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Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1

Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-412-154

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Course Description

10-412-154 DIESEL HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL 1 ...focuses on the fundamentals of electricity, batteries starting circuits, charging circuits, and electrical circuits found on trucks and tractors. Covers testing and troubleshooting procedures for various systems presently used in the industry, as well as how to perform repairs. (Pre-requisite: 10-412-153, Intro to Electrical Systems)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Describe the principles of electricity and the theory of current flow
  2. Explain how magnetism works.
  3. Explain the relationship between electrical voltage, current, resistance, and power using Ohm’s law.
  4. Formulate unknown values for series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.
  5. Perform electrical measurements using a digital multimeter.
  6. Solve basic electrical faults on comercial motor vehicle electrical systems
  7. Explain explain the function of electrical components.
  8. Interpret electrical schematic information.
  9. Explain the function of a battery.
  10. Test the battery for proper function,
  11. Explain the operation of a starting system.
  12. Test the starting system and its components for proper function.
  13. Maintain lighting systems on comercial motor vehicles.
  14. Maintain gauges and warning devices on comercial motor vehicles.
  15. Maintain related electrical systems on comercial motor vehicles

Class Details

Class Number:
82262
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Matt Stoveken
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$505.20 *

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
11/22/24 F
9:35 AM - 10:58 AM
Green Bay Campus Rm TC103
12/02/24 - 12/20/24 M, Tu, W, Th, F
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Green Bay Campus Rm TC103
12/02/24 - 12/20/24 M, Tu, W, Th, F
8:31 AM - 10:58 AM
Green Bay Campus Rm TC103

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost