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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD351B
Course Title (CB02)
Applications of Automotive Principles - Chassis Systems
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Basic experiences in automotive repair and maintenance as related to suspension, steering, braking, and drive line components.
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 car 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 D351A (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 reading from text and syllabus
  2. Required lab assignments/worksheets including tire service, balancing, disc and drum brake service, and front and rear suspension service.
  3. Required worksheets from syllabus

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Written laboratory reports on each required laboratory assignment/worksheet per rubric.
  2. Final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions that require the student to understand tire service, disc and drum brake service, and front and rear suspension service.
  3. Performance final exam including tire service, balancing, disc and drum brake service, and front and rear suspension service.
  4. Multiple-choice quizzes that require the student to understand tire service including balancing, disc and drum brake service, and front and rear suspension service.

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 wwww.alldata.com
"Mitchell on-demand" electronic information system www.mitchell1.com

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Inspect tires for improper wear and list causes and corrections.
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for tire, wheel bearing, and wheel service.
  • Inspect steering, suspension and brake systems for wear.
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures to service the various shock absorber systems.
  • Explain proper clutch, transmission and drive line service.
  • Apply proper use of various automotive measuring tools.
  • Demonstrate proper inspection and service procedures for drum and disc brake systems.

CSLOs

  • Answer correctly, selected questions on the final exam concerning tire service including balancing, disc and drum brake service, and front and rear suspension service.

Outline

  1. Inspect tires for improper wear and list causes and corrections.
    1. Proper tire inspection and service
    2. Tire balance procedures
    3. Tire repair procedures
  2. Demonstrate the proper procedures for tire, wheel bearing, and wheel service.
    1. Proper wheel bearing service
    2. Rear axle removal and replacement
  3. Inspect steering, suspension and brake systems for wear.
    1. Inspection of steering system
    2. Steering box overhaul
    3. Rack and pinion overhaul
  4. Demonstrate the proper procedures to service the various shock absorber systems.
    1. Shock absorber types and service
    2. Strut service
    3. Inspection suspension system
  5. Explain proper clutch, transmission and drive line service.
    1. Clutch adjustment
    2. Clutch service - hydraulic
    3. Checking fluid levels
    4. Manual transmission overhaul
    5. Automatic transmission service
    6. Drive shaft inspection and service
    7. U-joints inspection and replacement
    8. Constant velocity joint inspection and service
  6. Apply proper use of various automotive measuring tools.
    1. Proper use of the more common measuring tools used in the automotive profession
    2. Common fastener identification
    3. Repair to broken fasteners
  7. Demonstrate proper inspection and service procedures for drum and disc brake systems.
    1. Proper inspection procedures
    2. Proper drum brake service
    3. Proper disc brake service
    4. Proper overhaul of brake hydraulic units
    5. Proper bleeding and flushing procedures

Lab Topics

  1. Tire wear
  2. Tire, wheel bearing, and wheel service.
  3. Steering, suspension and brake systems
  4. Shock absorber systems.
  5. Clutch, transmission and drive
  6. Measuring tools
  7. Drum and disc brake systems
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