Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) Systems Traction Control Systems

Operation and Diagnostics

Course Number:

0982 AUTOT 211

Time of course:

Thursday 6:00 – 9:10 pm

Room: T120

Text:

Auto Brakes Technology

Author: Chris Johnson and Martin T. Stocket

Description:

This course will provide instruction of automotive anti-lock brake systems, including diagnosis, operation and maintenance of ABS systems on both foreign and domestic vehicles.  The course will include the use of scanners in diagnosis of various ABS systems; both 2 wheel and 4 wheel system will be covers.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students in the automotive technology program will have the knowledge to successfully complete the S/P2 Safety Exam.
• Students in the automotive technology program will research applicable vehicle and service information, system operation, and technical service bulletins.
• Students in the automotive technology program will complete work orders to include customer information, vehicle information, customer concerns, related service history, cause and correction.
• Students in the automotive technology program will demonstrate proper use of hand tools, power tools, and service equipment.
• Students in the automotive technology program will possess knowledge to identify and describe operation of different power train systems.

Addendum to Student Contract:

Students special Needs:

If you as a student require special needs for learning, it is your obligation to inform instructor, (special needs include, closed caption video, Disabled students assistance, or any special needs in learning assistance). The instructor assumes no responsibility in assessment of your needs.

You must inform instructor if you are under a licensed doctor’s care, and taking any drugs that could impair your ability to operate machinery. (Failure to do so is reason for instructor to drop you from class roll at any time). Students are required to take FINAL to receive grade for entire class. If student fails to complete FINAL an “F” will be issued for class grade.

Shop Card

All students are required to turn in one valid shop card at start of lab. This to cover all shop incurred expenses. Shop cards may be purchased at the cashier’s window, Monday thru Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm.  The shop card is green and has “Automotive Repair” printed on face. The account is #ASO-4200, the cost is $10.00. Place your name on it as soon as you purchase it. Card is valid in all automotive classes and does not expire.

Tools

All students are required to have “basic hand tools” Ask instructor for tool list for your class.

In order to receive credit for lab activity you will need to meet the ten- (10) requirements listed below. Students, who do not meet the requirements 1,2, 3, &4 only observe lab exercises and will obtain a lower grade for lab exercises.

Requirements:

1.       Turn in valid shop card.

2.       Work with own tools.

3.       Work with proper shop clothing. (Uniform, shoes, ETC. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE VALID SHOP CLOTHING TO ENTER LAB,NO EXCEPTIONS)

4.       Work with safety glasses.

5.       Arrive on time & take appropriate length break.

6.       Clean up after any work.

7.       Shows initiative in researching problems.

8.       Compliance with rules and policies of classroom.

9.       Completion of lab projects in timely manner.

10.    Completed written repair order.

Students are required to have permission to park in lab area.

1.       No student parking in lab area without prior approval, (instructor may enforce discipline action for repeat violations).

2.       No student parking without written repair order.

3.       Only student’s personal automobile will be accepted.

4.       Lab cost of $10.00 assessed on non-students autos for repair.

5.       All costs incurred during semester are to be paid upon completion of course, or final grade will be affected.

Resources:

Rio Hondo College Automotive computer lab, Rio Hondo College Library

Evaluation:

Final Grades and evaluation are based upon the following criteria:

• Homework (no make – up assignments including quizzes and tests)    15%
• Lab Assignments (no make up)                                                                  10%
• Internet Assignment  ( no make up)                                                             20%
• Class participation                                                                                        10%
• Mid – term Test                                                                                             20%
• Final Exam (required for any grade)                                                           20%
• Discretionary points (ENTHUSIASM)                                                         05%                           100% 

Course Schedule:

                                    Home work assignments are assigned at each class, due the following class.

Due to outside events these dates can change. Instructor will notify the class prior to events taking place.

Students enrolling in ASE testing need prior permission to miss class, an outside assignment will be administered. Official documents are required to show testing dates.