AUT 887 - Automotive Lab IV
Last Date of Approval: 4-22-21
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 an in-depth 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 eight specific 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 material: $20.00
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and perform task covering all eight areas of ASE standards.
2. Students will demonstrate how to read a wiring schematic.
3. Students will explore new/different types of repairs as a group in the classroom.
Course Objectives
Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
1. Identify and interpret vehicle system concerns from all eight areas of the ASE testing and determine necessary action.
2. Research service precautions, procedures, and technical service bulletins.
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with parts store vendors, service advisors, and vehicle owners.
4. Demonstrate the ability to prepare a written estimate to include flat rate, parts totals, shop fees, taxes, and environmental fees.
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