IAST 2040: Emission Control Systems
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn the principles and effects of the by-products of combustion and how they affect our environment. Topics include the legislation pertaining to vehicle emission regulations, pre and post combustion emission systems, evaporative emission systems and gas analysis methods.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the combustion process
- Describe causes of harmful vehicle emissions
- Describe the effects of products of combustion have on the environment
- Describe legislation pertaining to vehicle emissions
- Identify and describe the design, components and operation of pre combustion emission systems
- Service pre combustion emission systems
- Identify and describe the design, components and operation of post combustion emission systems
- Service post combustion emission systems
- Describe the design, components and operation of OBD II evaporative emission systems
- Service OBD II evaporative emission systems
- Identify gas analysis methods
- Use gas analyzers and assess gas analysis results
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 75
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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70
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Students are given m/c quizzes and tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge
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Lab Work
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30
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Practical knowledge & skills are evaluated in the shop while students work on training aids & customer cars
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Course topics
- The combustion process and byproducts
- Vehicle emissions effects and legislation
- Pre combustion emission systems
- Post combustion emission systems
- OBD II evaporative emission systems
- Gas analysis
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.