practical
and servicing ignition power point Edition 2004 skills
breakout box, and stored trouble
system  Service William H. Interview
codes
Cruise and
 Inspect and replace the distributor manual
cap, rotor, coil, secondary cables, and Donald
spark plugs. Anglin
 Check and service the distributor Pages 441-
 Check and adjust ignition timing. 430
Manufacturer
Service
manual
Week 22  Lights,  Replace headlamps and other lamp  Discussion using  Automotive Automotive  Written  Patience,
17-18 hours safety and bulbs, check and adjust headlamp aim. multimedia electrical Mechanic examination Perseverance,
signaling,  Diagnose and repair troubles in the presentation mock-up 10th Edition  Demonstrati Honesty,
and driver horn, windshield wipers and washers.  Demonstration of the  Vehicle International on of
information  Describe analog and electronic skills in diagnosing of Multimedia Edition 2004 practical
instrument panels, and the operation skills
and control lights safety and power point William H. Interview
of the speedometer.
devices signaling  Service Cruise and
manual Donald
Anglin
Pages 431-
445
Manufacturer
Service
manual

FINAL EXAM

Course Requirements:
- Hand-out, Multimedia presentation, Result of rubrics, Test notebook, Attendance
- Periodic exam, Oral recitation, Project output, Reporting, Task Activity, Graded Report

Grading System:
Quizzes, class standing 20%
Periodical test 20%
Performance
(attendance, attitude, projects and skills) 60%
TOTAL 100%
Prepared by:

JOSEPH S. YATAN, MIE

Faculty

Checked and reviewed by:

ROGELIO R. CATACUTAN, MTE _______________________________ _______________________

Program Head Member Member

Approved by:

CECILIA E. ARCON, Ph.D.-TM

Chair, College of Industrial Technology
Date Revised: May, 2015
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STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED THE SYLLABUS

Syllabus in AET 201 Automotive Electrical

1st Semester, 2015-2016
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1. 11. 21. 31. 41.

2. 12. 22. 32. 42.

3. 13. 23. 33. 43.

4. 14. 24. 34. 44.

5. 15. 25. 35. 45.

6. 16. 26. 36. 46.

7. 17. 27. 37. 47.

8. 18. 28. 38. 48.

9. 19. 29. 39. 49.

10. 20. 30. 40. 50.

JOSEPH S.YATAN, MIE

Faculty