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GRCC Curriculum Database (2026-2027 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2026-2027 Academic Year)
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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.
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Safely perform high voltage battery disconnect procedure.

  2. Diagnose high voltage system malfunctions.

  3. Remove and install the high voltage battery pack.

  4. Determine if a symptom is caused by the high voltage drive system or the internal combustion engine.

  5. Clearly and completely state and describe a problem or issue. 

  6. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.

  7. 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: 20-40%

Lab: 60-80%
Mandatory Course Components:
Collaborative work

Lab Projects

Objective Test/Quiz
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE Certification L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist

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


Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets 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
Course Software Utilized: Canvas
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
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: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260219T14:08:41
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031



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