MCAP 1130 - Automotive 3: Advanced Auto Maintenance

12.0 Credits

Students develop knowledge and skills in automotive computers and the relationship with sensor inputs and actuator outputs. A major focus of this course is operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning units, front and rear suspension, steering systems, and vehicle stability systems.

Prerequisites: (1) MCAP 1120 with a grade of C or better.

Recommended: COMS 1000 is recommened prior to taking this course.

Lecture Hours: 8.0
Lab Hours: 12.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair. (PO1)
Identify the components, explain the operation, diagnose, and replace steering and suspension components. (PO3)
Complete a pre-alignment inspection and perform an alignment. (PO3)
Explain the function of ABS and stability control systems. (PO3)
Identify the components, explain the operation, and diagnose modules and electronic computer systems. (PO5)
Identify the components, explain the operation, diagnose, and service Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). (PO5)
Identify, explain, and diagnose instrument panels, displays, mechanical gauges, electronic instrument clusters, information gauges, lighting, and indicator and warning devices. (PO5)
Identify and explain the components and servicing of various automotive options and accessories. (PO5)
Diagnose automotive convenience concerns. (PO5)
Explain the basic operation of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and the process for diagnosing and servicing HVAC systems. (HVAC) (PO7)

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