Auto-106, Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  Syllabus-AUTO106-TuesThurs-Fall2018-Roper_David-1.pdf

Meet Your Instructor: 

Professor David Roper
Automotive Technology
M.A. Arizona State University
B.A California State University, Los Angeles
A.A. Cerritos College
Cert. Universal Technical Institute
ASE Master Technician
ASE Maintenance and Repair Technician
ASE Alternative Fuels Technician

Course Description:  Introduces basic maintenance procedures in the areas of engines, chassis, and electrical systems. This course is recommended for consumers as well as students interested in entering the automotive repair field. Safe and correct hands-on use of tools and equipment by students is emphasized. Students must furnish approved safety glasses. 4.0 units, 54 hours lecture, 72 hours lab (126 hours total) transferable to CSU.

Textbook Information: Halderman, James. Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service. 5^th Ed. Prentice Hall, 2016. ISBN: 9780133994612.

Course Learning Objectives: 

• Discuss safety issues found in automotive repair shops.
• Demonstrate lifting a vehicle using an automotive hoist.
• Summarize the steps required to test automotive batteries.
• Apply basic electrical theory using digital meters.
• Explain the operation of the common types of automotive ignition systems.
• Summarize the procedure for testing automotive cooling systems.
• Demonstrate automotive maintenance tasks as specified by ASE (NATEF).