Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565

Course Title: Automotive Brakes Subject Area/Course Number: AUTO-121

New Course OR Existing Course

Author(s): Jason Dearman

Subject Area/Course No.: Automotive 121 Units: 4

Course Title: Automotive Brakes Discipline(s): Automotive Technology

Pre-Requisite(s): None Co-Requisite(s): None

Advisories: eligibility for ENGL-100

Catalog Description:

(formerly AUTO-042) This course is designed to give students the knowledge, and practical skills necessary to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair modern automotive brakes and ABS systems. The course places emphasis on manufacturers’ standards and procedures required to keep brakes performing within state and federal specifications. This course will prepare students for the California Brake Installer’s License exam and the ASE A-5 Examination.

Schedule Description:

(formerly AUTO-042) This course will provide you with a solid foundation in the diagnosis and repair of brake components and ABS systems on foreign and domestic vehicles. It is designed for current and prospective technicians. It will prepare you for the California Brake Installer’s License exam and the ASE A-5 Examination.

Hrs/Mode of Instruction: Lecture: 48__ Scheduled Lab: 80__ HBA Lab: ____ Composition: ____ Activity: ____ Total Hours 128__

Credit Credit Degree Applicable (DA) Grading Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Repeatability 0 Credit Non-Degree (NDA) Letter (LR) 1 Student Choice (SC) 2 3

Last date of Assessment: ______Cohort #: _____

Please apply for:

LMC General Education Requirement(s):

Transfer to: CSU UC IGETC Area ____ CSU GE Area____ C-ID Number ______

Course is Baccalaureate Level: Yes No

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Course Title: Automotive Brakes Subject Area/Course Number: AUTO-121

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STAND ALONE COURSE: YES NO

Course approved by Curriculum Committee as Baccalaureate Level: YES NO

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FOR OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT WRITE IN THE SECTION BELOW. Begin in Semester ______Catalog year 20____/20_____ Class Max: ______Dept. Code/Name:______T.O.P.s Code: ______Crossover course 1/ 2: ______ESL Class: ____Yes / No______DSPS Class: _Yes / No_____ Coop Work Exp: ___Yes / No_____

Class Code A Liberal Arts & Sciences SAM Code A Apprenticeship Remediation Level B Basic Skills B Developmental Preparatory B Advanced Occupational NBS Not Basic Skills C Adult/Secondary Basic Education C Clearly Occupational D Personal Development/Survival D Possibly Occupational E For Substantially Handicapped E* Non-Occupational F Parenting/Family Support G Community/Civic Development *Additional criteria needed H General and Cultural 1 One level below transfer I Career/Technical Education 2 Two levels below transfer J Workforce Preparation Enhanced 3 Three levels below transfer K Other non-credit enhanced Not eligible for enhanced

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Course Title: Automotive Brakes Subject Area/Course Number: AUTO-121

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes: General Education SLOs: At the completion of the LMC general education program, a student will: 1. Read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. 2. Understand connections among disciplines and apply interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 3. think critically and creatively 4. Consider the ethical implications inherent in knowledge, decision-making and action. 5. Possess a worldview informed by diverse social, multicultural and global perspectives.

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Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs): Automotive Technology Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Be prepared to enter the automotive field, as a general repair technician at all general service and repair stations, or apprentice level at the dealership level (manufacture level), and demonstrate the abilities and behaviors of an automotive professional.

2. Demonstrate the ability to locate, understand and use the repair information found in either repair manuals or online resources including wiring diagrams, trouble trees, torque specs, and all other necessary information.

3. Demonstrate the ability to properly diagnose, adjust and repair all major automotive systems. Meeting or exceed all manufacture specifications.

4. Be prepared to take and pass all ASE examinations A1 – A8 and the L1 advanced ASE examination.

5. Clearly explain and practice all safety standards with regard to lifting equipment, shop machinery (brake lathe, strut compressor, machining equipment), chemicals, tool usage, and proper procedures regarding oil and chemical disposal.

Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):

1. Safely perform standard shop practices. (PSLO 5) 2. Apply automotive braking systems theory. (PSLO 2,3,4,) 3. Service disk and drum brake assemblies according to manufacturer’s specifications. (PSLO 2, 3, 4, 5). 4. Service hydraulic and power hydraulic braking systems according to manufacturer’s specifications. (PSLO 2, 3, 4, 5) 5. Perform service on ABS braking systems according to manufacturer’s specifications. (PSLO 3, 4, 5)

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Course Title: Automotive Brakes Subject Area/Course Number: AUTO-121

Assessment Instruments:

Homework Lab Assignment Midterms and Final CSLO 1 X CSLO 2 X X CSLO 3 X X X CSLO 4 X X CSLO 5 X

CSLO 1: Lab Assignment: As students complete lab projects they are evaluated for properly using tools safely, maintaining a safe work environment and keeping tools clean and organized.

CSLO 2: Homework: Homework assignments are assigned from required reading within the courses textbook regarding automotive braking systems theory. Assignments may be based in short quiz format or written question format dependent upon the content of the chapter. Midterms and Final: Midterm and final exam will be in ASE format (industry test standards). And assess the student’s ability to describe the theory and operation of automotive braking systems. Example: According to Pascal’s law what is the resulting force on a piston that is 10.5 square inches in a system with 55psi?

CSLO 3: Homework: Homework assignments are assigned from required reading within the courses textbook regarding servicing disk and drum brake assemblies according to manufacturer’s specifications. Assignments may be based in short quiz format or written question format dependent upon the content of the chapter. Example: Why does a hydraulic system require bleeding after a component has been replaced? Lab Assignment: The student will be required to perform the proper inspection of disc and drum brakes, complete the disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of the braking system. The lab assignments will be evaluated by the instructor. Midterms and Final: Midterm and final exam will be in ASE format (industry test standards). Midterm and Final exams will be used to test the student’s knowledge of standard repair and servicing of disk and drum brake systems.

CSLO 4: Lab Assignment: Lab assignments will require the student to complete an inspection of hydraulic lines, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and calipers. The student will also be required to rebuild or replace worn or defective parts. Midterms and Final: Midterm and final exam will be in ASE format (industry test standards). And assess the student’s ability to describe the procedures related to refilling and bleeding brake systems and flushing hydraulic systems.

CSLO 5: Lab Assignment: Students will be assigned a vehicle for diagnosis and repair. The instructor will assess the student’s ability to complete all diagnostic test procedures related to ABS electrical components. Students will be assessed on their ability to retrieve and read computer codes with manufacturers scan tools.

Method of Evaluation/Grading:

A level student work is characterized by: Tests, exams and homework that accurately answer questions regarding mechanical, hydraulic and electrical brake systems 90% or above; and lab work that safely services disk and drum brakes including proper inspection of disc and drum brakes, completing the disassembly, cleaning and reassembling of the braking system with minimal or no guidance; lab work that safely services hydraulic and power hydraulic braking systems including completing an inspection of hydraulic lines, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and calipers and accurately rebuild or replace worn or defective parts with minimal or no guidance; and lab work that safely services ABS braking systems according to manufacturer’s specifications with minimal or no guidance and including detailed and accurate repair work order with explanation for each diagnosis and repair made.

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Course Title: Automotive Brakes Subject Area/Course Number: AUTO-121

C level student work is characterized: Tests, exams and homework that accurately answer questions regarding mechanical, hydraulic and electrical brake systems 70% to 79.9%; and lab work that safely services disk and drum brakes including proper inspection of disc and drum brakes, completing the disassembly, cleaning and reassembling of the braking system with guidance; lab work that safely services hydraulic and power hydraulic braking systems including completing an inspection of hydraulic lines, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and calipers and accurately rebuild or replace worn or defective parts with guidance; and lab work that safely services ABS braking systems according to manufacturer’s specifications with guidance a and including an accurate repair work order for each diagnosis and repair made.

Student’s progress in this course will be evaluated through written examinations covering required text materials, and lab projects required for all students. The evaluation will consist as follows:

Homework 60 points 2 unit exams @ 100 points = 200 points 1 final exam @ 100 points = 100 points Total 360 points

Lab Practical Servicing drum brakes 80 points Servicing disc brakes 80 points Servicing power/hydraulic systems 80 points Total 240 points

Grades will be assigned based on student performance and total points accumulated. The general grading scale, which will be applied, is as follows:

A = 540 — 600 points B = 480 — 539 points C = 420 — 479 points D = 360 — 419 points F= Below 359 points

Course Content:

UNIT I: Introduction A. Shop Orientation B. Safety C. Course Objectives D. State Examination Procedure

UNIT II: Drum Brake Assemblies A. Drum brake construction B. Wheel bearings C. Drum brake reconditioning D. Inspection and troubleshooting

UNIT III: Hydraulic Systems A. Hydraulic theory B. Master cylinder overhaul procedures C. Wheel cylinder overhaul procedures D. Brake bleeding E. Inspection and troubleshooting

UNIT IV: Disc Brake Systems A. Disc brake theory B. Disc brake caliper service C Disc brake rotor service

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Course Title: Automotive Brakes Subject Area/Course Number: AUTO-121

D Disc brake troubleshooting

UNIT V: Power Brakes A. Power brake design and function B. Power brake service

UNIT VI: Foreign Car Brakes A. Types, design and servicing of foreign car brakes

UNIT VII: Antilock Brake Systems A. Design and operation of ABS B. Retrieving fault codes from the PCM C. Service, diagnosis and repair of ABS D. ABS hydraulic systems

Lab By Arrangement Activities (If Applicable): n/a

Instructional Methods: Lecture Lab Activity Problem-based Learning/Case Studies Collaborative Learning/Peer Review Demonstration/Modeling Role-Playing Discussion Computer Assisted Instruction Other (explain) ______

Textbooks: Automotive Chassis Systems, 7th Edition James D. Halderman ©2017

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