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MEC3090 Computer Systems

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students provide an overview of the applications of computer management systems used in modern vehicles.
Prerequisite
MEC2070: Emission Controls
Parameters
Access to computer management system diagnostic equipment and related resources.
Supporting courses
MEC2090: Electrical Components

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 demonstrate established safety and care procedures related to computer management systems

    • 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow practices that promote safety for people and the environment

  • 2 identify the principles that apply to all computer management systems

    • 2.1 identify the different computer control systems that are now available on vehicles

    • 2.2 explain the functions these computer control systems perform

    • 2.3 state the ways in which these computer control systems replaced mechanical systems

    • 2.4 demonstrate how selected computer control systems work compared to earlier mechanical systems

    • 2.5 identify the principles and functions of computer control systems

  • 3 locate the components of selected computer management systems and describe their function

    • 3.1 locate and identify the parts of selected computer management systems

  • 4 demonstrate how computer management systems operate

    • 4.1 describe the function of the parts of a selected computer management system

    • 4.2 forecast types of computer management systems that may be used on future vehicles

  • 5 perform diagnostic analyses of selected computer management systems and make required repairs to or replace malfunctioning parts

    • 5.1 perform diagnostic analysis of selected computer management systems

    • 5.2 replace parts or make necessary repairs to correct malfunctioning computer management systems

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.