Introduction to Automotive Components

This online course will provide you with an understanding of industry-accepted definitions of various components for automotive vehicles, including information on component location, purpose and function.

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Course Information

This 7-hour course is designed to provide you with both a fundamental interpretation and understanding of basic standards of industry-accepted technical nuances of motive power vehicles. It will provide general information regarding the component’s location, interrelationship to other parts, and purpose and function.

The course consists of the following eight lessons:

Lesson 1: Engine components
Lesson 2: Belts, pulleys, lines, and fittings
Lesson 3: Driveline components
Lesson 4: Fuel line components
Lesson 5: Exhaust systems
Lesson 6: Emissions systems
Lesson 7: Braking systems
Lesson 8: Steering components

Learner's who successfully complete the course will earn the following micro-credential: Example Micro-Credential for This Course

Course curriculum

1. Before we begin...
2. Welcome and Course Information
3. Course Navigation
4. Learning Outcomes
1. Lesson 1: Objectives
2. Engine Components
3. External / Internal Combustion Engine:
4. Cylinder Head and Timing Components & Piston, Piston Rings, and Piston Pin
5. Connecting Rod
6. Crankshaft
7. Bearings
8. Engine Blocks
9. Gaskets and Oil Seals
10. Lesson 1 Quiz
1. Lesson 2 Objectives
2. Belts
3. Belt types and styles
4. V Belts
5. Timing belt
6. Pulleys
7. Rigid Ducts and Pipes
8. Coolant Hoses
9. Couplings (Fittings)
10. Lesson 2 Quiz
1. Lesson 3: Learning Objectives
2. Drivetrain Components
3. Gears
4. Transmission
5. Clutch & Engine Flywheel
6. Axles
7. Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft
8. Activity_Drive Shaft
9. Wheel
10. Lesson 3 Quiz
1. Lesson 4: Learning Objectives
2. Fuel System
3. Activity: Fuel system
4. Fuel Pumps
5. Electronically-controlled Pump
6. Carburetor
7. Fuel Tank and Fuel line
8. Injection
9. Fuel System Maintenance
10. Air Filters
11. Lesson 4 Quiz
1. Lesson 5: Learning Objectives
2. Exhaust System
3. Exhaust Manifold, Pipe and Catalytic Converter
4. Muffler
5. Maintenance
6. Lesson 5 Quiz
1. Lesson 6: Objectives
2. Video on Emission Controls
3. Emission Systems
4. On-board Computers
5. Exhaust Gas Composition
6. Emission Control Components
7. Emission Control Components cont.
8. Lesson 6 Quiz
1. Lesson 7: Objectives
2. Braking System Components
3. Hydraulic Brakes
4. Master Cylinder
5. Activity Master Cylinder
6. Brake Lines
7. Drums
8. Shoes
9. Power Brakes
10. Activity: Brake System
11. Disc Brakes
12. Hand Brakes, Safety Brakes and Parking Brakes
13. Pedal
14. Lesson 7 Quiz
1. Lesson 8: Objectives
2. Steering Components
3. Ackerman Principle
4. Front End Geometry
5. Steering Wheel & Column
6. Activity: Steering Wheel & Column
7. Classic Gear-Box Steering
8. Power Steering
9. Maintenance
10. Lesson 8 Quiz
11. Conclusion
1. You're Almost Done!
2. Before you go...

About this course

$89.00
86 lessons
0 hours of video content

Reviews

Great Course

Rachelle Tomm

Great course for learning the basics of automotive components. A great launching point for someone looking to pursue more technical systems or design.

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Feedback & Testimonials

Good Variety

Rachelle Tomm

The course offers good variety. The quizzes and games really helped me to lock in the knowledge.

Mini Activities

Tahneal Lothrop

I really liked Eric, the car guy videos -- I found them super useful and the mini activities were awesome as well.