Study Guide

Objective

After passing the course student shall understand basic theory of electrics and electronics and applications in automotive industry. Student shall know how to use diagnostic tools with modern vehicles and demanding diagnostics tasks. Student shall understand safety measures and knows how to work safely. Student shall understand the significance of electronics and communication buses in modern vehicle. Student shall understand the essential basics of combustion engine control and knows how to apply this information in diagnostics.

Content

Automotive electrics and electronics :
• Automotive battery technology (lead- and other starter batteries)
• Alternators and energy control
• Starter motors
• Sensor technology
• Ignition systems
• Automotive communication bus systems
• Lights and auxiliary equipment
• Basics of working safely with automotive electrics

Combustion engine control systems :
• Gasoline and diesel motor control

Diagnostics technology :
• Basic tools
• Different steps in diagnostic technology (product development, production, after market)
• Diagnostic systems

Automotive laboration assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in working life and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.