Students learn about the design and function of automotive electronics systems and will perform troubleshooting and repair procedures. Topics include voltage, current, resistance, power, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, circuit terminology, electron and conventional current flow, circuit construction and electrical relationships. Additional topics include magnetic theory, circuit protection devices, semi-conductors, microprocessors, wiring, 12-volt batteries and on-board diagnostic systems.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Circuit terminology
- Circuit concepts
- Electrical components
- Magnetic theory
- Electrical test equipment
- Electronic components
- Microprocessor systems
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.