AUTO 085 CIC Approval: 05/26/2005 BOT APPROVAL: 07/14/2005 STATE APPROVAL: EFFECTIVE TERM: Fall 2005
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
MIRAMAR COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSE OUTLINE
SECTION I
SUBJECT AREA AND COURSE NUMBER: Automotive Technology 085
COURSE TITLE: Advanced Emission Specialist Exam Qualification Course Units: 6
Grade Only CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) requires students to complete 120 hours of preparation to qualify for the Smog Check Technician Licensing Examinations. This course includes the following BAR- certified modules: Basic Clean Air Car Course, Smog Check Program 2003 Update Course, Advanced Clean Air Car Course, and Smog Check Program 2005 Update Course. The course uses Asian and Chrysler manufacturer-specific materials in conjunction with standard BAR materials. REQUISITES:
Advisory:
ENGL 049 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level W5 &
ENGL 048 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R5 &
MATH 034A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level M20
FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS: May be required
TRANSFER APPLICABILITY: Associate Degree Credit only and not Transferable
TOTAL LECTURE HOURS: 80 - 90
TOTAL LAB HOURS: 48 - 54
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Conduct Acceleration Simulation Mode and Two-Speed Idle Test Smog Inspections correctly 2. Identify and differentiate the basic functions of vehicle engines and emission controls
3. Evaluate emission test results and diagnostic information to determine most likely cause of failure 4. Interpret the Smog Check Inspection Manual's laws and regulations.
SECTION II
1. COURSE OUTLINE AND SCOPE: Outline Of Topics:
The following topics are included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content. The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary with each instructor.
Basic Clean Air Car Course I.
Basic theory overview A.
Cause and effects of automotive emissions 1.
Fundamentals of electricity. 2.
Basic engine operation and testing review B.
Four strokes of an engine cycle 1.
Normal and abnormal combustion 2.
Compression testing 3.
Cylinder leakage testing 4.
Vacuum testing 5.
Exhaust back pressure testing. 6.
Basic fuel system design, operation, and testing C.
Carburetors 1.
Mechanical fuel injection 2.
Electronic fuel injection. 3.
Five gas infrared analyzer D.
Operation and maintenance 1.
Atmospheric air content and pressure 2.
Results of oxidation and reduction 3.
Air fuel ratio and lamba 4.
Causes of vehicle emissions. 5.
Operating and testing ignition systems E.
Standard point ignition systems 1.
Electronic ignition systems 2.
Wasted spark ignition systems 3.
Coil over plug ignition systems 4.
Primary and secondary ignition scope wave forms. 5.
Electronic power-train control systems F.
Operating modes of the Power-train Control Module (PCM) 1.
On Board Diagnostics I (OBDI) 2.
Operation and testing of PCM sensors 3.
Operation and testing of PCM actuators 4.
Monitoring the PCM with a scanner, digital storage oscilloscope. 5.
Emission control sytems: identification, operation, and testing G.
Positive crankcase ventilation sytems 1.
Fuel evaporation system 2.
Thermostatic air systems 3.
Exhaust gas recirculation system 4.
Spark timing control systems 5.
Air injection systems 6.
Catalytic converters. 7.
Smog Check Program 2003 Update Course II.
Smog Check Program A.
General information 1.
Station definitions 2.
Station licensing requirements 3.
Equipment requirements 4.
Equipment maintenance 5.
Licensed technician requirements 6.
Station operation 7.
Station audits 8.
Repair assistance, cost waivers 9.
Customer authorization 10.
Miscellaneous inspection scenarios. 11.
Smog Check Program inspection procedures B.
Preinspection procedures 1.
Vehicle identification 2.
Visual inspection definitions 3.
Visual inspection 4.
Emission measurement 5.
Emission control functional test 6.
Smog inspection results. 7.
Repair and retest procedures C.
Vehicle warranty 1.
Vehicle repair 2.
After repair inspection 3.
Referee services 4.
Miscellaneous. 5.
OBD II update training: generic On Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) III.
OBD I foundation of OBD II A.
Standardization of connector, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), and terminology B.
Expanded emission-related monitoring C.
Freeze-frame data and changes in malfunction indicator light D.
Multiplexing system's influence on setting DTCs E.
Adaptive strategy and PCM relearn F.
OBDII main monitors and readiness tests G.
Enhanced air clean air car course IV.
Acceleration Simulation Mode (ASM) dynamometer operation and testing A.
General safety procedures 1.
Equipment safety checks 2.
Equipment maintenance and calibration 3.
Vehicle information data base 4.
Vehicle safety inspection 5.
Vehicle preconditioning 6.
Identifying incompatible vehicles for ASM testing 7.
Equipment operation. 8.
Advanced emission diagnostics B.
Initial failure review 1.
Non-feedback system diagnostics 2.
Feedback system diagnosis 3.
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) operation 4.
Oxygen sensor identification, operation, and testing 5.
Catalytic converter operation and testing 6.
Diagnosis of emission failures 7.
Vehicle information data sheet 8.
Emission failure diagnostic tree. 9.
BAR 2005 up date training: Broad band planar air/fuel sensor V.
Smog program updates and issues A.
Lamba air/fuel calculations B.
Wide range air/fuel sensor operation and testing C.
Review composite vehicle diagram and operation D.
Review scan tool data stream analysis E.
Review OBD II scan tool operation and procedures. F.
Reading Assignments:
Reading assignments are required and may include but, are not limited to, the following: I. Course texts, manuals, and booklets
II. Bureau of Automotive Repair website articles (www.smogcheck.ca.gov) III. Handouts and laboratory guides.
B.
Appropriate Assignments that Demonstrate Critical Thinking:
Critical thinking assignments are required and may include, but are not limited to, the following: I. Analyzing vehicle test results and formulating proper diagnostic strategy for repair
II. Determining appropriate methods and materials to complete laboratory assignments III. Interpreting test results of vehicles with all engine performance diagnostic tools IV. Formulating a systematic diagnostic approach for assigned failed vehicle condition. C.
Appropriate Outside Assignments: D.
Outside assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Conducting research about California's Smog Check program (including laws and regulations) II. Completing written assignments, including review questions, research papers, and Smog Check Inspection reports
III. Preparing for in-class discussions and activities. Writing Assignments:
Writing assignments are required and may include, but are not limited to, the following: I. Smog Check Inspection-related reports
II. Short written answers to assigned questions III. Class journal
IV. Expository essays. E.
2. METHODS OF EVALUATION:
A student's grade will be based on multiple measures of performance unless the course requires no grade. Multiple measures may include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Performance on written and oral demonstration examinations II. Performance on homework assignments
III. Performance on laboratory assignments IV. Contribution to class discussion V. Contribution to group projects. 3. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Laboratory * Lecture Discussion * Collaborative Learning * Lecture * Other (Specify) * Guest speakers * Field experience.
4. REQUIRED TEXTS AND SUPPLIES: Textbooks may include, but are not limited to:
TEXTBOOKS: MANUALS:
1. California Bureau of Automotive Repair. Smog Check Technician Licensing Examination Candidate Handbook, California Bureau of Automotive Repair, 10-01-2002
PERIODICALS: SOFTWARE: SUPPLIES:
1. Clean Air Car Course Student Materials Set (includes the following BAR publications: Clean Air Car Course Student Workbook, Clean Air Car Course Training Manual, Smog Check Inspection Manual, Write It Right Booklet, Laws and Regulations Relating to Automotive Repair Dealers and Smog Check Stations, Car Care for Healthy Air)
(California Institute of Automotive Technology)
3. BAR 097 Transition Class Resource Material by Bureau of Automotive Repair
4. Advanced Emissions Diagnostics by Myron Maurseth (California Institute of Automotive Technology)
5. Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensors Technician Guide by Aspire
ORIGINATOR: Mark Dinger
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