AUT 228 — Alternative Propulsion Systems
Alternative Propulsion Systems is an advanced-level course toenhance students’ knowledge and troubleshooting skills in bothcurrent and future hybrid HEV, electric EV, fuel cell, and otheralternative propulsion technologies. Students will use and heightentheir troubleshooting skills developed from previous courses to verify,understand and analyze system faults using schematics, laptop-basedscan tools, vehicle diagnostic and repair information, technical servicebulletins and special service information to pinpoint causes of hybridand electric vehicle drivability concerns. This course will alsoemphasize high-voltage safety while working with hybrid/electricvehicles. Students will understand hybrid vehicle safety features anddifferent procedures and components involved with hybrids today,whether full, medium, or mild hybrids. Students will learn propertechniques and procedures on powering down a hybrid prior toperforming any service work and using appropriate tools and personalprotective equipment. After successful completion of this course,students will have a greater knowledge of how alternative propulsiontechnologies operate and the safety procedures involved with thesesystems. Prerequisite: AUT 125 or instructor’s permission
Prerequisites: AUT 125