Course Syllabus –
Automotive Electronics
Assignment Code 20105
Course Description
Aim: There is a high demand for trained individuals in the automotive service field. The desire
for the students to receive industry-based training at the basic level and step up to the higher
level of competency in this field is the ultimate goal of this course. Completion of this course
will aide students as they continue their education at the post-secondary level or in the workforce
and in the preparation for their ASE certification test.
Grade Level: 10TH-12TH Length: Semester Course
Prerequisites: None 50 min. period
Topics Covered:
General electrical systems
Battery components
Starting system components
Charging system components
Lightning system components
Horn and wiper/washer components
Driver information systems
Accessories systems
Career exploration
Instructional Philosophy and Delivery Plan
Expectation: Students will be expected to meet all the course goals by demonstrating their
understanding of the basic concepts of each topic area. In order to pass the course students will
need a minimum of 68%
Delivery Method: Instruction will consist of individual hands on activities and projects, group
work, lecture, discussion, reading, writing, self-assessment, and the use of technology
Skills USA projects will be incorporated into the course.
Community Involvement: Guest speakers from industry will be brought in throughout the
course. Learning trips will be taken for various units in the course. Students will also have to
use community resources to complete individual and group projects.
Assessment: Students will be graded on the following items, Lab time, presentations, written
reports, tests, daily work, group work, and individual projects.
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Course Standards
AE0.1. Demonstrate Shop Safety
AE1.1. Demonstrate how to complete a work order
AE1.2. Apply Ohm’s law
AE1.3. Use a digital multimeter (DMM) to diagnose electrical circuits
AE1.4. Identify and interpret electrical systems
AE1.5. Repair electrical problems
AE1.6. Repair wiring problems
AE2.1. Service a battery system
AE2.2. Test and repair battery systems
AE2.3. Identify hybrid vehicle electrical systems
AE3.1. Test starting system
AE3.2. Service starter system
AE3.3 Diagnose starter system
AE4.1. Test charging system
AE4.2. Service charging system
AE5.1. Test lighting system
AE5.2. Inspect lighting system
AE5.3. Identify safety precautions
AE6.1. Test horn & wiper/washer system
AE7.1. Test warning devices and driver operation
AE7.2. Test gauge devices
AE8.1. Test body accessories
AE9.1 Research career opportunities in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
(TD&L) fields.
Major Course Projects
Enter Course Projects
Assessment Plan & Grading Scale
Grade Scale Description of Work
A 92-100% Consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of quality and effort.
Having all work in on time and completed to exceed expectations.
Mastery in evaluating, synthesizing, and applying the knowledge.
B 84-91% Consistently demonstrates proficient knowledge with a good effort
and quality of work. All assignments are complete and on time.
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, analyze, synthesize and apply
the principles.
C 76-83% Demonstrates proficient knowledge and the ability to apply
knowledge. Work shows average effort. A few assignments may be
missed or late.
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D 68-75% Work shows minimal effort and some assignments are late.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of recalling or comprehending
knowledge
F Below – Understanding is below basic. Work is of poor quality and does not
68% meet standards or expectations.
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