AMST 1110

Starting & Charging Systems

Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the service procedures necessary to repair charging and starting system components. Electrical principles are applied to test and troubleshoot complete circuits as well as components of each. Fundamental rebuilding principles and system analysis are emphasized. Safe battery testing and service are performed. Prerequisite(s): None

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

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Outline

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

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.

Competencies

1. Explain battery theory.
2. Demonstrate battery testing
3. Describe starting system theory and operation
4. Demonstrate starting system diagnosis and repair
5. Demonstrate professionalism
6. Describe charging system theory and operation
7. Demonstrate charging system diagnosis and repair
8. Describe starting and charging system safety procedures
9. Demonstrate starting and charging system safety procedures

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in the Learning 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.