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DEMR-2432-001 Electronic Controls
<p>Prerequisite: ELPT 1311</p>
Advanced skills in diagnostic and programming techniques of electronic control systems.
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(4 sem hrs; 2 lec, 6 lab)
On Campus Course
Text book - Heavy Duty Trucks Systems 6th Edition
Authors: Sean Bennett
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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Workbook - Heavy Duty Truck Systems 6th Edition.
Authors: Sean Bennett
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Bundled: ISBN 978-1-30562-112-1
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt or a shirt with the company logo that the student works for, to both class and lab. Pants will be respectable and wore properly, waist up around the waist where they belong. Safety glasses are the responsibility of the student and will be worn at all times while in the shop/lab environment. Clean up materials will be supplied as needed. Special tools will be supplied as needed. Safety shoes/boots, with slip resistance soles. Steel toes not required. No regular tennis shoes allowed.
Tools are not required to be brought to class by the student. Necessary tools and equipment are provided for in class use for assigned class and lab projects.
Tools are required for student employment during program and before graduation. Tool Purchase Opportunities with discounts at Sears, Mac, Snap-on and Western Equipment will be given and encouraged.
Cost for these tools and boxes average $1500.00 - $2000.00. You are responsible for purchasing these tools before graduation.
Required professional and safety attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
An introduction to basic principles of electronics and electronic controls on Heavy Duty trucks. The student will utilize specialized tools to diagnose or change parameter; read and interpret technical manuals; and identify and test sensors and actuator circuits.
Lecture and discuss Textbook Chapters 5-12. ASE format multiple choice tests.
Lectures and hands on assignments help prepare students for the ASE Med/Heavy Diesel electronics tests.
Workbook and textbook Chapters 5-12 assignments to be finished and turned in for grading and review for test.
Utilize specialized tools to diagnose or change parameters; read and interpret technical manuals; and identify and test sensors and actuator circuits. (NATEF)
Use and understand the digital multi-meter. (NATEF)
Identify different types of circuits, how they are formed and how they function.
Demonstrate how a relay works and how it is used in circuits. (NATEF)
Explain the difference between analog and digital electrical components.
Identify different types of batteries and their applications. (NATEF)
Explain how an alternator works as a battery charging unit and identify the various circuits associated with an alternator. (NATEF)
Identify starting circuits and their components. (NATEF)
Perform voltage drop tests and understand what they are for and how to do them. (NATEF)
Demonstrate the fundamentals of CAN BUS, Multiplexing, OBD2 and ISO bus. (NATEF)
Identify the wiring schematic symbols and demonstrate how to read schematics. (NATEF)
Explain how micro-computers are networked and describe how they are used in equipment.
Demonstrate an understanding of J1587/1708 and J1939 information high ways.
Demonstrate the retrieval of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) from the system of a piece of equipment and interpret what it is saying. (NATEF)
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Maturity, honesty and respect is required and given.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.
Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.
Students must come to class wearing the appropriate AC uniform shirt or a shirt with the company logo that the student works for.
Student MUST wear safety glasses in the shop/lab.
No cell phones are to be in use during class unless requested by instructor.
Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of instructor.
Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, pants must be worn in the proper location (around the waist).
No head gear to be worn in building, except in shop, then must be worn appropriately.
No tobacco or e-vape use on campus.
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Final grade will be figured as Homework 13%, Test 12%, Attendance 40%, Job Work sheets 17%, and Shop/Lab 18%. All assignments will be turned in a timely manner for a grade or the student will receive a failing grade (F). Shop/lab projects grade is at the instructor’s discretion. Lose of points from being absent; tardiness and leaving early totaling 6 days will result in a failure grade. Instructor holds the rights to add to the points or take points away, depending on student’s performance. Student following of the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be considered in the final grade. Being absent more than 6 days will result in a failing grade, no matter what the students other grades add up to.
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Class attendance is mandatory and will effect final grade. Learning tricks of the trade will only come from attending lectures and hands on instruction.
Points will be taken off for tardiness and leaving early.
Loss of points from being absent; tardiness and/ or leaving early adding up to 6 days will result in a failing grade.
Being absent more than 6 days will result in a failing grade, no matter what the students other grades add up to.
Points taken off for tardy and early departures will be at instructor’s discretion. The points being deducted will be in a progressive manner. Where each time tardy or early leave the time from each will be added together and then the points will be figured from that.
Leaving without signing out is same as Early Departure Unexcused.
Signing out early without instructor’s permission is same as Early Departure Unexcused.
Students must sign themselves in and out. Students are not allowed to sign another student in or out.
This schedule is a tentative outline of times and test. These dates are subject to change dependent on speed of individual classes and informational transition to students. If you plan on missing any days of instruction, your instructor must be given this information in writing, or E-Mail. Failure to follow these instructions forfeits the student’s ability to make up work test outside of the instructors permission.
This class will meet 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Module 1 Discuss syllabus and class objectives. Questions and answers. Discuss lab and shop safety and electronic test equipment usage. Questions and answers. Assign questions at end of Chapter 5.
Module 2 Lecture Chapter 5. Questions and answers.
Module 3 Questions at end of chapter 5 in textbook and workbook are due at beginning of class.
Review for Chapter 5 test. Shop/lab work with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers. Assign Questions chapter 6 and 7.
Module 4 Test Chapter 5. Questions and answers. Lecture Chapter 6. Questions and answers
Module 5 Shop/lab work with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers.
Module 6 Chapter 5 lab work sheet is due. Lecture Chapter 11. Questions and answers.
Module 7 Questions at end of chapter 6 and 11 in textbook and workbook are due at beginning of class. Review for Chapter 6 and 11 test. Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers.
Module 8 Test Chapters 6 and 11. Questions and answers. Lecture Chapter 7. Questions and answers.
Module 9 Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers. Assign Questions chapters 7 and 8.
Module 10 Lecture Chapter 8. Chapter 6 and 11 lab work sheet is due. Questions and answers.
Module 11 Review for Chapters 7 and 8 test. Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers.
Module 12 Test Chapters 7 and 8. Questions and answers. Lecture Chapter 9.
Module 13 Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers. Questions at end of chapter 7 and 8 in textbook and workbook are due at beginning of class. Assign Questions chapter 9 and 10.
Module 14 Chapter 7 and 8 lab work sheets are due. Lecture Chapter 10. Questions and answers.
Module 15 Review for Chapters 9 and 10 test. Questions and answers. Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers.
Module 16 Test Chapters 9 and 10. Questions at end of chapter 9 and 10 in textbook and workbook are due at beginning of class. Assign Questions chapter 12. Lecture Chapter 12.
Module 17 Chapter 9 and 10 lab work sheets are due. Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers.
Module 18 Lecture CAN-BUS. Questions and answers.
Module 19 Shop/lab with workbook, and test equipment. Questions and answers.
Module 20 Questions at end of chapter 12 in textbook and workbook are due at beginning of class. Test Chapters 12 and CAN-BUS. Lecture schematic symbols. Questions and answers.
Module 21 Chapter 12 lab work sheets are due. Shop/lab with workbook and test equipment. working with diagnostic equipment, pulling diagnostic code, and making repairs. Questions and answers.
Module 22 Review for last test.
Module 23 Last test.
Enrolling in this class will qualify the student for large Snap-on and MAC tool discounts on required tools for class and work. See instructor.
Students are advised to have an afternoon job as a Diesel Technician helper at a local dealership or repair facility.
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