5/14/2024 10:05:49 PM	ATL 100 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ATL 100	Title:  TRANSPORTATION TECH
Full Title:  Introduction to Transportation Technology
Last Reviewed:12/4/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	1.50		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	26.25
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Students will explore the theory of operation, routine maintenance, technical vocabulary, components, systems, and basic safety procedures relating to Advanced Transportation and the Advanced Transportation repair technician. Topics include careers, employability skills, workplace practices, safety, personal protection, the basic maintenance and repair of transportation equipment and its systems for the entry-level transportation maintenance technician. Students will be introduced to internal combustion engines: gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen; electric power and alternative fuels; automotive technology; medium and heavy duty trucks; public transportation; agricultural and construction equipment.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will explore the theory of operation, routine maintenance, technical vocabulary, components, systems, and basic safety procedures relating to Advanced Transportation and the Advanced Transportation repair technician. Topics include careers, employability skills, workplace practices, safety, personal protection, the basic maintenance and repair of transportation equipment and its systems for the entry-level transportation maintenance technician. Students will be introduced to internal combustion engines: gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen; electric power and alternative fuels; automotive technology; medium and heavy duty trucks; public transportation; agricultural and construction equipment.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the correct use of basic tools and safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician

2. Demonstrate proficiency of basic maintenance procedures and repair operations of mobile equipment and its systems

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate safe working conditions and practices

2. Use common automotive shop equipment safely

3. Identify and recognize common automotive tools and equipment

4. Identify fasteners

5. Discuss automotive engine fundamentals

6. Perform vehicle engine oil service

7. Assess and use service information

8. Demonstrate proper use of metric and standard micrometers

9. Describe basic electricity

10. Demonstrate proper use of a volt/ohmmeter

11. Select the appropriate automotive fluid for the selected application

12. Use appropriate methods for hazardous waste handling and disposal

13. Identify potential areas of employment in the automotive industry

14. Read and fill out work orders to meet industry and Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) standards

15. Perform basic vehicle maintenance

Topics and Scope

Lecture-Related Topics and Scope:

I. Introduction to Advanced Transportation Technology                  

     A. Mobile equipment shop safety       

     B. Tool identification and usage       

     C. Mobile equipment and usage      

         1. Car/truck lift, front wheel drive, and rear wheel drive

          2. Oil change and drain equipment

         3. Floor jacks and jack stands

          4. Parts washers and bead blaster

          5. Tire changer and wheel balancer

         6. Vises, hydraulic press, drill press, and grinders/wire wheels

     D. Mobile equipment information systems      

    E. Fastener use and identification       

          1. Metric

         2. Standard-Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

         3. International Standards Organization/Deutsches Institut fur Normung (ISO/DIN)

II. Introduction to Mobile Vehicle Systems (Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification areas noted below)                  

     A. Engines (A1, T1, T2)      

    B. Automatic Transmissions (A2, T3)       

     C. Manual Transmissions (A3, T3)       

     D. Steering and Suspension (A4, T5)       

     E. Brakes (A5, T4)      

    F. Electrical (A6, T6)      

    G. Heating and Air Conditioning (A7, T7)       

     H. Engine Performance (A8)      

III. Mobile Equipment Fluid Applications                   

     A. Engine oils      

    B. Transmission fluids      

    C. Gear oils      

    D. Brake fluids      

    E. Power steering fluids       

     F. Coolants      

IV. Fluid Leaks                  

V. Chemical Applications, Adhesives, Cleaners, and Sealers                   

VI. Assessment and Use of Service Information                  

VII. Precision Measurement                   

VIII. Areas of Employment                  

     A. Service, parts, sales, wholesale, and manufacturing       

     B. Self-employment      

IX. Hazardous Waste Management/Right to Know             

X. Vehicle Maintenance            

XI. Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Safety            

XII. Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Applicable Systems Awareness             

            

Lab-Related Topics and Scope:            

I. Demonstrate Proper Shop Safety and Working Practices

    A. Tools

    B. Equipment

    C. Hazardous waste handling            

II. Identify Fasteners Used in Mobile Equipment Applications             

III. Access Vehicle Service Information            

IV. Identify the Different Vehicle Systems and Their Components            

V. Perform Vehicle Maintenance, Safety Inspections, and Fluid Services            

VI. Perform Basic Electrical Measurements Utilizing the Appropriate Test Equipment             

VII. Perform Precision Measurements Utilizing the Appropriate Tools/Equipment

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Weekly reading (10-25 pages)

2. Worksheets from reading assignments

3. Notebook with handouts and class notes if assigned by instructor

4. Tests and final exam

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Lab assignments and worksheets

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 10%
Worksheets from reading assignments
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Lab assignments and worksheets
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 70 - 80%
Tests and final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 5%
Notebook

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair. 2nd ed. VanGelder, Kirk. Jones & Bartlett Learning. 2020.

Instructor prepared materials

Print PDF