AT 217 - Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Service

Credits: 10
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 110
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to the basic safety of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/EV) for technicians and first responders. Diagnosis, repair, and testing of various HEV/EV systems. Topics include high voltage batteries, motor, inverters, and control systems along with computer network system testing and diagnoses.

Prerequisite: AT 101 and AT 133 with a grade of D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of HEV/EV system service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
Demonstrate an understanding of HEV/EV system components and their function by correctly identifying components and explaining their operation.
Diagnose motor/generator problems on HEV/EV vehicles by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
Diagnose high-voltage battery condition on HEV/EV vehicles by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
Diagnose inverter and other high-voltage module problems on HEV/EV vehicles by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
Repair a variety of problems on HEV/EV systems by following a systematic approach and performing live-vehicle services and repairs.
Demonstrate an understanding of computer network systems, components and functions by performing on vehicle diagnostics.

Course Contents

HEV/EV system service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
HEV/EV system components, their function, identifying components, and explaining their operation.
Motor/generator problems on HEV/EV vehicles with live-vehicle diagnosis.
High-voltage battery condition on HEV/EV vehicles with live-vehicle diagnosis.
Inverter and other high-voltage module problems on HEV/EV vehicles with live-vehicle diagnosis.
A variety of problems on HEV/EV systems and applying a systematic approach on performing live-vehicle services and repairs.
Computer network systems, components, functions, and performing on vehicle diagnostics.

Instructional Units: 12.5