AUTO 228 - Advanced Automotive Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): AORE
Prerequisite(s): AUTO 125 and AUTO 128 and AUTO 138 and AUTO 225 and AUTO 235
This is a course in the theory of operation, construction, diagnosis, and service of advanced automotive systems. This course includes a study of airbag systems, alternative fuels, second-generation on-board diagnostic systems (ODB-II), electronic instrumentation, advanced ignition systems, advanced anti- lock brake systems, and current developments in the automotive field.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The general education requirement for critical thinking is satisfied by AUTO 228 (AORE). To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

clearly articulate an issue or problem;
identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work;
acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias; and
develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusions.

Course-specific SLOs for AUTO 228:

Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of automotive data networks, supplemental inflatable restraints, and advanced engine management systems.
Perform entry-level diagnostics on malfunctioning data networks, supplemental inflatable restraints, and advanced engine management systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of advanced engine control systems such as electronic throttle control, advanced fuel injection diagnosis, fuel trim diagnosis, and air fuel ratio sensors.

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 470604