Course Syllabus
Auto Essentials Syllabus
Course Syllabus: Syllabus-AUTO102-Fall2018-Monday.pdf
Meet Your Instructor: 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: Intended for automotive majors. Introduction to the primary automotive systems used on modern vehicles. Theory, parts nomenclature, and description of system operation are emphasized. 3.0 units, 54 hours lecture, transferable to CSU.
Textbook Information: Halderman, James. Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service. 5th Ed. Prentice Hall, 2016. ISBN: 9780133994612.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Measure engine components using automotive style micrometers.
- Solve conversion problems for units of measurement.
- Explain the theory of conventional engine operation.
- Identify the basic types of electrical circuits found in automobiles.
- Summarize the function of the automotive battery and charging system.
- Compare various types of automotive fuels.
- Discuss the operation of the primary fuel system components.
- Identify the major emissions control devices and systems.
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