For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
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Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Identify and describe factors affecting braking performance.
- Identify and describe various types of brake systems and brake subsystems.
- Explain friction ratings and interpret edge codes on brake shoes.
- Explain the basic operation of foundation brake systems.
- Identify and explain causes for brake fade.
- Explain safe work practices related to servicing brake systems.
- Recommend brake maintenance and service procedures for foundation brakes.
- Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using air brakes.
- Identify and describe the categories of commercial vehicle air brake system circuits.
- Describe the purpose and operation of commercial vehicle air brake circuits.
- Identify minimum performance requirements for the air system according to FMVSS 121 standards.
- Identify and describe the air supply system'�s components and their functions.
- Identify and describe the air delivery and control systems'� components and their functions.
- Identify and describe the operating factors affecting air brake system performance and efficiency.
- Identify and describe safety features of dual air brake system circuits and components.
- Identify and describe the components of the park/emergency brake circuit and their functions.
- Identify and describe the components of the trailer air circuit and their functions.
- Identify and explain safety procedures to be observed when servicing air brakes.
- Outline safe work practices related to servicing air system.
- Identify common failures associated with brake foundations and air circuits.
- Identify and explain causes for common braking complaints.
- Identify and explain common failures in the air circuits system of commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes.
- Explain procedures for inspecting, servicing, and replacing foundation brake components.
- Recommend maintenance and service procedures for commercial vehicle air systems
- Interpret ABS, ATC blink codes.
- Interpret ABS fault lamp operation.
- Understand fundamental configurations for braking systems.
- Identify braking system components.
- Describe hand/emergency brakes.
- Identify and describe hydro boost systems.
- Describe hydraulic and air-over-hydraulic brake system components.
- Describe the air-over-hydraulic braking system.
- Describe wheel brake actuators and associated components.
- Remove and replace heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) brake components.
- System diagnostic tests.
- Outline procedure for diagnosing system faults using blink codes.
- Test the functionality of a wheel speed sensor.
- Adjust wheel speed sensor air gap.
- Recommend a procedure for adjusting vertical and lateral adjustment of radar sensors.
- Introduction
- How Brakes Work
- Types of Braking Systems
- Air Brake Foundation Systems
- Advantages of Air Brake Systems
- Disadvantages of Air Brake Systems
- Air Brake Sub Systems and Control Systems
- Components of the Air Supply System
- Components of Air Delivery and Control Systems
- Park and Emergency Brake Circuit
- Trailer Air Circuits
- Safety During Brake System Service
- Diagnosing Brake System Malfunctions
- Conducting Preliminary Testing on Brake Systems
- Servicing the Air Supply System
- Servicing Foundation Brakes
- Adjusting Air Brakes
- Maintaining Air Disc Brakes
- Fundamentals of Anti-Lock Braking Systems
- Anti- Lock Braking System Components
- Enhancements to Anti-Lock Braking Systems
- Maintaining Anti-Lock Braking Systems
- Fundamental Configurations of Hydraulic Braking Systems
- Foundation Components of Hydraulic Braking Systems
- Emergency Hand Brakes
- Hydraulic Components of Hydraulic Brake Systems
- Air-Over-Hydraulic Braking Systems
- Park Brake and Emergency Circuits
- Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)
- Maintenance of Hydraulic Brake Systems
- Instructor presentation/demonstration
- Video presentation
- Guest speakers and presentation
- DVD presentation
- Textbooks
- Lecture PowerPoint presentation
- Test bank
- Image bank
- Skill Drill PowerPoint presentations
Assignments
Tests and assignments
Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.
- Outcome 1
- Outcomes 3,4,5
- Outcomes 6
- Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.