AUT 220 - Automotive Electrical Diagnostics

Description
This course teaches diagnostic strategies for automotive electrical components and electronic systems. Students study the operation, diagnostics, and service of a variety of systems, including automotive control modules, restraint systems, and electrical accessories. Learning is reinforced through hands-on practice, testing, and diagnostics using electrical meters and scan tools. Students also participate in removal and installation of various electrical components, such as windshield wiper motors, headlamps, and power door lock actuators.

Recommend Skills: Automotive Technology students must be able to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: TR

Major Course Revisions: Title, Prefix, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:09:28
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Diagnose and repair gauges, warning devices, and driver information systems.

2. Diagnose and repair electrical & electronic accessories.

3. Diagnose and repair lighting systems.

4. Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.

5. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Electronic Principles

II. Electronic Test Equipment

III. Body Control Modules

IV. Advanced Lighting Circuits

V. Electrical Accessory Service

VI. Passive Restraint Systems

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-45%

Lab: 55-70%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AUT 110 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Standard requirements of the Automotive Technology department apply. The ASE instructor must be ASE certified in Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6).

General Room Request: Classroom in the Tassell MTEC. Automotive lab.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
People Soft Course ID Number: 101907
Course CIP Code: 47.9999