Electronics Systems

Program : Diploma in Automobile Engineering
Course Title: Automobile Electrical and

Course Code : 3053
Electronics Systems.
Semester : 3 Credits: 3
Course Category: Program Core
Periods per week: 4 (L:3, T:1, P:0) Periods per semester: 45
Course Objectives:
 To get in depth understanding about the concepts.

 To identify the purpose, design and operation of various automotive electrical and
electronic components.
Course Prerequisites:
Course
Topic Course Title Semester
code
Basic knowledge about electrical
Applied Physics II 2
engineering
Knowledge about working of
Basic Automobile Engineering 2
engines
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Duration
COn Description Cognitive Level
(Hours)
CO1 Outline the working of automotive battery. 15 Understanding
Summarize the features of automotive charging

CO2 14 Understanding
and starting systems.
Make use of the working of automotive ignition
CO3 15 Applying
system.
Identify the need of lighting system and their

CO4 14 Applying
accessories
Series Test 2
CO – PO Mapping:
Course
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
Outcomes
CO1 3
CO2 3
CO3 3
CO4 3
3-Strongly mapped, 2-Moderately mapped, 1-Weakly mapped
Course Outline:
Module Duration
Description Cognitive Level
Outcomes (Hours)
CO1 Outline the working of automotive battery
Recall the basic terms relating to automotive
M1.01 3 Remembering
electrical systems
Define the basic terms relating to automotive
M1.02 5 Remembering
electronics
Summarize the principles of automotive
M1.03 5 Understanding
battery.
M1.04 Identify the various battery troubles. 2 Applying
Contents:
Conductors, insulators, electric current, potential difference, power, electro motive force,
resistance, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, electromagnetism, generation of ac and
dc, capacitance, inductance.
Semiconductors-construction, N-type, P-type, diodes-operation, types and applications,
thermistors-construction and application, silicon-controlled rectifiers-construction and
application, transistors-basic operation, types and application, transistor gates (basic
understanding only), Overview of Integrated circuits.
Battery-function, types-construction and principle of working of lead acid, Nickel-
cadmium, Lithium-ion, battery designs-maintenance free, hybrid, recombination, absorbed
glass mat, valve regulated, specific gravity, battery ratings, battery charging, jump starting,
battery troubles.
CO2 Summarize the features of automotive charging and starting systems
M2.01 Illustrate the features of automotive alternator 4 Understanding
Outline the various methods of alternator

output control
M2.03 Describe the features of starting system 3 Understanding
M2.04 Explain the working of various starting drives 4 Understanding
Series Test I 1
Contents:
Charging system-types, alternating current charging system operation, alternator
construction, alternator components-rotor, stator, rectifier unit, alternator output control,
alternator regulators.
Cranking circuit-parts, starting motor operation, types of motor-series, shunt, compound,
permanent magnet, starter motor parts, gear reduction starters, starter drives -Bendix, axial
starter, solenoid operated starters.
CO3 Make use of the working of automotive ignition system.
M3.01 Recall the functions of ignition system 2 Remembering
M3.02 Outline the various types of ignition system 5 Understanding

Summarize the different components of
ignition system
M3.04 Identify the need for ignition timing 3 Applying
Contents:
Ignition system - purpose and functions, types - contact breaker point type, distributor
electronic ignition, distributor less electronic ignition - waste spark system, coil on plug
system, capacitor discharged ignition system, ignition coil - operation and construction,
triggering methods - Ignition Control Module and Power train Control Module, circuit
operation - magnetic sensor, hall effect switch, optical sensors, spark plug-construction,
ignition advance, ignition timing.
CO4: Identify the need of lighting system and their accessories.
M4.01 Explain the basics of automobile wiring 5 Understanding

Summarize the constructional features of head
light
M4.03 Identify the need for headlight aiming 2 Applying
M4.04 Outline the various circuits in automobile 4 Understanding
Series Test II 1
Contents
Automotive wiring terminology, ground wires, battery cable, fuses and circuit protection
devices, terminals and connectors, relays, wiring schematics and symbols.
Head light switch control, head light circuit, headlight types-sealed beam head lights,
halogen head lights, composite head lights, high intensity discharge head lights, LED
headlights, headlight dimmer switch, headlight aiming.
Other circuits (overview only)-Day time running lights, courtesy lights, blinker lights, dash
board warning lamps, electronic speedometer, electronic odometer, electronic fuel gauges,
rain sense wiper system, blower motor, power windows, power seats, outside folding
mirrors, keyless entry, anti-theft system.
Text /Reference:
T/R BookTitle/Author
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service by James D.
R1
Halderman, Prentice Hall
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach by Jack Erjavec, Cengage
R2
Learning
R3 Automobile Electrical and ElectronicSystems by Tom Denton, Elsevier
R4 Automobile Engineering Vol-2 by Kirpal Singh, Standard Publications
R5 Automobile Electrical Equipment by Kohli, Tata McGraw-Hill
Online Resources:
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1 https://library.automationdirect.com/basic-electrical-theory/
2 https://circuitglobe.com/lead-acid-battery.html
3 https://studentlesson.com/charging-system-definition-functions-parts-working/
4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W94iksaQwUo
5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5mnn9xMGM

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Program : Diploma in Automobile Engineering

Course Title: Automobile Electrical and

Course Category: Program Core

Periods per week: 4 (L:3, T:1, P:0) Periods per semester: 45

 To get in depth understanding about the concepts.

Summarize the features of automotive charging

Identify the need of lighting system and their

3-Strongly mapped, 2-Moderately mapped, 1-Weakly mapped

M1.04 Identify the various battery troubles. 2 Applying

CO2 Summarize the features of automotive charging and starting systems

M2.01 Illustrate the features of automotive alternator 4 Understanding

Outline the various methods of alternator

M2.04 Explain the working of various starting drives 4 Understanding

CO3 Make use of the working of automotive ignition system.

M3.01 Recall the functions of ignition system 2 Remembering

M3.02 Outline the various types of ignition system 5 Understanding

M3.04 Identify the need for ignition timing 3 Applying

CO4: Identify the need of lighting system and their accessories.

M4.01 Explain the basics of automobile wiring 5 Understanding

M4.04 Outline the various circuits in automobile 4 Understanding

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