This volume in the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series is suitable for students with no experience in electricity and electronics. It introduces students to the basic skills and tools they need to perform electrical diagnosis in the shop. Utilizing a “strategy-based diagnostics” approach, this book helps students master technical troubleshooting so they can properly resolve customer concerns on the first attempt.
- Outcome-focused with clear objectives, assessments, and seamless coordination with task sheets.
- This book teaches foundational concepts necessary for electrical diagnosis and repair at the appropriate level for students learning the topic for the first time.
- Progresses from basic electrical principles, simple circuitry, and electrical components to more complex concepts, such as starting, charging, and lighting• Familiarizes students with industry-standard tools (particularly the multimeter), wiring repairs and diagrams, and diagnosing a circuit with service information.
- Offers instructors an intuitive, methodical course structure and helpful support tools for a first-semester course in electricity and electronics. Electricity and Electronics make the basics of automotive electrical accessible and engaging, setting students up for success in advanced electrical courses and the workplace.
About CDX Master Automotive Technician SeriesOrganized around the principles of outcome-based education, CDX offers a uniquely flexible and in-depth program which aligns learning and assessments into one cohesive and adaptable learning system. Used in conjunction with CDX MAST Online, CDX prepares students for professional success with media-rich integrated solutions. The CDX Automotive MAST Series will cover all eight areas of ASE certification.
