FM124: Electronics I

This is the first of two courses providing instruction on the electrical and electronic systems used on Ford Motor Company cars and light trucks sold in North America. Areas of instruction include safety, electrical and electronic fundamentals, analog and digital test equipment, basic circuit diagnosis, interpretation and use of schematics and service manuals, and component operation. Also included are general electrical system diagnosis and repair along with focused diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the battery, starting, and charging systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies. Meets ten hours per week.