ASEP 100 Automotive Technology Fund & Safety
This course is an introduction to automotive service technology that will include instruction on vehicle sub-systems, terminology, navigating service information, tool description and usage, shop safety and pollution prevention. An introduction to all ASE areas of automotive study will be covered in order to give students a base knowledge that will be built upon by the automotive courses within the program. Course is repeatable for tech-prep students.
ASEP 100Automotive Technology Fund & Safety
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
Trade and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
225
Semester Contact Hours Lab
150
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to automotive service technology that will include instruction on vehicle sub-systems, terminology, navigating service information, tool description and usage, shop safety and pollution prevention. An introduction to all ASE areas of automotive study will be covered in order to give students a base knowledge that will be built upon by the automotive courses within the program. Course is repeatable for tech-prep students.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Practice safe work place habits
- Practice pollution prevention
- Demonstrate proper use of basic automotive tools and equipment
- Navigate electronic Service Information
- Demonstrate proficiency when using a TECH2
- Identify and interpret vehicle information labels
- Pass safety and pollution prevention training and receive a certificate
- Demonstrate proper safety and pollution prevention
- Describe basic fundamentals of various vehicle systems
- Practice safety precautions while working around vehicles
- Work safely in the lab area
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Safety and pollution prevention
Vehicle systems and operation
Vehicle information identification
Scan tool use
Service Information use
Introduction to Various Vehicle systems
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Chapters: From the "Automotive Fundamentals" textbook, read and study each chapter, answer the multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter. Bring 2 questions for discussion in class with each homework assignment.
Ch. 6 Due 8-23 Shop Safety
Ch. 15 Due 8-24 Service information
Ch. 9 Due 8-26 Hand tools
Ch. 8 Due 8-29 Fasteners and Thread repair
Ch. 12 Due 8-31 Measuring Systems and Tools
Ch. 21 Due 9-2 Gasoline engine operation
Ch. 25 Due 9-6 Batteries Starting and Charging
Ch. 26 Due 9-8 Intro to hybrids
Ch. 27 Due 9-9 Hybrid safety Procedures
Course evaluation to be completed before Friday Sept.11
Required Exams
Written Final Exam
Successful Completion of SP2 Safety Training
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Chapters: From the "Automotive Fundamentals" textbook, read and study each chapter, answer the multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter. Bring 2 questions for discussion in class with each homework assignment.
Ch. 6 Due 8-23 Shop Safety
Ch. 15 Due 8-24 Service information
Ch. 9 Due 8-26 Hand tools
Ch. 8 Due 8-29 Fasteners and Thread repair
Ch. 12 Due 8-31 Measuring Systems and Tools
Ch. 21 Due 9-2 Gasoline engine operation
Ch. 25 Due 9-6 Batteries Starting and Charging
Ch. 26 Due 9-8 Intro to hybrids
Ch. 27 Due 9-9 Hybrid safety Procedures
Course evaluation to be completed before Friday Sept.11
Written Final Exam
Successful Completion of SP2 Safety Training