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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD350B
Course Title (CB02)
Applied Automotive Principles
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Basic experiences in automotive repair and maintenance as related to the engine and its supporting systems.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a noncredit CTE course that is included in the General Service Technician Certificate of Completion. It is intended as an introduction to automotive systems and to better prepare students to enter the Day and Evening Programs as advised by our industry advisory committee. This course will inform students of vehicle repair safety and the importance of properly maintained vehicles in a practical lab experience with an emphasis on under hood concepts.

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
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.53.0
Laboratory Hours2.50.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
18.0
Laboratory
30.0
Total
48.0
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

AUTO D350A (may be taken concurrently)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)

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

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Laboratory experience which involve students in formal exercises of data collection and analysis

Assignments

  1. Required worksheets from syllabus
  2. Required lab assignments/worksheets including engine service, lubrication and cooling system maintenance as well as compression, battery, starter motor and charging system testing and evaluation.
  3. Required reading from text and syllabus

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Written laboratory reports on each required lab assignment/worksheet graded by a rubric.
  2. Final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions that require the students to understand engine service, lubrication and cooling system maintenance and compression, battery, starter motor and charging system testing.
  3. Performance final exam including battery, starter motor and charging system tests that require the students to critically analyze findings during the exam.
  4. Multiple choice quizzes that require the students to understand engine service, lubrication and cooling system maintenance and compression, battery, starter motor and charging system testing.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for lab assignments/worksheets
Essential College Facilities:
  • Automotive technology laboratory with "Alldata" and "Mitchell on-demand" electronic information systems

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Gilles, Tim. "Automotive Service". 5th Edition, Thomson/Delmar 2016. Albany, New York.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
"Alldata" electronic information system at www.alldata.com
"Mitchell on-demand" electronic information system at www.mitchell1.com

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Perform compression and cylinder leakdown tests necessary to diagnose engine mechanical condition.
  • Demonstrate how to service the lubricating system.
  • Demonstrate how to service the cooling system.
  • Apply a load test a battery and properly service.
  • Demonstrate starting and charging system testing using the VAT-40.
  • Replace ignition points and correctly set dwell and ignition timing.
  • Explain the more common external carburetor adjustments.
  • Define various lighting system problems and correctly adjust headlights.

CSLOs

  • Answer correctly, selected questions on the final exam concerning engine service, cooling system maintenance and battery testing.

Outline

  1. Perform compression and cylinder leakdown tests necessary to diagnose engine mechanical condition.
    1. Compression testing
    2. Cylinder leakage
    3. Vacuum testing
    4. Power balance testing
  2. Demonstrate how to service the lubricating system.
    1. Oil change
    2. Chassis lubrication
    3. Checking fluid levels
  3. Demonstrate how to service the cooling system.
    1. Cooling system inspection
    2. Belt/hose replacement
    3. Flushing procedures
  4. Apply a load test a battery and properly service.
    1. Remove/replace
    2. Cleaning
    3. Testing - load testing
    4. Drain test
  5. Demonstrate starting and charging system testing using the VAT-40.
    1. Starter draw test
    2. Voltage drop tests
    3. Alternator output testing
  6. Replace ignition points and correctly set dwell and ignition timing.
    1. Breaker point system service
    2. Electronic ignition system testing and troubleshooting
    3. Troubleshoot domestic electronic ignition systems.
  7. Explain the more common external carburetor adjustments.
    1. Testing and service fuel delivery system
    2. Carburetor external adjustments
  8. Define various lighting system problems and correctly adjust headlights.
    1. Headlight alignment/replacement
    2. Lighting system inspection and repairs

Lab Topics

  1. Compression and cylinder leakdown tests necessary to diagnose engine mechanical condition.
  2. Lubricating system.
  3. Cooling system.
  4. Battery testing and safety
  5. Starting and charging systems
  6. Ignition points and ignition timing
  7. External carburetor adjustments
  8. Lighting system
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