Course ID: AT R018L Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 09/26/2018 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2019

COURSE OUTLINE

OXNARD COLLEGE

I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: AT R018L Banner title: Automotive Brake Systems Lab Full title: Automotive Brake Systems Lab

Previous course id: AT R018L Banner title: Automotive Brake Systems Lab Full title: Automotive Brake Systems Lab

B. Reason(s) course is offered: This course fulfills career training as required by our program certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. This course provides hands-on training to the students. It provides state-of-the-art training in brake system theory and diagnosis in today’s vehicles, including front and rear anti-lock disc computerized brake systems. The goal of this course is to prepare students for technician ASE certification. It is further intended that this course will provide students with entry-level automotive technician skills necessary to procure employment.

C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: 5 year update

D. C-ID: 1. C-ID Descriptor: 2. C-ID Status: Not Applicable

E. Co-listed as: Current: None Previous:

II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 2.00 Previous: 2.00

B. Course Hours: 1. Weekly Meeting Hours: Current: Lecture: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Other: Previous: Lecture: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Other:

2. Total Contact Hours: Current: 64.00 to 72.00 Previous: 72.00

C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: Previous:

2. Corequisites Current: AT R018: Automotive Brake Systems

Previous: AT R018: Automotive Brake Systems

3. Advisories: Current: Previous:

4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous:

D. Catalog description: Current: This course covers automotive brake systems service procedures including: hydraulic system overhaul, drum and disc rotor machining, brake shoe and pad service. The anti- lock brake computer system will be tested and serviced with industry accepted practices. Scan tools will be used to test anti-lock brake systems. This “hands-on” course will allow the student to practice skills taught in the brake class. Preparation for the ASE certification test is included. Previous, if different:

E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $

F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [X] Will not be required: [ ]

Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [ ]

G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: 1 -

H. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [X] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

Previous, if different: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ]

I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [X] Petitions will not be granted: [ ]

Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ]

III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Identify safety hazards in an automotive shop. B. Perform service writing. C. Diagnose operation of drum and disc conventional braking subsystems. D. Perform proper steps to calibrate and set up alignment equipment. E. Perform brake inspection and make proper brake adjustments. F. Diagnose and evaluate electronic anti-lock system problem. G. Diagnose the effects of braking on suspension components. H. Perform brake-bleeding procedures including manual, vacuum and pressure methods. I. Perform brake drum and disc rotor component inspection and machining

IV. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to identify, retrieve, and apply basic automotive technical information including but not limited to online information. B. Student will be able to identify common fractions used in the automotive field and convert them to their decimal equivalent. C. Students will demonstrate how to correctly lift vehicles using various common methods found in an automotive repair facility D. Students will be able to identify and demonstrate environmental safety rules and regulations, in the following areas. Shop safety, personal safety, hazardous material safety, air bag safety, power tools, and typical equipment safety. E. Students will be able to read industry standard measuring tools, such as a micrometer and dial caliper, to determine acceptable tolerances for common automotive components. F. Students will be able to properly perform brake service on disc brakes, drum brakes, and hydraulic systems.

V. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Shop Operation / Safety / Customer Relations 1. Customer Relations 2. Equipment Safety 3. Personal Safety 4. Fire Safety 5. Fire Extinguishers 6. Hazardous Materials B. Hydraulic System 1. Definition and Purpose 2. Types of Brake Fluids 3. Master Cylinder Overhaul 4. Wheel Cylinder Overhaul 5. Disc Caliper Overhaul 6. System Bleeding Conventional 7. Vacuum Bleeding 8. Pressure Bleeding 9. Brake Lines and Fittings 10. Anti-lock Master Cylinder Service 11. Metering Valve 12. Proportioning Valve 13. Height-Sensing Valve 14. Combination Valve 15. Pressure Differential 16. Hydraulic Pressure Control Without Valves C. Conventional Braking Systems 1. Manual Brake Systems 2. Combination Brake Systems 3. Power Brake Systems Service 4. Parking Brake Service 5. Wheel Bearing Service 6. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting D. Brake Drum and Rotor 1. Drum Machining 2. Rotor Machining 3. On-the-car Rotor Machining 4. Drum and Disc Rotor Diagnosis E. ABS Computerized Brake System Controls 1. ABS Anti-Lock Brake System Controls 2. ABS Data Diagnosis 3. ABS Maintenance and Repair 4. Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes 5. ABS Hydraulic Service 6. ABS Wheel Speed Sensors 7. ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting F. Hydraulic Valves 1. Metering Valve 2. Proportioning Valve 3. Height-Sensing Valve 4. Combination Valve 5. Pressure Differential 6. Hydraulic Pressure Control Without Valves

VI. Lab Content:

The following are examples of lab content that will be covered in this course: A. Shop Operation / Safety Practices 1. Customer Relations 2. Equipment Safety 3. Personal Safety 4. Fire Safety a. Fire Extinguishers b. Hazardous Materials B. Hydraulic System and Service 1. Definition and Purpose 2. Identify Types of Brake Fluids 3. Master Cylinder Overhaul 4. Wheel Cylinder Overhaul 5. Disc Caliper Overhaul 6. System Bleeding a. Conventional b. Vacuum c. Pressure d. Gravity e. Line and Fitting Repair f. Anti-lock Master Cylinder Service C. Conventional Braking Systems Service, Repair, Diagnosis & Troubleshooting 1. Manual Brake Systems 2. Combination Brake Systems 3. Power Brake Systems 4. Parking Brake 5. Wheel Bearing D. Brake Drum and Rotor Service & Repair 1. Drum Machining 2. Rotor Machining 3. On-the-car Rotor Machining 4. Drum and Disc Rotor Diagnosis E. ABS Computerized Brake System Controls Diagnosis & Repair 1. ABS Anti-Lock Brake System Controls 2. ABS Data 3. ABS Maintenance 4. Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes 5. ABS Hydraulic Service 6. ABS Wheel Speed Sensors F. Hydraulic Valves 1. Metering Valve 2. Proportioning Valve 3. Height-Sensing Valve 4. Combination Valve 5. Pressure Differential 6. Hydraulic Pressure Control Without Valves

VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Laboratory presentations: Demonstration on diagnosis of brake system components. B. Use of “role play” assignments: Students will practice service writing of work-orders pertaining to customer relations, shop safety diagnostic equipment utilization and operation.

VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [ ] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [X] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [X]

For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why. This is a lab class without written assignments. B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. Assignments: The student will access the textbook materials to answer questions pertaining to the skills required for technicians performing diagnosis of brake systems. 2. Laboratory assignments: The student will use an automotive shop environment to inspect, identify and demonstrate proper inspection procedures of brake components. 3. Shop assignments: The student will use the repair manuals and computer information systems and reference materials needed in the diagnosis and repair of brake systems.

C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. Students will be required to do outside readings in professional journals such as Motor Service Journal and Motor Age Magazine in addition to the textbook assignments. b. Students will be required to access brake service information from computer program systems such as Alldata and Mitchell in the classroom. 2. Writing a. Students will be required to answer questions at the end of each chapter. 3. Other a. Students will be required to do research from automotive websites such as the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs and Bureau of Automotive Repair, regarding the laws and regulations related to system repair.

IX. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Halderman (2017). Automotive Brake Systems NATEF Task Sheets (7th/e). Prentice Hall. B. Other instructional materials:

X. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum qualifications: 1. Automotive Technology B. Additional certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification:

XI. Approval Dates Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 09/26/2018 Board of Trustees Approval Date: 09/26/2018 State Approval Date: Catalog Start Date: Fall 2019

XII. Distance Learning Appendix A. Methods of Instruction Methods may include, but are not limited to:

B. Information Transfer Methods may include, but are not limited to: 1. Instructor-provided online materials Course ID: 2473