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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTI 258 - Motor Sports Kit Car Building
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
This course covers the design and building of the cobra kit car. Emphasis will be placed on proper assembly/fabrication/improvement of the various subassemblies required to build this vehicle. Tire and wheel combinations, exhaust systems and other accessory options will also be discussed. Students will learn to cut, weld and form metal as needed for use in the kit car assembly. Students will demonstrate knowledge through project/task completion.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Define the concept of kit car fabrication.
- Demonstrate safe shop practices while working in the lab.
- Identify tools and equipment needed for kit assembly/fabrication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of building required subassemblies.
- Define required components to complete a kit car.
- Identify types of materials used in kit car building.
- Utilize various tools/processes to build a kit car.
- Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle power trains.
- Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle chassis/suspension systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle electrical and accessory systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Kit car build sheet reading
- Material fabrication/modification
- Wiring and soldering
- Vehicle chassis/suspension systems
- Vehicle power trains
- Project design/material estimation
- Basic cutting and welding
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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