Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems

PHOTOGRAPHY, COMPUTERS, & AUTOMOTIVE -

Winter/Spring 2023

This is a beginner course in basic automotive electrical systems and wiring diagrams and no previous training or experience is needed. We will slowly cover electrical theory one step at a time, covering the three automotive electrical circuit types, series circuits, parallel circuits and combinations, and characteristics and examples of each. We will also cover an introduction to automotive electrical testing and common failures affecting load components.

This course will be important toward understanding more complex automotive electronics and components like alternators, starters and ignition pulse transformers. Completion of this course will be a needed for more advanced topics.

John Clifford

John is a ASE Master certified technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance and Undercar Specialist. He has over 20 years diagnosing and repairing automobiles as a factory trained technician for Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and Hyundai. John has over 1000 hours of technical training courses completed. He has also been published in Motor Age Magazine.

John Graduated from the University of Vermont in Zoology. Graduated from Denver Automotive and Diesel Technical College. Graduated from Emissions Graduate Education ASPIRE, and taught six years as Assistant Professor and Co-Chair of Automotive Technology. Courses taught include, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, Manual Drive Trains, Automotive Brake Systems and Chassis, Automotive Air Conditioning, Emissions Systems, Electronic Fuel Injection, Computer Controls, Physics 101 and Bridge Physics.

March 2023