Course code TraZ5016
Credit points 3
Automobiles Technical Service
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation20.09.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developers
Dainis Berjoza
Dr. sc. ing.
Inženiertehnikas un enerģētikas institūts
Vilnis Pīrs
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
In this study course Master degree students acquire principles of automobile technical maintenance, quality parameters of automobiles, capacity and their changes during exploitation. Students get acquired with implementation technology of technical service and repair, technical resources and wellhead equipment. Principles of diagnostics and adjustment, materially technical supply of automobiles as well as organization of functionality of it in road transport enterprise are acquired.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge - theoretical and practical knowledge and comprehension in system of technical service and maintenance of automobiles, organization and management principles. Acquired knowledge can be served as a further reason for a creative and professional development.
Skills - in service, repair and equipment of diagnostics of automobiles. Students are able to unaided apply theory, methods and skills of problem solving to perform research or high qualified professional functions.
Competence - without assistance to analyze suitability of service methods in solving of several problems, master degree students are able to identify method of service or repair to perform assigned task qualitatively.
Compulsory reading
1. Berjoza D., Tupiņš J. Spēkratu tehniskā diagnostika. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 220 lpp.
2. Gscheidle R. Modern Automotive Technology, Fundamentals, service, diagnostics. Haan-Gruiten, Germany: Verl. Europa – Lehrmittel, 2006. 688 p.
3. Аринин И. Н., Коновалов С.И., Баженов Ю. В. Техническая експлуатация автомобилей. Изд. 2-е. Ростов н/Д : Феникс, 2007. 314.с.
4. Беднарский В. В.. Техническая обслуживание и ремонт автомобилей. Изд. 3-е, перераб. и дополнин. Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2007. 456. с.
Further reading
1. Техническая эксплуатация автомобилей: Учебник для вузов; под ред. Е.С.Кузнецова. Москва: Транспорт. 1991. 413 с.
2. Automotive Handbook. 7-th edition. Plochingen: Robert Bosch, 2007. 1196 p.