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.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

225

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

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

Repeatable

N

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.

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