Common Course Outline

Catalog Description

Course Description

This course covers the theory and application of auto safety, tools, fasteners, basic electricity and general auto service. This course also covers theory, design, operation, diagnosis and repair of hydraulic brake systems on automobiles and light trucks.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

1. General Automotive Safety/Shop Safety
2. Automotive Tools and Usage
3. Common Automotive Fasteners, Design and Usage
4. Basic Electrical Theory
5. General Automotive Service Theory
6. Disc and Drum Brake Design and Operation
7. Power Brake Design and Operation
8. Scan Tool Usage in Braking Systems
9. ABS Brake Design and Operation
10. Traction Control
11. Stability Control Systems
12. Hydraulic Principles

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

1. Describe automotive safety.
2. Describe common automotive tools and usage.
3. Identify common automotive fasteners.
4. Understand basic electrical theory.
5. Describe general automotive service.
6. Identify differences in disc and drum brake systems and how they apply to current vehicles.
7. Describe and identify types of brake boosters and operation.
8. List diagnosis repair and procedures of hydraulic brake systems.
9. Effectively Identify safety issues involved with Brake Systems.
10. Describe ABS Braking Systems and Operation.
11. Display understanding of ABS, Traction Control and Stability Control.
12. Identify faults related to Hydraulic Systems.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

• Quizzes
• Tests
• Assignments
• Worksheets

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking

Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None