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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    217

 Credits:    10

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    12.5

 CIP:    47.0604

 EPC:    AUMATAPT

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the basic safety of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/EV) for technicians and first responders. Diagnosis, repair, and testing of various HEV/EV systems. Topics include high voltage batteries, motor, inverters, and control systems along with computer network system testing and diagnoses.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: AT 101 and AT 133 with a grade of D or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 110

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of HEV/EV system service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of HEV/EV system components and their function by correctly identifying components and explaining their operation.
3. Diagnose motor/generator problems on HEV/EV vehicles by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
4. Diagnose high-voltage battery condition on HEV/EV vehicles by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
5. Diagnose inverter and other high-voltage module problems on HEV/EV vehicles by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
6. Repair a variety of problems on HEV/EV systems by following a systematic approach and performing live-vehicle services and repairs.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of computer network systems, components and functions by performing on vehicle diagnostics.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. HEV/EV system service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
2. HEV/EV system components, their function, identifying components, and explaining their operation.
3. Motor/generator problems on HEV/EV vehicles with live-vehicle diagnosis.
4. High-voltage battery condition on HEV/EV vehicles with live-vehicle diagnosis.
5. Inverter and other high-voltage module problems on HEV/EV vehicles with live-vehicle diagnosis.
6. A variety of problems on HEV/EV systems and applying a systematic approach on performing live-vehicle services and repairs.
7. Computer network systems, components, functions, and performing on vehicle diagnostics.