Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AMT 1620: Electrical Application

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers basic electricity; Batteries, starting and charging systems, and electrical accessories. This course also covers the proper diagnosis and repair of these systems. This course aligns with ASE standard: Electrical/Electronic systems.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Basic Electricity and Electrical Theory
  2. Battery design and operation
  3. Starting systems diagnosis and repair
  4. Charging systems diagnosis and repair
  5. Electrical Accessory operation and testing procedures
  6. Series and Parallel circuits
  7. Wiring schematics
  8. Wiring and wiring repair
  9. Battery design and function
  10. Diagnostic Equipment and Usage
  11. Troubleshooting and Repair of Automotive Electrical Systems
  12. Electronic ignition primary and secondary circuitry
  13. Understanding important specifications when working with ignition systems

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Apply Ohm's Law and relate electrical formulas to problem solving.
  2. Show effective use of digital voltmeters and test lights.
  3. Apply the theory of operation of starting and charging systems.
  4. Apply logical diagnostic approach for repair of starting and charging systems.
  5. Describe and test electrical accessories.
  6. List troubleshooting steps for electrical problems.
  7. Properly diagnose automotive starting and charging systems.
  8. Demonstrate proper ability to create different circuits on training boards.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None