Department: Engineering & Technology
Discipline: Industrial Technology
Subject Code: AGM
Course #: 101
Course Title: GM Automotive Fundamentals
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at
a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
2.0
3.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [ ]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
3.
Catalog Description:
An overview of General Motors automotive service practices and procedures,
shop equipment, use of shop manuals, basic diagnosis and minor repairs.
Operating systems on current General Motors cars and truck are introduced. A
course fee is required.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:
None
Other:
4.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate the safe use and operation of all shop equipment. (lifts, jacks,
jack stands, etc.)
Demonstrate knowledge for the location and use of shop fire extinguishers
and first aid supplies
Perform Identification of shop chemicals and usage of Material Safety Data
Sheets
Identify and use automotive measuring testing tools and hand tool operation
Employ the correct procedures and materials in identifying and performing the
prescribed maintenance services according to time and mileage
Identify major vehicle components
Demonstrate usage of Oxy-Acetylene Torch for welding and heating
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Department: Engineering & Technology
Discipline: Industrial Technology
Subject Code: AGM
Course #: 101
Course Title: GM Automotive Fundamentals
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5.
Demonstrate the use of shop manuals, tech bulletins, and electronic service
information
Identify and demonstrate proper usage of fasteners and sealants
Complete fundamentals section of GM online Service Technician Training
required courses
Test and service automotive cooling systems
Identify Vehicle Vin number locations and interpret number sequencing
Planned Sequence of Instruction
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Book Orientation
Shop Safety
Use of Equipment
Hand Tools I.D. & Usage
Measuring Systems and Tools
Automotive Fasteners
Service Manual Usage
Information Bulletins and Materials
Powertrain and Body Sealants and Materials
Tool Inventory
Parts Ordering Procedures
Car delivery Inspection, service & maintenance
Cooling System Fundamentals and Service
Normal Maintenance Service (section “0” of manual)
Sealers, lubricants and gaskets
Exams
TOTAL
6.
1 Hour
5 Hours
6 Hours
4 Hours
7 Hours
3 Hours
5 Hours
6 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
2 Hours
8 Hours
7 Hours
8 Hours
5 Hours
2 Hours
75 Hours
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed
above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is
part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan
has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the
College’s assessment management system.
7.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning
Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory,
A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
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Department: Engineering & Technology
Discipline: Industrial Technology
Subject Code: AGM
Course #: 101
Course Title: GM Automotive Fundamentals
Halderman, Automotive Fundamentals GM Curriculum and Worktext 1st Ed.
ISBN 978-1-25-688550-4 includes worktext.
8.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Jeffrey L. Gieniec
Date: 3/15/13
9.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Mike Salisbury
Date: 3/26/13
10.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Margie Mattis
Date: 4/1/13
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335,
subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the
policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is
consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar
courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and
universities.
11.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Erika Steenland
Date: 4/2/13
12.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: James E. Baxter, P.G.
Date: 4/4/13
13.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 198912
14.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
12/01/01
10/20/03
02/16/2010 Textbook Change, Update Learning Outcomes
03/21/2011 Lab Fee Change
03/15/2013 Textbook Change
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