Chabot College/Las Positas College
January 1993
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 68
CALIFORNIA B.A.R. CLEAN AIR CAR COURSE
Catalog Description:
68 - California BAR Clean Air Car Course
(May be repeated three times)
4 units
Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. Provides the legal background necessary to
analyze malfunctions, repair, assemble, and adjust those systems and devices of the automobile
covered by legal standards and limitations. Techniques and applications of sound shop and/or
agency practices. Overview of all modules of the complete "Clean Air Car" course. Prerequisite: (In
order to be eligible to take the State Licensing exam at completion of the course): One year trade
experience in emissions/tune up, or nine semester units (13 quarter units) in Automotive
Technology, or 180 hours at an accredited automotive school.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
analyze and/or repair a vehicle with emission control problems to a criterion established by
the instructor based upon industry or legal standards;
2.
pass with a minimum of 80% correct, the material required in the California BAR Clean Air
Car Course;
3.
apply either through manipulative, oral, or written assignments and/or discussion, any
materials covered or assigned by the instructor;
4.
understand the concepts, techniques, principles, and legal requirements for shop and
agency requirements;
5.
meet the requirements for verification of completion for those individuals subject to Citation
compliance.
Course Content:
1.
Overview of the Clean Air Car course modules
2.
Introduction to automotive emissions and State I/M Program
3.
Cause and effect of emissions
4.
Fundamentals of the internal combustion engine
5.
Basic electricity and specialized electronics training
6.
Ignition analyzer, basic operations and patterns
7.
Infrared exhaust analyzer and diagnostics
8.
Fundamentals of fuel induction systems and adjustments
9.
Fuel injection systems and adjustments
10.
Conventional and electronic ignition systems
11.
Ignition timing and control systems
12.
Evaporative and crankcase emission control systems
13.
Thermostatic air clean systems
14.
Exhaust gas recirculation systems
15.
Air management systems
16.
Catalytic converter systems
17.
Computer control technologies
18.
Inspection and repair procedures
19.
Shop and agency practices
20.
Hazardous material handling
Chabot College
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 68, Page 2
January 1993
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture and demonstration; laboratory; guest speakers; field trips.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Class participation; mandatory completion of attendance criteria; performance of laboratory projects;
homework assignments; quizzes, midterm and final examinations.
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Smog Check Manual, Clean Air Packet, Bureau of Automotive Repair
Special Student Materials:
Safety glasses and shop/safety clothing; special packet of books and supplies available at the
bookstore.
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