Discipline: Automotive Technology Degree Credit  [X]
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Nondegree Credit  [ ]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 53B


COURSE DESCRIPTION
53B Automotive Brakes Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 50: Automotive Principle
Theory and principles of automotive brake systems with emphasis placed upon malfunction, abnormal wear diagnosis and correction procedures. 45 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Automotive brake system components, their wear, malfunctions, diagnosis, and correction procedures.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the basic theory of operation of the modern automobile.

  2. Identify the components of major automotive systems and explain the functions of each.

  3. Use systematic diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose problems related to automotive malfunctions.

  4. Perform minor maintenance and service on the automobile.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Describe the components and operation of automotive brake
systems.

Distinguish between a disc brake system and drum brake system.

Perform basic brake service on both disc and drum brake systems.

Inspect, evaluate and repair automotive parking brake system
malfunctions.

Inspect, evaluate and repair hydraulic brake system malfunctions.

Explain the operation of advanced ABS (anti-lock brake) systems.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

 

  1. Brake fundamentals
  2. Brake Safety
  3. Brake system hydraulic circuits
  4. Disc Brake diagnosis and service
  5. Drum Brake diagnosis and service
  6. Parking brake service and adjustment
  7. Power brake systems
  8. Anti-lock Brake System operation, diagnosis and repair
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presenting lectures and demonstrations by instructor or guests on automotive brake systems.
  • Utilizing multi-media presentations to demonstrate and simulate complex concepts and procedures.
  • Assigning small group and individual class exercises that enable students to work cooperatively as a team to analyze brake system problems under the supervision and guidance of the instructor.
  • Assigning special projects outside of class that expose students to environments, tools and methods not available in class.  The projects may include field trips or research projects.
  • Assigning reading outside of textbook material; these may include industry publications, trade magazines, product specifications or equipment manuals.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Hands-on problem-solving exercises that demonstrate students’ ability to evaluate brake system concerns.
  • Practical exercises and laboratory assignments to demonstrate students’ comprehension and application of procedures and techniques.
  • Tests and quizzes that regularly assess students’ comprehension of concepts and industry-specific language.
  • Final applied project that demonstrates students’ proficiency in performing brake system repairs.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Erjavec, Jack. Automotive Brake Systems. 2 ed. any: Thompson Delmar Publishing, 2001.
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