Explores basic mechanical repairs, wheel alignments, electrical repairs, and restraint system repairs (available Winter quarter only).

 
Learning Outcomes:

• Given the lectures and lab activities, the student will describe the design of rack and pinion and power steering systems and define wheel alignmen caster, camber, toe and S.A.I., with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, the student will understand how various brake systems work, with a minimum 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, the student will understand how various cooling, and air-conditioning systems work with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lecture and lab activities, the student will be demonstrate the ability to define the “wheel alignment” with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, the student will demonstrate the ability to inspect tires, steering, and suspension systems with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, the student will demonstrate the ability to define “voltage” current, and resistance with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will demonstrate the ability to use various kinds of electrical test instruments with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will find electrical problems with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will demonstrate the ability to explain the difference between an active and passive restraint system with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will demonstrate the ability to service seat belts and become familiar with the air bag system repair will a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.