Chabot College/Las Positas College
January 1993
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 69
AUTOMOTIVE TESTING AND DIAGNOSIS
Catalog Description:
69 - Automotive Testing and Diagnosis
(May be repeated three times)
3 units
Inspection, diagnosis and repair of connected and related components, and malfunctioning parts;
replacing and adjusting components for maximum efficiency and emission standards. Review Clean
Air Car Course. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 60B, 61B or equivalent.
1.5 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
recognize the relationship of the total components of the automobile;
2.
demonstrate the use of many different instruments to systematically diagnose
malfunctioning parts;
3.
demonstrate skills in repair and adjustment of these parts as per legal standards of the
California Smog Check Program.
Course Content:
1.
Review of the engine, electrical/electronic, computer controlled, fuel and emission control
systems of the automobile
2.
Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of the previous systems
3.
Driveability troubleshooting, and service
4.
Mechanical systems, combination operations and repair
5.
Use of various diagnostic equipment in the inspection, diagnosis and repair of automotive
components and systems
6.
Emission control inspections, diagnosis and repair as per legal standards
7.
Review Clean Air Car coursework
8.
Hazardous material handling
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture/demonstration; laboratory; guest speakers; field trips
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Class participation; performance of laboratory projects; homework assignments; quizzes, midterm
and final examination
Textbook(s)(Typical):
Automotive Electronics and Basic Electrical Systems; Volume 1: Text, Ken Layne
Automotive Electronics and Basic Electrical Systems: Volume 2: Practice Manual, Ken Layne
Fuel Systems and Emission Controls, Chek Chart
Smog Check Manual, Clean Air Packet, Bureau of Automotive Repair
Computerized Engine Controls, Dick H. King
Special Student Materials:
Safety glasses and shop/safety clothing
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