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

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

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

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

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.

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

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

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