AUT 275 - Hybrid Vehicle Operation, Maintenance, and Diagnostics

Description
In this course students learn basic operation, maintenance and diagnostics unique to hybrid vehicles. Course content focuses on high voltage safety procedures, use of specialized diagnostic equipment for high voltage systems, high voltage drive system diagnostics and repair, and power system diagnostics.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AUT 110 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate

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

Safely perform high voltage battery disconnect procedure.
Diagnose high voltage system malfunctions.
Remove and install the high voltage battery pack.
Determine if a symptom is caused by the high voltage drive system or the internal combustion engine.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/ issue.
Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Course Outline:
I. High voltage safety.

II. High voltage drive systems.

III. Hybrid vehicle power electronics.

IV. Hybrid vehicle supporting systems.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstrations: 40-50%

Lab: 50-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
Collaborative work

Lab Projects

Objective Test/Quiz
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE Certification L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 104735
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: Automotive classroom in the Tassell MTEC along with the automotive lab area.

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must have a Master’s degree and at least two years of work experience in the automotive field to effectively teach this course. The instructor must also be ASE certified according to NATEF accreditation requirements.

Major Course Revisions: Prefix
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:09:49
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027