AUTO 1000 - Automotive Systems

Credit Hours: 3.00
(4 contact hrs)
This course provides an introduction of today’s automobile. The course offers student exposure to the various pieces of shop equipment and details of the automotive service business. A working knowledge of the basic automotive components and general maintenance necessary for vehicle operation will be emphasized. An introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) will be included in this course. The inclusion of this material will lead to students with an understanding of Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and use measuring tools.

Objectives:

Understand the use of feeler gauges.
Understand the use of dial indicators.
Understand the use of micrometers.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and use basic automotive hand tools and fasteners.

Objectives:

Use tools to remove fasteners on automobiles.
Tool maintenance and purchasing.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify mechanic certification and testing requirements.

Objectives:

Identify Michigan State law mechanic certification and testing requirements.
Identify A.E.S. national testing mechanic certification and testing requirements.

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.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction
1. Material to be covered
2. Equipment usage
3. Facility tour - lab policies
4. Evaluation process
5. Safety rules
Data and information
1. Service manuals
2. Electronic data storage
3. Automotive rule and standard organizations
Certification and Licensure
1. P.A. 300
2. ASE
3. AET
4. Montreal protocol (A/C)
5. Verification procedures
Fasteners, retainers, chemicals
1. Threads
2. Gaskets
3. Chemicals
Tools and equipment
1. Hand tools
2. Power tools
3. Lab equipment
  1. Demonstration
Lubrication system
1. Lubricants
2. System operation
Cooling system
1. Chemicals
2. System operation
3. Lab experience
What is a hybrid vehicle?
1. Gas - electric
2. Diesel - electric
3. ICE - hydraulic
4. Fuel cells
5. Flex fuel vehicles
6. CNG
7. Electric
8. Examples of hybrid vehicles
9. Series systems
10. Parallel systems
11. Series parallel systems
Advantages of a hybrid
1. City mileage - acceleration
2. Emissions
Disadvantages of a hybrid
1. Cost of option vs. mileage increase
2. Highway driving
Basic components of a hybrid
1. Power plant
2. Electric motor
3. Battery system
4. Charging system
5. Power management system
6. Safety system
Basic operation of a hybrid
1. Acceleration
2. Cruise
3. Deceleration

Primary Faculty
LaHaie, Kurtis
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

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