ASTP 100 General Automotive Fundamentals

This hybrid course is an introduction to automotive service technology that will include instruction on vehicle sub-systems, terminology, tool description and usage, shop safety and pollution prevention. An introduction to all areas of automotive service and repair will be covered to give students a base knowledge that will be built upon by the remaining automotive courses within the program.

Credits

5 credits. Lecture and supervised lab.

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

120

ASTP 100General Automotive Fundamentals

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 Technical

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

5 credits. Lecture and supervised lab.

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

120

III. Catalog Course Description

This hybrid course is an introduction to automotive service technology that will include instruction on vehicle sub-systems, terminology, tool description and usage, shop safety and pollution prevention. An introduction to all areas of automotive service and repair will be covered to give students a base knowledge that will be built upon by the remaining automotive courses within the program.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Practice safe work habits
• Practice pollution prevention
• Describe proper use of basic automotive tools and equipment
• Identify and interpret vehicle information labels
• Describe basic four stroke engine components
• Describe basic automatic transmission components
• Describe basic gear drive system components
• Describe basic steering and suspension components
• Describe basic brake system operation
• Describe basic electrical theory and laws
• Describe basic heating and air conditioning operation and thermal dynamics
• Describe basic engine performance components and operation

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies