ASTP 145 Automotive Chassis Systems

This course will provide instruction on base brake systems including hydraulic theory and application, component operation, diagnosis, and repair. It will also cover steering and suspension theory and application, component operation, diagnosis, and repair. This course is designed to provide ample opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in repairing chassis systems.

Credits

6 credits. Lecture and supervised lab

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

ASTP 145Automotive Chassis Systems

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

6 credits. Lecture and supervised lab

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

III. Catalog Course Description

This course will provide instruction on base brake systems including hydraulic theory and application, component operation, diagnosis, and repair. It will also cover steering and suspension theory and application, component operation, diagnosis, and repair. This course is designed to provide ample opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in repairing chassis systems.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • Describe the operation of hydraulic braking systems
  • Describe the operation of steering systems
  • Describe the operation of suspension systems
  • Diagnose faults within steering and suspension systems
  • Diagnose faults within the braking system
  • Repair various faults within the braking system
  • Repair various faults within the steering system
  • Repair various faults within the suspension system
  • Demonstrate safe working habits while diagnosing and repairing chassis systems

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies