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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

CHQ 116 Commercial & Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems

Credits: (3)


This is an introductory course in semiconductor devices, circuits, digital concepts, and microprocessors applicable to modern commercial and heavy equipment systems. Laboratory emphasis is on test instrumentation and the application of troubleshooting techniques. This course has an accompanying lab. Prerequisite(s): ATC 115 .

Learning Outcomes
  1. Evaluate electrical components commonly found within today’s commercial and heavy equipment electrical systems.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of bipolar transistors, switches, and amplifiers as it applies to commercial and heavy equipment.
  3. Apply field effect and other specialized devices to commercial and heavy equipment electrical systems.
  4. List the major components of a microcomputer and microprocessor and explain the function of each.
  5. Conduct specialty test processes on advanced systems in current commercial and heavy equipment production.