School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Automotive Technology
Department
Automotive Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Automotive
Course Number
217
Course Title
Automotive Alignment Clinic
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Examines the types of front and rear suspension systems used on today’s vehicles. Emphasizes the inspection, repair, and alignment of a variety of suspension systems.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Tire and Wheel Design
- Front Suspension Design
- Rear Suspension Design
- Measuring Suspension Height
- Alignment Diagnosis and Service
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Use up to date wheel and tire measuring instruments.
- Measure suspension height and spring sag.
- Measure caster, camber, toe-in and toe-out on front and rear suspension.
- Diagnose common suspension and alignment problems.
- Apply steering geometry to common vehicle alignment factors.
- Differentiate vehicle handling problems due to front versus rear wheel alignment problems.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Measurable objectives will be evaluated by the instructor based on accuracy and proficiency and completion of assigned tasks. Homework, class participation, lab activities, quizzes and tests will be used as criteria to assign the student’s final earned grade for this class.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
Students must take notes on demonstrations, carefully read and analyze assigned course materials and perform exercises to determine their competence in servicing modern vehicle suspension systems.
Effective Term
Fall 2020