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AUT 883 - Automotive Lab III


Last Date of Approval: 4-2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 22.5
Total Lab Hours: 45
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:

This course provides a review and analysis of the many facets of the Automotive Industry. To include established diagnostic procedures and routines, environmental concerns affecting the automotive industry; proper utilization of specialty tools, precision measuring tools, and shop equipment; utilization of service and shop manuals, and shop safety. This course will concentrate on reviewing the service areas in the automotive technology field to include operating in a simulated shop environment. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: A student is to have completed all prior program courses with a “C” or better grade. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. Because of changes in technology, students taking program over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $20.00

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Comprehends Shop Safety

2. Demonstrates Brake System Diagnosis & Service

3. Demonstrates Electrical System Diagnosis & Repair

4. Demonstrates Engine Diagnosis & Repair

5. Demonstrates Automatic Transmission Repair

6. Demonstrates Diesel and Hybrid Service

7. Demonstrates HVAC Service

8. Demonstrates Scan-Tool and ABS Repair

Course Objectives:

The following are according to the NATEF tasks that will be covered in this class:

1. Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.

2. Identify and interpret vehicle system concerns; determine necessary action.

3. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as brake system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

4. Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.



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