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Thomas Ballou
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Thomas' courses at LSC
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Course Number
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Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 2330
OBD II Operation, Diagnosis, and Repair The course covers the applied theory of operation as it relates to on-board diagnostics II (OBD II). Students will learn the operation, diagnosis, repair, and verification of repairs as related to comprehensive fuel and emission system components as well as once-per-trip and continuous monitors. Operation and diagnose of the various J-1962, 16-way data link connector (DLC) is covered. Multiple evaporative emission system integrity monitor designs will be discussed. The various monitors will be run on a variety of vehicle types including American, Asian, and European. Specialized emissions testing equipment will be used. Electronic control unit (ECU) re-programming commonly referred to as "Flash re-programming" will be performed. This course meets the requirements of the ASE Education Foundation. (Prerequisites: ASTE 2320 or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 2530
ECU Communication and Body Electrical Systems This course introduces the student to multiple vehicle communication protocols and architectures. These include SCI, LIN, J-1850, CAN BUS (J-2284 and J-1939) UART, FlexRay and more. Students will then use service literature, scan tools, digital multi-meters, and lab scopes to diagnose, repair, and verify the operation of the following vehicle body electrical systems and accessories: lighting, wipers, power locks, mirrors, pedals, sliding door and window systems, heated and cooled seats, sunroofs, gauges and warning indicators, Bluetooth and voice command operated systems, audio and navigation systems, as well as vehicle security and anti-theft systems. Live work is performed on a combination of vehicles and simulators. This course meets the requirements established by the ASE Education Foundation. (Prerequisites: ASTE1320 and ASTE1340 or instructor's consent) (3 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
