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Course Details

AUT 161   Basic Auto Electricity
   
Lecture: 04 Lab: 03
Clinical:  00 Credit: 05
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: Take DRE-097 or ENG-080 and RED-080 or Placement Test Equivalent
Corequisites:   None
   
This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.