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Effective April 2016: Name of Module Steering System Module Code Academic Staff Rationale

This 3-credit module on steering systems will be taught in semester 3. It includes 20 hours of lectures, 3 hours of tutorials, and 19 hours of practical lessons. The module aims to introduce students to modern steering systems, their components, and maintenance procedures. Key learning outcomes include understanding different steering system types like rack and pinion, troubleshooting steering issues, and conducting steering system inspections and repairs. Student assessment will be 70% continuous assessment and 30% final exam.

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Effective April 2016: Name of Module Steering System Module Code Academic Staff Rationale

This 3-credit module on steering systems will be taught in semester 3. It includes 20 hours of lectures, 3 hours of tutorials, and 19 hours of practical lessons. The module aims to introduce students to modern steering systems, their components, and maintenance procedures. Key learning outcomes include understanding different steering system types like rack and pinion, troubleshooting steering issues, and conducting steering system inspections and repairs. Student assessment will be 70% continuous assessment and 30% final exam.

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Effective April 2016

NAME OF MODULE Steering System

MODULE CODE
DAT 120
ACADEMIC STAFF
Abdul Hakim
RATIONALE The rationale to include this module in the academic programme is
because this module is the common core module in the academic
programme.
SEMESTER & YEAR
Semester 3 Year 1

FACE TO FACE (HOURS) OTHERS (HOURS)


STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT) LECTURE TUTORIAL PRACTICAL OTHERS TOTAL INDEPENDENT
GUIDED LEARNING
TOTAL SLT 20 3 19 0 42 78

CREDIT VALUE 3.00 Credit Hours

NOTATIONAL HRS 120 Hours/Semester

PREREQUISITE None

VISION To be the prestigious institution of higher learning in engineering


technology and professional studies.

MISSION To provide the highest quality of educational experience with state-


of-art facilities and training.

OBJECTIVES The goal of this module is to introduce student to understand the


fundamental of steering system.

Students will be able to know how to understand the construction of


modern steering systems.

The module equally addressed the components that will help


students develop the ability to understand the important of using
different type of steering system in modern vehicle.

It also analyses the students’ ability to distinguish various types of


steering system used in modern automobile.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the module, the student will
be able to:
 To learn and analyse the different type of steering systems – re-
circulating ball and nut and rack and pinion plus the steering
system construction, function and etc
 To understand steering linkages, steering columns & etc
 To understand and differentiate power steering system
 To explore what are the components of steering systems
 To familiarize with the procedure of Steering system service

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Knowledge, skills and attitudes develop through class room
teaching and discussion, and through assignments and assessments.
TEACHING-LEARNING
The teaching and learning strategy is designed to encourage a
STRATEGY
deep approach to learning with an emphasis on knowledge based,
skill based & technique based learning suitable to industry through
the use of teams (working teams) and problem solving. The module
will specifically exploit and explore the issues that arise.
The teaching/learning strategy for this module has been designed
to ensure that the program level learning outcomes will be
acquired. Various forms of teaching strategy would be employed
to provide stimulation and participation amongst students. These
will either one or combination which include exercises, assignment,
interactive handouts and experiential tasks.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
& TYPES 1. Continuous Assessment – 70%
2. Final Examination – 30%

MAPPING MODULE TO This course is one of the compulsory courses that provide
PROGRAM AIMS knowledge, skills and attitude enabling student to attain academic
award.
MAPPING OF
PROGRAM PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6
EDUCATION PEO 1 √ √
OBJECTIVE TO PEO 2 √ √ √
PROGRAM LEARNING
OUTCOMES PEO EDUCATION OBJECTIVE DOMAINS
1 To prepare graduates in automotive technology with latest
technical knowledge and skills to enhance their
employability and further education opportunities.
2 To prepare graduates who possess technical knowledge
and associated hands-on skills with the ability to apply them
in automotive industry.

PLO LEARNING OUTCOME DOMAINS


1 Apply Knowledge of mathematics, science & automotive
technologies to well-defined practical & practices.
2 Troubleshoot automotive technical problems.
3 Apply appropriate techniques, resources and tools to well-
defined automotive technology activities, with an awareness
of their limitations.
4 Inculcate awareness of & consideration for societal health,
safety, legal and cultural issues and their consequent
responsibilities.
5 Demonstrate communication and team skills; and
responsibilities, ethics and norms of automotive technology
practices.
6 Exhibit an awareness of management, business practices
and entrepreneurship.

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MODE OF DELIVERY The mode of delivery for this module is on a full time basis and if
there is a demand, the module may be delivered on a part-time
basis.
SYNOPSIS  Remove and replace steering system
 Replace all the bushes between all the linkage
 Remove and replace the hydraulic pump
 Bleeding on power steering system

CONTENT OUTLINE OF THE MODULE AND THE STUDENT LEARNING TIME PER TOPIC

CONTENT OUTLINE LECTURE TUTORIAL PRACTICAL OTHERS

1. Fundamental of Steering System


 Steering Gear
 Recirculating Ball and nut
 Rack & pinion
 Parallelogram steering linkage
 Steering columns (tile & Collapsible) 20 1 0
 Power steering
 Electronically controlled variable effort
power steering
 Four Wheel Steering

2. Steering System Inspection:


 Fluid level check
 Type of fluid
 Diagnose steering problems
 Steering part inspection
 Steering linkage inspection 0 1 6
 Steering gear looseness
 Parallelogram inspection
 Rack-pinion rack linkage inspection
 Steering linkage parts repair/replacement
 Rack and pinion tie rods

3. Steering System Service


 Remove steering column and steering wheel
 Remove rack and pinion gearbox
0 1 13
 Overhaul power steering pump
 Overhaul rack and pinion gearbox
 Overhaul re-circulating ball type gearbox

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 20 3 19 0

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STUDENT INDEPENDENT LEARNING TIME

Activity Hours
Study Research 10
Assignment 18
Revision 20
Preparation for Presentation 10
Group Work 10
Prep Class 10
Total 78

 Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (3rd


MAIN REFERENCES
Edition) by Tim Gilles, Thompson-Delmar Learning. ISBN: 1-4180-
BOOKS
3758-3.
ADDITIONAL
REFERENCE BOOKS  BOSCH Automotive Handbook, 6th Edition by Robert Bosch
GmbH, Bentley Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-86058-474-9.

OTHER ADDITIONAL
 Related Magazines, Internet Sites, Newspapers, Video, Movie,
INFORMATION
CD-Rom, Other Related web-sites

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