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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D069Y
Course Title (CB02)
Smog Check Update
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Legally mandated course by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to obtain a renewal Smog Check License every two years. This applies to all State Licensed Smog Check Technicians. The latest Smog Check Program changes and updates will be covered. The State Smog Check License renewal examination will be given at the end of the course.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a stand-alone, CSU transferable course. The Smog Update Class is the only means for over 10,000 licensed Smog Check Technicians in the Bay Area to renew their Smog License. °®¶¹´«Ã½ serves a huge part of the community by offering this class every two (2) years.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.53.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
18.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
18.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
36.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

Current CA Smog Check License

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Instructor lead demonstrations

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Required reading from text and handouts
  2. Work sheets that require diagnosis of various repair scenarios
  3. Online diesel training module at the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) website.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Objective and written final examination (BAR license renewal exam). This will be evaluated based on the student achieving a score of 70% or higher on the BAR license renewal exam.
  2. In-class review of diagnostic repair scenario worksheets. This will be evaluated based on student participation in reviewing worksheets.
  3. Verify certificate of completion, from the BAR, for diesel training module. This will be evaluated based on the student showing proof of completion certificate from BAR.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for laboratory demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom with automotive lab access for demonstrations
  • Mitchell on demand electronic information system (WEB based)
  • All DATA electronic information system (WEB based)

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
"Smog Check Inspection Manual", Sacramento, CA. BAR, 2014.
"Smog Check Reference Guide", Sacramento, CA. BAR, 2015.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Mitchell on demand electronic information system (WEB based)
All DATA electronic information system (WEB based)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Discuss the latest BAR updates that affect the state's Smog Check Inspection Program
  • Review of powertrain control management (PCM) systems
  • Review controller area network (CAN) systems
  • Explain on-board diagnostics II (OBDII) - Mode 6 diagnostics
  • Explain how to use fuel trim values as they pertain to emissions repairs
  • Discuss PCM re-flashing

CSLOs

  • Student will be able to answer correctly, selected questions on the final exam concerning CA Bureau of Automotive Repair smog inspection rules, regulations and procedures updates.

Outline

  1. Discuss the latest BAR updates that affect the state's Smog Check Inspection Program
    1. Revisions to Smog Check Inspection Manual
    2. Changes to smog test procedures
    3. Updated rules and regulations as they pertain to the Smog Check Inspection Program
  2. Review of powertrain control management (PCM) systems
    1. Overview of engine management system
    2. Examining sensor inputs and actuator outputs
    3. System operation under various loads and speeds
  3. Review controller area network (CAN) systems
    1. Overview of vehicle computer networks
    2. Use of wiring diagrams to locate various connectors to isolate network into smaller units for diagnosis
    3. Describe how to diagnose a "no communication" fault on a CAN System
  4. Explain on-board diagnostics II (OBDII) - Mode 6 diagnostics
    1. Overview of Mode 6 diagnostics
    2. Describe how to confirm a repair using Mode 6 diagnostics
    3. Explain hexadecimal conversions using Windows calculator
  5. Explain how to use fuel trim values as they pertain to emissions repairs
    1. Describe how to access fuel trim data via a scan tool
    2. Explain how to use fuel trim data to assist in identifying emissions failures
  6. Discuss PCM re-flashing
    1. Examine the various procedures used to re-flash a PCM
    2. Overview of re-flashing to repair emissions failures
    3. Describe the tools available to perform the re-flash
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