DSL 111 Diesel Technology Introduction to Electrical and Electronics

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 8
Credits: 6

Introduces electrical/electronic fundamentals applied to diesel and agricultural vehicle systems. Includes theory, design, diagnosis, and repair of wiring and circuits, batteries, alternators, and starters, lighting system, gauge, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories. Uses test instruments and electrical troubleshooting manuals currently recommended by the industry. Provides a strong background in the theory, diagnosis, and repair of electrical and electronic systems.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 080 and MTH 052; or consent of instructor.
Concurrent: DSL 110.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the relationships between voltage, current flow and resistance.
Demonstrate the operation of basic electrical circuits (series, parallel, series-parallel).
Demonstrate the appropriate skills required to correctly diagnose and repair electrical and electronic circuits, systems and power accessories.
Identify correct industry repair and diagnostic procedures.
Identify and locate common connector information.
Demonstrate correct safety procedures.
Demonstrate appropriate time management skills.

Content Outline

Principles of electricity
- Relationship between resistance, current, and voltage
Generating electricity
Basic electrical circuits
- Series and parallel circuit
- Series and parallel circuits
Circuit control devices
- Test switches, fuses, relays, ignition switch wiper switch, and window switch
Commercial vehicle batteries
Advanced battery technology
Servicing commercial vehicle batteries
Heavy-Duty starting systems and circuits
Charging system and services
Electrical wiring and circuit designs