Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
1. Course Title:
ABRP 41F Mechanical Systems
Number of credits:
Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Mechanical Systems
Date of Outline:
November 14, 2001
2. Course Description:
Introduces trouble shooting of the automotive
suspension and steering, drive-train, brake, cooling,
air conditioning, emission and exhaust, and
electrical systems during collision repair.
3. Credits/ Contact Hours:
2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
4. Prerequisites:
ABRP 41E or consent of instructor
Co-requisites:
NONE
Recommended Preparation:
NONE
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5. General Course Objectives:
Provides students with instructions on trouble shooting of the automotive suspension
and steering, drive-train, brake, cooling, air conditioning, emission and exhaust, and
electrical systems during collision repair.
6. Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 41F the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A.
Describe and demonstrate in general auto body shop safety as related to
the diagnosing, removal, replacement, or servicing of the automotive
suspension and steering, drive-train, brake, cooling, air conditioning,
emission and exhaust, and electrical systems during collision repair.
UNIT 2.
A.
B.
Identify and explain diagnosis of drive train components for problems due
to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate the appropriate procedures and safety
precautions employed for removing, replacing, repair, or servicing of the
drive train system and its related components.
UNIT 3.
A.
B.
Identify and explain diagnosis of suspension and steering components for
problems due to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate the appropriate procedures and safety
precautions employed for removing, replacing, repair, servicing, and
alignment of the suspension and steering systems and its related
components.
UNIT 4.
A.
B.
Identify and explain diagnosis of the brake system and components for
problems due to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate the appropriate procedures and safety
precautions employed for removing, replacing, repair, or servicing of the
brake system and its related components.
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UNIT 5.
A.
B.
Identify and explain diagnosis of the automotive cooling system for
problems due to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate appropriate procedures and safety practices for
removing, replacing, repair, or servicing of the cooling system and its
related components.
UNIT 6.
A.
B.
Identify and explain the diagnosis of the automotive air conditioning
system for problems due to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate appropriate procedures and safety practices for
removing, replacing, repair, or servicing of the air conditioning system
and its related components.
UNIT 7
A.
B.
Identify and explain diagnosis of the emissions and exhaust systems for
problems due to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate the appropriate procedures and safety
precautions employed for removing, replacing, repair, or servicing of the
emissions and exhaust systems and its related components.
UNIT 8.
A.
B.
Identify and explain the diagnosis of the automotive electrical and
electronic control systems for problems due to collision damage.
Describe and demonstrate appropriate procedures and safety practices for
removing, replacing, repair, or servicing of electrical and electronic
systems and its related components.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 4 hrs.
UNIT 2. 12 hrs.
UNIT 3. 12 hrs.
UNIT 4. 4 hrs.
UNIT 5. 4 hrs.
UNIT 6. 4 hrs.
UNIT 7. 4 hrs.
UNIT 8. 16 hrs.
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8. Recommended Course Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lecture/Lab/Individual study packets.
Homework assignments
Tests and quizzes.
Practical performance on training modules.
Course requirements may change at the discretion of the instructor, depending on
the skill level of each student enrolled for a specific module.
9. Text and Materials:
Auto Body Repair Technology, 4th Edition, James E. Duffy, Delmar Publishers
Inc.
Student Technician's Manual to Accompany Auto Body Repair Technology, 4th
Edition, Paul Uhrina / James E. Duffy, Delmar Publishers Inc.
10. Evaluation and Grading:
25%
25%
25%
25%
Class/homework assignments
Class/shop exercises
Tests/quizzes
Final exam
11. Methods of Instruction:
Individual study packets
Class/Lab lectures
Class/Lab demonstrations
Audiovisuals aids and displays
Shop work on assigned projects
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