Course Number: VTM103

Course Title: Ignition, Electrical and Transmission Systems
 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objectives

1.  Identify and describe function of parts of the contact point (conventional type) ignition system and compare them to the electronic ignition system. Perform basic ignition system testing and maintenance.
2.
  Explain electrical operational theories, and carry out basic testing and repairs of batteries, charging, starting systems and electrical accessories.
3. 
Explain the principles involved in the operation of automatic transmission and transaxles and be able to carry out basic maintenance.

Specific Objectives

Students will be able to:

1.
 Identify and describe function of parts of the contact point (conventional type) ignition system and compare them to the electronic ignition system. Perform basic ignition system testing and maintenance.
   
Using a block diagram, explain the function of the conventional contact point ignition system.
     Trace electronic ignition system layout and explain function of related components.
     Carry out basic maintenance of the ignition system.

2.
  Explain electrical operational theories, and carry out basic testing and repairs of batteries, charging, starting systems and electrical accessories.
   
Explain electrical operational theory.
   
Explain the principles of magnetism.
   
Carry out battery testing, starting and charging systems checks.
   
Demonstrate how to check basic electrical circuitry.

3.
Explain the principles involved in the operation of automatic transmission and transaxles and be able to carry out basic maintenance.
    Explain the basic operation of an automatic transmission.
    Perform basic automatic transmission and transaxle maintenance.