Chabot College
Spring 2007
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 68
CAIFORNIA BAR BASIC AND ADVANCED CLEAN AIR CAR COURSE
Catalog Description:
68 - California BAR Basic and Advanced Clean Air Car Course
(May be repeated three times)
5 units
Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. Includes the Bureau of Automotive Repair
(BAR) requirements for the Basic Clean Air Car Course (BCACC) and the Advanced Clean Air Car
Course (ACACC). The BCACC includes BAR regulations, Smog Check test procedures, an
overview of emissions control devices, and current OBDII requirements and updates. The ACACC
includes the Dyno Transition and Advanced Emissions Diagnosis requirements. Required for
eligibility 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. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the
Electrical (A6), Engine Performance (A8), and Advanced Engine Performance (L1) also required in
order to take the State Exam. The BAR A6, A8, and L1 ASE alternative courses are not included in
this course. 4 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 70, laboratory 70]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. perform a three day calibration on the designated Emissions Analyzer;
2. perform two (2) training mode smog inspections meeting BAR and instructor requirements;
3. pass with a minimum of 70% correct, the material required in the California BAR Basic and
Advanced Clean Air Car Course;
4. apply either through manipulative, oral, or written assignments and/or discussion, any materials
covered or assigned by the instructor;
5. understand the concepts, techniques, principles, and legal requirements for shop and agency
requirements;
6. meet the requirements for verification of completion for those individuals subject to Citation
compliance.
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Overview of the Clean Air Car course modules
Introduction to automotive emissions and State I/M Program
Cause and effect of emissions
Fundamentals of the internal combustion engine and combustion theory
Infrared exhaust analyzer and diagnostics
Evaporative and crankcase emission control systems
Thermostatic air clean systems
Exhaust gas recirculation systems
Secondary air management systems
Catalytic converter systems
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Computer control technologies
Smog Check inspection and repair procedures
Dyno operation and safety procedures
Advanced emissions diagnosis
OBDII operation
Advanced Evaporative Emissions diagnosis
Scanner Mode 6 operation
CAN bus systems
Shop and agency practices
Hazardous material handling
Shop safety
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Lecture and demonstration
Laboratory
Video tapes, slides, overhead projections, computer/internet
Guest speakers
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read assigned sections of the Laws & Regs book and be prepared to discuss
b. Complete worksheet utilizing information from lecture
c. Demonstrate use of 4 or 5 gas analyzer
d. Demonstrate use of the of the Emissions Information System (Smog Check Machine)
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Mandatory completion of BAR attendance criteria
c. Performance in the laboratory projects
d. Laboratory work sheets
e. Homework assignments
f. Quizzes
g. BAR required exams on each section of the class
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Smog Check Manual, Bureau of Automotive Repair, 1993
Clean Air Packet, Bureau of Automotive Repair, 1993
Laws and Regulations, Bureau of Automotive Repair, 2004
Write it Right, Bureau of Automotive Repair, 2003
Napa OBDII, Napa Automotive, 1996
Advanced Emissions Diagnosis, Aspire, 2004
Advanced Evaporative Emissions & Mode 6 operation (To be announced)
Motor Magazine extracts
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Special Student Materials:
1. Safety glasses
2. Shop/safety clothing
3. Special packet of books and supplies available at the bookstore
sas 09/2006
AT 68 course outline