Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
City of San Fernando, La Union Philippines

ME ELECTIVE – 1
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLS AND
SAFETY
(MEEC 101A)

ENGR. JULIUS RAUL C. SAMPAGA

1st Sem 2020-2021
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ME ELECTIVE – 1
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLS AND SAFETY
(MEEC 101A)

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course guide is designed to teach you the principles and components of
automobiles and its safety. Contained within this course are basic principles in
automobiles, and component such as suspension system, body and chassis, brake
system; steering system; clutches; and transmission system. Each modules presents
concepts and topics about a particular component system and divided into lessons
which covers every subcomponents. At the end of each lesson, learning activities are
provided to assess your understanding and may require you to conduct more research
to cover other important concepts and to meet the intended learning outcomes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students should have been able to:

1. Identify and explain the working of the various parts of automobile like
transmission, clutches and brakes
2. Describe how steering and suspension system operates.
3. Suggest remedies to common automotive problems
4. Determine the safety practices and procedures within the automotive industry.

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Attend google class as required

2. Have active class participation as required
 3. Submit required activities as scheduled; and
4. Take and pass the required periodical examination

 GRADING SYSTEM

Module Exercises and Summative test - 60%

Midterm/Final Examination - 40%

Total 100%

 COURSE CONTENT

Module I Automotive Suspension System

Lesson 1 Characteristics and Components of Suspension
System
Lesson 2 Independent and Dependent Suspension System
Lesson 3 Suspension System Troubleshooting

Module II Body and Chassis

Lesson 1 Components and Functions of Chassis
Lesson 2 Classification of Chassis
Lesson 3 Types of Chassis Frames

Module III Transmission System

Lesson 1 Types of Transmission System
Lesson 2 Automotive Clutches
Lesson 3 Transmission Troubleshooting

Module IV Brake System

Lesson 1 Purpose, Requirement, and Principle of Braking
System
Lesson 2 Types of Brakes
Lesson 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Brake System
 Module V Pneumatic Tires and Hydroplaning
Lesson 1 Types of Pneumatic Tires
Lesson 2 Reading of Tire Sidewall
Lesson 3 Causes of Hydroplaning
Lesson 4 Factors that Contribute Hydroplaning

Module VI Force Distribution During Acceleration

and Braking
Lesson 1 Force Distribution During Acceleration
Lesson 2 Force Distributed in the Aerodynamics of a Car
Lesson 3 Force Distributed in the Tire
Lesson 4 Force Distribution during Braking

 REFERENCES

https://blogmech.com/chassis-components-of-a-chassis-automobile

 system/#:~:text=Electrical%20system%20in%20the%20chassis,control%20and
%20power%20train%20control.
 Mechanical Engineering BlogA Complete Online Guide For Every Mechanical
EngineersChassis | Components of a Chassis | Automobile System
 https://learnmech.com/automobile-chassis-components-and-drive-system/
 https://mobilityarena.com/two-main-types-vehicle-chassis-qualities/
https://www.mechanicalbooster.com/2014/02/what-is-chassis-in-automobile
automobile
 how-many-types-of-car-according-to-the-body-style.html