AUTB 159 Mechanical & Electrical Components

Utilizing CSI vehicles, components & service information, students participate in interactive classroom and lab exercises on diagnosis & repair of: (1) Air Conditioning systems, (2) Anti-Lock Brake & Traction Control systems, Brakes (3) Heating & Cooling systems (4) Tires & Wheels, (5) Suspension Systems, (6) Steering Systems, and (7), Wheel Alignment.

Credits

5 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

AUTB 159Mechanical & Electrical Components

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trades and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

5 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Understand & comply with personal & environmental safety practices
Understand & participate in classroom & lab clean-up practices
Identify vehicle fasteners which should not be reused
Identify and recover refrigerant from A/C systems
Identify and comply with environmental concerns relating to CFCs
Identify, diagnose & repair/replace heating & air conditioning system components
Identify, diagnose & repair/replace cooling system components
Determine the location of steering, suspension mounting locations
Identify misaligned or damaged steering & suspension components
Inspect & replace steering components
Inspect & replace suspension components
Measure vehicle ride height and determine repairs
Inspect, remove, replace & align front and rear frame (cradles/stub)
Diagnose tire and wheel damage and wear indicators
Perform wheel align checks and adjustments
Inspect brake components and perform repairs & adjustments

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Identify, understand, demonstrate, & apply knowledge and skill in: All assignments: Unless otherwise directed, will be completed by the assigned date. Quizzes must be completed and graded prior to taking Post-tests. Post-tests must be completed to receive course credit. Lab assignments as per instructor.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Required Exams

CSI Auto Body Tech Classroom and Lab Protocols and Safety Requirements, I-Car Performance evaluations, ASE/NATEF Task list

Required Text

SP2, SDS sheets, Service Information, Collision Estimating Guides, Color books & Colornet data base, Dimensional data sheets, Mitchell Collision Estimating Reference Guide Etc.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

AIR01 Air Conditioning ABR01 Anti-Lock Brake & Traction Control Sys BRA01 Brakes HEA01 Heating & Cooling Systems STE01 Tires And Wheels STE02 Suspension Systems STE03 Rack & Pinion & Parallelogram Steering Systems STE04 Wheel Alignment & Diagnostic Angles CSI Auto Body Tech Classroom and Lab Protocols and Safety Requirements, I-Car Performance evaluations, ASE/NATEF Task list