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
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