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AMST 1102

Transportation Electronics

Credits: 3

Description: Preparation for the electronic and computer related courses that follow. The theory and operation of electricity, semi-conductors (transistors, diodes, light emitting diodes, fluorescent displays), and test instruments will be studied. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)


Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

  1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
  2. Demonstrate technology skills.

Competencies

  1. Demonstrate professionalism
  2. Describe electrical system safety procedures
  3. Demonstrate electrical system safety procedures
  4. Explain the laws of electricity
  5. Describe the components of electric circuits
  6. Demonstrate simple electric circuit diagnosis and repair
  7. Describe electrical circuit testing equipment
  8. Describe electrical circuit diagrams
  9. Demonstrate using electrical circuit diagrams to diagnosis vehicle electrical systems

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in the Learnng Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.

Last Updated: 2011-05-23