DS 257 - Diesel Electrical Systems

1-12 Credit(s)

This course covers technical information and shop projects necessary for the practical application and understanding of theories and principles used in the operation, diagnosing, testing, failure analysis, and repair of diesel electrical systems. This includes the following; safety; technical information and shop projects to apply and understand theories of electrical fundamentals; operation and testing of batteries and battery banks; alternators and charging systems; starters and starting systems; hybrid drive systems; circuits and schematics; connectors, conductors and wiring harnesses; electronic control systems and components; heating ventilation and air conditioning systems as used in on and off highway heavy duty trucks and equipment.

Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1. Demonstrate customer relations’ skills
2. Explain environmental awareness in the proper handling of petroleum products and related materials used to perform service and repair in the commercial transportation truck and heavy equipment industry
3. Identify and demonstrate the principles and operation of Electrical Systems, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
4. Perform service and repair procedures on vehicles according to industry standards as they are used in the commercial transportation truck and heavy equipment industry
5. Demonstrate basic math skills using formulas to determine the following: Electrical system circuit quantities, volts, amps and ohms

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