Chabot College
Spring 2009
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 68
CALIFORNIA 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 2007 updates. The ACACC includes
the Dyno Transition and Advanced Emissions Diagnosis requirements. Required for eligibility to take
the State Licensing examination 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 Examination. 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;
7. Meet the BAR required attendance hours for each section of the class.
Course Content:
1. Course Content: Lecture
a. Overview of the Clean Air Car course modules/Phases
b. Introduction to automotive emissions and State I/M Program
c. Cause and effect of emissions
d. Fundamentals of the internal combustion engine and combustion theory
e. Infrared exhaust analyzer and diagnostics
f. Evaporative and crankcase emission control systems
g. Thermostatic air clean systems
h. Exhaust gas recirculation systems
i. Secondary air management systems
j. Catalytic converter systems
k. Computer control technologies
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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
2. Course Content: Laboratory
a. Infrared exhaust analyzer and diagnostics
b. Evaporative and crankcase emission control systems
c. Exhaust gas recirculation systems
d. Catalytic converter systems
e. Computer control technologies
f. Smog Check inspection and repair procedures
g. Dyno operation and safety procedures
h. Advanced emissions diagnosis
i. Scanner Mode 6 operation
j. Shop and agency practices
k. Hazardous material handling
l. 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 analyzers
d. Demonstrate use 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 examinations on each section of the class
h. Final examination
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Spring 2009
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Smog Check Manual, 2008
Smog Check Procedure Manual, 2008
Laws and Regulations, Bureau of Automotive Repair, 2007
Write it Right, Bureau of Automotive Repair, 2003 (date rationale below)
Napa OBDII, Napa Automotive, 1996
Advanced Emissions Diagnosis, Aspire, 2004
Motor Magazine extracts, supplied by instructor
California Institute of Automotive Technology (CIAT) OBDII Mode 6 & EVAP System Diagnosis &
Repair, 2007
Rationale for textbooks over five years old:
WRITE IT RIGHT, this is the latest version that the Bureau of Automotive Repair offers
NAPA OBDII, this is the latest version that the Bureau of Automotive Repair has approved for use
Special Student Materials:
1. Safety glasses
2. Shop/safety clothing
3. Special packet of books and supplies available at the bookstore
sas 10/2008, rev 11/2008
ATEC 68 course outline