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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D353A
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Mechanisms
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course covers the application of physical principles to the operation of mechanical and hydraulic systems, using an applied physics technique.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a noncredit, CTE course and belongs on the Basic Engine Performance Technology Certificate of Completion. It is also intended to better prepare students for work in the automotive industry in the areas of automotive mechanisms, as advised by our industry advisory committee.

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 Hours3.06.0
Laboratory Hours3.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
36.0
Total
72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
72.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
72.0

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

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

Assignments

  1. Reading from Workbooks.
  2. Worksheets
  3. Problem-solving quizzes
  4. Workbooks
  5. Objective examinations that correlate to workbooks
  6. A comprehensive and objective final examination
  7. Class participation per department policy.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Number of correctly answered questions on the quizzes and examinations
  2. Completeness of assignments on workbooks and worksheets
  3. Number of correctly answered questions and the final examinations

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Scientific calculator (TI 30 or equivalent)
Essential College Facilities:
  • Appropriate mechanisms laboratory

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Mechanical Workbook provided on Course Management System
Fluid Power Workbook provided on Course Management System

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Explain motion and equilibrium.
  • Classify lever systems and applications.
  • Describe the function of an incline plane.
  • Explain the various uses of pulley systems.
  • Explain the power distribution through compound gear sets.
  • Describe the differences in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Classify the individual components in compound and complex machines.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate the ability to diagram and construct compound mechanical and pneumatic machines, calculating the mechanical advantage for the individual components as well as the complete system.

Outline

  1. Explain motion and equilibrium.
    1. Inertia.
    2. Friction.
  2. Classify lever systems and applications.
    1. First, second and third class levers.
    2. Calculations of gains vs. losses.
    3. Identification and uses.
  3. Describe the function of an incline plane.
    1. Calculations of gains vs. losses.
    2. Applications.
    3. Use of the screw-thread.
  4. Explain the various uses of pulley systems.
    1. Use as a first, second, or third class lever
    2. Calculations of gains vs. losses
    3. Applications
  5. Explain the power distribution through compound gear sets.
    1. Gear trains and types.
    2. Transfer of power.
    3. Compounding.
    4. Calculations of gains vs. losses.
    5. Applications.
  6. Describe the differences in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
    1. Pascal's Law.
    2. Fluid pressures.
    3. Pressure measuring systems and meters.
    4. Static fluid systems.
    5. Dynamic fluid systems.
    6. Calculations of gains vs. losses.
    7. Applications.
  7. Classify the individual components in compound and complex machines.
    1. Identification procedures.
    2. Calculations of gains vs. losses.

Lab Topics

  1. Experimentally examine First, Second, Third class levers. Calculating gains vs. losses and identify their uses.
  2. Prove the function of an incline plane and the relationship to the screw thread.
  3. Demonstrate the mechanical advantage of pulley systems.
  4. Experimentally demonstrate the power distribution through compound gear sets
  5. Utilize Fluid pressure to gain strength or distance.
  6. Prove experimentally the mechanical advantage of compound and complex machines.
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