DISL 52 - Electrical Systems
- Prerequisite: DISL 20
- Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 56
- DISL majors only
Classroom instruction and laboratory training covering the purpose, design, theory, and operating principles of electrical systems. Special emphasis will be placed on developing the skills required to test, service, and repair electrical components and associated systems.
Contact: 90 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of DISL 52, the student will be able to:
- Apply Ohm's law to measure voltage, amperage, and resistance in a circuit
- Match a list of electrical terms to their correct definitions
- Identify and describe function of basic electrical tools, in test instruments and equipment
- Describe a batteries function, classification and maintenance
- Perform a battery condition load test
- Identify the components and their functions in electric, air and hydraulic starting systems
- List the 7 advantages and disadvantages of starting aids and when to use them
- Draw the charging system schematic of the DIMCH flatbed truck
- Perform a charging system output test and check for circuit voltage drop
- Select the proper conductor size and termination from the instructor given values
- Properly crimp and solder connections between conductor and terminals
- Identify electrical components and symbols on a wiring diagram
- Explain the function of and differences between switches, relays and solenoids
- Trace and test electrical circuits and components on accessory systems
- Match the function of each electronic component on a DEFI system engine