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AUTO 2090 - Service Floor 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: AUTO 1050, AUTO 1090, AUTO 1200, and AUTO 1420

(formerly AUTO 2290 and AUTO 2490)

This course provides the students with hands-on automotive service experience. Emphasis on diagnosing and making repairs of automotive engines, electrical and air conditioning systems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 5
Billable Contact Hours: 5
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to service starting, charging and support systems.

Objectives:

  1. Diagnose charging system problems that cause an undercharge or no-charge condition.
  2. Perform charging system output test; determine needed repairs.
  3. Remove and replace alternator.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recharge an A/C system.

Objectives:

  1. Employ correct recovery, evacuation and recharging techniques.
  2. Identify suitable storage and recovery containers.
  3. Illustrate proficiency in gauge reading and diagnosis.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to check for leaks in a R-134A system.

Objectives:

  1. Determine the correct leak detection equipment.
  2. Isolate leak and perform correct repair techniques.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to diagnose general engine conditions

Objectives:

  1. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant and other leaks; determine necessary actions
  2. Diagnose unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary actions
  3. Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary actions
  4. Perform compression test; determine necessary actions
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Overview
    1. Materials to be covered
    2. Course Rules
    3. Evaluation Process
    4. Shop safety
  2. Automotive Batteries, Charging and Starting System Diagnosis and Service
    1. Perform battery diagnostic testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
    2. Perform charging system testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
    3. Perform starting system testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
    4. Perform various electrical system tests per NATEF Standards
  3. Automotive Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service
    1. Perform air conditioning performance testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
    2. Perform air conditioning recharge, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
    3. Perform a refrigerant identifier test per NATEF Standards
  4. Automotive Engines
    1. Perform mechanical engine testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
    2. Perform on-car diagnostics related to engine mechanical per NATEF Standards
  5. Road Testing
    1. Determination of Quality of Repair
  6. Electronic Services Information
    1. Follow diagnostic strategies based on published procedures and guidelines
    2. Flat-rate labor time lookup and job estimation
Primary Faculty
Prater, Daniel
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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