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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
APRN D061B
Course Title (CB02)
Electronically Controlled Brake Systems
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Computer controlled automotive brake systems, including service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is an apprenticeship course that is only offered to a target population of students who have been approved for the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program. It is also a recommendation from industry advisory committees to help better prepare students to diagnose and repair electronically controlled brake systems.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.5
Maximum Credit Units
4.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.59.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
54.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
54.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
108.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Assignments

  1. Reading from the text and handouts
  2. Worksheets from the text and handouts

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly multiple choice quizzes covering the chapters studied during that week. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  2. A multiple choice/essay mid term exam of all of the material covered during the first 3 weeks of class. Test will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  3. A multiple choice/essay based comprehensive final exam. Test will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for laboratory demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Automotive brake and chassis area
  • Internet access

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Halderman James D. "Automotive Chassis Systems 5th Edition". Prentice Hall 2010.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
All DATA electronic information system (WEB based), http://library.alldatapro.com
Mitchell on demand electronic information system (WEB based), http://Shopkey5.com

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define Antilock Brake Systems (ABS)
  • Categorize information related to ABS brake system performance
  • Develop a repair plan

CSLOs

  • The student will be able to describe the differences in the two major types of wheel speed sensors used on cars and light trucks as well as how they function, and how to diagnose a failure of the component.

Outline

  1. Define Antilock Brake Systems (ABS)
    1. Basic operating principles
    2. Principles of electronic control
    3. ABS components
  2. Categorize information related to ABS brake system performance
    1. Interpreting scanner data
    2. Wiring diagrams
    3. Electronic circuit testing
  3. Develop a repair plan
    1. Preparing a repair cost estimate and repair plan
    2. Verification of component failure
    3. Repair techniques
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