AUTO 1237: Suspension Systems
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers principles of operation, diagnosis, service and repair of suspension systems and frames. Topics include frame types, suspension geometry, suspension components, and electronic suspension systems.
This course is part of the full-time Automotive Service Technician Foundation Program.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe unit body frame design
- Describe conventional frame design
- Describe suspension types
- Describe suspension dynamics
- Describe common automotive spring designs
- Describe the construction and operation of shock absorbers and struts
- Describe suspension components, design and construction
- Remove, replace and adjust suspension systems
- Diagnose suspension system problems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35.42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 52.08
Total Hours: 87.5
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical
concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety
procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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40
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Students are given multiple choice quizzes and tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge
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Lab Work
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60
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Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles.
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Course topics
- Body frames
- Suspension systems and types
- Shock absorbers and struts
- Suspension systems
- Electronic suspension systems
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.