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Course Syllabus

TEAU 2000 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 1
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Summer 2030
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle course provides theory and hands-on instruction in automotive hybrid and electric propulsion systems while following the program standards set forth by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation at the master level.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree, TE certificate, and certificates of proficiency.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will learn to properly use high-voltage personal protective equipment.
  2. Students will learn about and use the appropriate specialized tools for testing, measuring, and repairing electrical circuits and systems.
  3. Students will learn the common components used in hybrid and electric vehicles, their names, functions, diagnosis, and repair.
  4. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.
  5. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs.

Course Content

This course will teach students to• Maintain vehicle safety through safe hybrid and electric vehicle repairs.• Identify and use proper personal protective equipment.• Identify common components of hybrid and electric vehicles.• Identify and repair operating systems and controls on hybrid and electric vehicles.• Identify and demonstrate proper precautions around high voltage.