INTRO TO TRANSPORTATION

Vehicle Systems & Maintenance

 

 

 

Assignment Code 20106

 (Basic Car Maintenance)

Mr. Donelan, Instructor

Course Syllabus

Textbook:  Modern Automotive Technology

 

Course Description:  This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the transportations industry and an insight into the possible career options.  The students will explore various forms of transportation, including land, sea, air and space.  Students will complete research and development projects, as well as perform experiments with various modes of transportation.

 

Instructional Philosophy and Instructional Delivery Plan:  Students will be expected to meet all course goals and demonstrate a competency with a minimum of 65% accuracy.  Students will learn the steps involved in basic car maintenance.  This includes the theory of operation, problem diagnosis, service, and repair methods of six major systems:  Fuel systems, electrical systems, cooling and lubrication systems, emission control systems, engine tune-up, and computer systems.

 

Course Goals:

 

·         Identify automotive systems.

·         Comprehend the usage of measuring tools.

·         Explain the different kinds of information and illustrations used in a service manual.

·         Study and practice auto shop safety.

·         Explain the principles of electricity.

·         Identify commonly used automotive fasteners.

·         Check a vehicle’s fluid levels.

·         Explain the components of a fuel system.

·         Explain the operation principles of an automotive ignition system.

·         List the parts and operation of a cooling system.

·         Study engine performance problems.

·         Identify engine test instruments.

·         List the basic steps for an engine tune-up.

·         Study other automotive systems.

·         Study the transportation industry.

·         Study and identify forms of transportation.

·         Identify a career.


 

Course Syllabus      Introduction to Transportation    Page 2

 

Major Course Projects:

1: Fire Safety

5: Carbon Monoxide

9: SAFETY GLASSES

2:Compressed Air

6: Tool Safety

 

3: Shop Cleanliness

7: Floor Jack Safety

 

4: Clothing Safety

8: Block Tire

 

 

When working under a car wear safety glasses, use a jack stand and block tires.  BE SAFE or you will have an F on your lab grade.

 

How can you tell what year a car is? _______________________________

 

 

F: None

F: None

C: Use Battery Charger

C: Wash Car

B: Jump Start A Car

B: Clean Engine

A: Battery Load Test

A: Polish Car

 

F: None

F: None

C: Clean Battery Posts

C: Test Coolant

B: Charging Out Put Test

B: Pressure Test Coolant

A: Test Battery Electrolyte

A: Flush Coolant

 

F: None

F: None

Results

Task

C: Measure Resistance

Voltage can damage the meter when testing resistance

C: Check Fluids

  1. Transmission Fluid
  2. Window Fluid
  3. Oil
  4. Anti-Freeze
  5. Brake Fluid

 

 

 

 

              

 

B: Measure Voltage

1.Current or Amp

B: Check Belts and Hoses

 

 

A: Test Light

  1. Voltage light
  2. Continuity light

A: Replace Belts and Hose

 

 

 

F: None

C: Use a Tap

C: Body Lubrication

B: Use a Die

B: Grease Job

A: Torque a bolt

A: Change Oil:

 

Torque oil filters and drain plug to specifications.

 

F: None

F: None

C: Use a Micrometer

C: Check tires inflation

B: Gap Spark Plugs

B: Change a tire

A: Bleed Brakes

A: Rotate tires

                                                                                       Make sure you know the rotation pattern

                                                                                                        Bias is different from radial

NOTE: TORQUE THE LUG NUTS TO SPECIFCION AND IN A CRISSCROSS PATTERN.

F: None

C: Diagnosis tire wear pattern.

B: Check for worn suspension.

A: Visit alignment shop or a tune up shop.

            1. Name of shop

            2. Name of mechanic

            3. Advantage

            4. Disadvantage

            5. Schooling

            6. Why they chose their job

 

Remember!! Safety is your responsibility.  Only you can use correct repair methods to prevent injuries.

 

1.     Shop air pressure is usually around 100 to 150 psi (689 to 1,034).  This is enough pressure to severely injure or kill. Respect shop air pressure.

2.     When using a blowgun, wear eye protection. Direct the blast of air away from yourself and others. Do not blow brake and clutch parts clean. These parts contain asbestos, a cancer causing substance.

3.     A hydraulic press can exert Tons of Force. Wear face protection and use recommended procedures

4.     Always connect battery charger leads to the battery BEFORE turning the charger ON. This will prevent sparks that could ignite any battery gas. The gases around the top of a battery can EXPLODE violently.

5.     Fires are terrible accidents capable of causing instant and permanent scar tissue. There are numerous combustible substances (gasoline, lily rags, paints, thinners) found in an auto shop. Any of these flammables are capable of producing a fire.

6.     Gasoline is, by far, the most dangerous and often underestimated flammable in an auto shop. Gasoline has astonishing potential for causing a tremendous fire. Just a cup full of gasoline can instantly engulf a car in flames.

 

ATTENTION! If an accident or injure ever occurs in the shop, notify your instructor immediately.  Use common sense on deciding to get a fire extinguisher or to take other actions.

 

Performance Standards:

The Brandon Valley School grading scale will be used.

 

Percentages will be determined in the following many:

            60% projects/lab grade (Projects that are not finished will be graded as a zero) (rubrics system of grading will be used.)

 

            30% tests of your grade (5 points each)

            10% daily of your grade (2 points each)

 

Late work will be accepted.

            1st day late – 20% of grade

            2nd day late – 50% of grade

            3rd day late – 0%

 

Extra credit opportunities will be made available to the students

 

General shop safety will be discussed in class  SHOP RULES/SAFETY GLASSES

 

Grading System for Written Tests, Daily Work, Lab Tasks and Skills, Final Grade:

 

                        A……..95-100                       A-…….92-94                        

                        B+……..89-91                       B……..86-88                         B-……..83-85

                        C+……..80-82                       C……..77-79                         C-……..74-76

                        D+……..71-73                       D…….68-70                          D-……..65-67

                        F……..64 - >

 

Students will be evaluated as follows:

 

Evaluation Criteria                         Method of Evaluation                                                        Percent

Daily participation                            Attendance, class behavior,                                              15

                                                            Participation, lab work        

 

 

Projects                                              Portfolios, written and oral presentations                                    20

                                                            Quality of finished projects

 

Performance                                     Adequacy of competency performance                          15

                                                            And safety

 

 

Tests                                                   Unit tests, practical quizzes                                               25

 

Final examination                           Comprehensive, objective and practical                         25

 

SEM1.1 Demonstrate shop safety

SEM1.2 Demonstrate independent and teamwork skills and explore career opportunities within the industry

SEM2.1 Complete Customer work order form

SEM2.2 Prepare customer bill/receipt

SEM3.1 Examine how physics concepts apply to small engine technology

SEM3.2 Explore the application of fundamental laws of hydraulics

SEM3.3 Perform mathematical calculations and measurements commonly used in small engines

SEM3.4 Communicate findings as related to mathematics and science knowledge and skills to diagnosis problems in small engines

SEM4.1 Implement strategic diagnostic procedures

SEM4.2 Conduct preventative maintenance on small engine

SEM5.1 Illustrate the application of Ohm’s law to charging and electrical systems related to small engines

SEM5.2 Interpret schematics, diagrams, and reference information used in small engine electrical systems

SEM5.3 Use strategy based diagnostics for determining the cause of a fault in an electrical circuit

SEM6.1 Analyze the function and operation of an ignition system related to small engine technology

SEM6.2 Diagnose ignition system problems

SEM6.3 Perform ignition system service

SEM7.1 Analyze the functions and operations of a fuel systems related to small engine technology

SEM7.2 Diagnose fuel system problem

SEM7.3 Perform fuel system service

SEM8.1 Analyze the function and operation of emission systems related to small engines

SEM8.2 Diagnose emission systems relating to small engine technology

SEM8.3 Perform emission system service on small engine