VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2016
COURSE NO.: AUTO 50.5 COURSE TITLE: INTRO TO BASIC SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
SECTION NO.:
57139
CLASS HOURS:
ONLINE DAYS: ONLINE ROOM NO.:
INSTRUCTOR NAME: JOHN SWEET
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
UNITS: 4.0
OFFICE NO:
VE-3
ONLINE
TEL. EXT.:2426
john.sweet@vvc.edu
SPRING CALENDAR
Spring Term Begins
Spring Break Holiday (college closed)
College Closed (no classes)
Spring Break (no classes-offices open)
College Closed (no classes)
Memorial Day Holiday (college closed)
Commencement
Spring Semester Ends
Sixteen (16) week term
Off-Campus Twelve (12) week term
First Twelve (12) week term
Second Twelve (12) week term
First Eight (8) week term
Second Eight (8) week term
February 16
March 25
March 26
April 11 – 15
April 16
May 30
June 10
June 11
February 16 – June 11
February 16 – May 14 (Does not follow VVC calendar, see that site’s calendar)
February 16 – May 14
March 14 – June 11
February 16 – April 9
April 18 – June 11
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
NOTE – CAMPUS IS CLOSED and CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD ON CAMPUS THE FOLLOWING DATES:
March 25th, 26th, April 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and May 30th
STATEMENT OF ACCESS: Students with special needs are encouraged to meet with instructors to discuss the opportunity
for academic accommodation and referral to Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) and services per
Administrative Procedure (AP 3440)
Visit Victor Valley College online at www.vvc.edu
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Instruction for entering your email address into blackboard
1. Log onto the internet
2. Log onto the college website www.vvc.edu
3. Log onto Blackboard (you will need your student ID # and the password is your 6 digit birth date
4. Click on the course number
5. Click on tools
6. Click on Personal Information
7. Click on Edit Personal Information
8. Input your email address
9. Send me an email and I will email you back with a response and/or course instructions
Thanks John Sweet
Questions call me 760 245-4271 X 2426
Prerequisite:
None
Textbook:
MAST (Modern Automotive Service Technician) this is an electronic access code you will use for the semester, the Ram’s
Bookstore keeps these be hind the cash registers
(Purchase your individual packet with your Access Code from the Ram’s Bookstore)
Course Description:
Basic Automotive Service and Maintenance. This course covers the basic functions of
all the automotive systems as well as key parts of the entire automotive industry.
Course Objectives:
1. Recognize and identify shop safety, environmental hazards and sustainable
environmental practices in an automotive shop
2. Identify and evaluate the condition of an automotive electrical system
3. Identify and evaluate the condition of automotive emission systems
4. Identify and evaluate the condition of tires and wheels
5. Identify and evaluate the condition of automotive transmissions and drive lines
6. Identify and evaluate the condition of automotive braking systems
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Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Safely and responsibly perform automotive repairs while minimizing impact on the
environment
2. Determine necessary repairs to bring the vehicle into industry compliance for
driveability and emissions
Attendance Policy: (Class attendance is not a measure of performance or proficiency. Whether a student is just physically
present in the class is not a valid basis for grading. Reference Title 5 Section 55002 of the California Code of Regulations: (A)
Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and
culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758 of this
Division. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that
proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum
committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.)
Special note: Log on to Blackboard, then to your class (Auto 50.5)
and you will see links that will help you through all phases of the
class (located on the left side under How to videos and E-Lectures)
Grading Policy:
90 to 100%
=
A
SP-2 Safety Tests
10%
80 to 89%
=
B
Post Tests (Quizzes/Exams)
50%
70 to 79%
=
C
YouTube Posts
30%
60 to 69%
=
D
MAST Forum Participation
10%
Under 60%
=
F
Financial Aid statement
In order to receive financial aid from Victor Valley College, students must meet the following Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Complete 67% or more of attempted cumulative attempted units in an eligible program; and
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and
Maintain education plan requirements as defined in the VVC catalog; and
Attempt less than 150% of program length.
Should students drop or withdraw from a class, they may be required to pay back some or all of their financial aid award.
Please contact the Financial Aid office for details regarding eligibility and the SAP process.
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SAFETY:
Working safely at home or in an auto repair shop is fun but there can be risks so before
completing any hands-on work it is recommended you complete the two SP-2
tests. This information will make you aware of potential hazards when working around
vehicles. Log on to the Internet sp2.org. Your user name is 78442, your password is
fact, and your pin is the last 6 digits of your student ID number. Read the information
presented for S/P2 Training for Mechanical Repair Safety and S/P2 Training for
Mechanical Repair Pollution Prevention, take the quizzes, take both finals. Successful
completion of these two tests satisfy your safety recommendation for one year for the
VVC automotive program and will count for 10% of your final grade.
Please note: It is the students responsibly to drop a class for non-attendance before the “W’ date (see the Victor Valley
College Student Handbook)
Note: Read this very carefully
Welcome to Auto 50.5. I feel you will really benefit from this class. The program is interactive so take your time and have
fun. If you do not understand any chapter, read it over again and as many times as you need to. You have access to the
program for 6 months. At the end of every chapter (1 through 11) there is an exam (these are part of the class and count for
50% of your grade, after you take the exam/test (these are marked in MAST for the semester) review your answers and
when you are satisfied go ahead and submit the exam/test and I will be notified of your score. When you finish each chapter
(1 through 10), highlight the YouTube link (copy and paste it into your browser) and watch the video that relates to the
chapter (1 through 11) and write a short paragraph on how you feel it relates to the lesson and post it on the discussion
board in blackboard, this will count for up to 30% of your grade. Before you perform any maintenance or repairs on a
vehicle (if you choose too) take the required SP-2 Safety Tests (they will count (10%) towards your final grade) (see the safety
section of the Course Syllabus (posted on Blackboard) for instructions) (your account will be set up by the third day of the
semester). The online textbook (MAST) has a forum for students to share opinions and to interact with each other, posting
on this forum will count for 10% of your final grade. The Rams Bookstore has your online user name and password in a folder
that is located behind the cash registers (you need to purchase this). Once you have this folder follow the instructions listed
above and start your class (or copy and paste this link into your browser and will show you how
http://www.g-w.com/onlinecourses/enroll-in-course.aspx. And http://www.g-w.com/onlinecourses/access-my-course.aspx
If you have any questions please email or call me and I will help. Also MAST has a help line, do not hesitate to call with any
questions or concerns, it is 1 800 323-0440
john.sweet@vvc.edu
(760) 245-4271 X 2426
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AUTO 50.5
Instructions for purchasing and logging on to the electronic textbook
Purchase your Modern Automotive Technology Online Course student access key course-pack corresponding to the course
you are enrolled in at the bookstore. (make sure it is for Auto 79 or 85-D)
Open a web browser and type http://www.g-wonline.com/file.php/1/setup/automotive_setup.htm. If you notice a red color
in a right column cell click on the link in the corresponding left column cell to access set-up directions.
Open Your Web Browser and type http://www.g-wonline.com.
Select Register and fill out the new account form if you have not done this already. Please see the following link for complete
instructions: http://www.g-w.com/tutorials/register-for-account . Returning users can just click on login and enter their
username and password.
If registering an email will be immediately sent to your email address.
Read your email and click on the web link it contains. Please note you may need to search through your “Spam”, “Junk”, or
“Bulk Mail” folders for the g-wonline.com email, as it could have been moved there by your spam filters.
Follow instructions on the email.
Enroll in your course by following the instructions available at the following link: http://www.g-w.com/tutorials/enroll-incourse.
If you encounter any difficult please search for your question in the FAQ site: http://www.gw.com/tutorials/course_help.aspx. Also, you can contact technical support at: techsupport@g-w.com or 800.323.0440.
Information on how to navigate the Modern Automotive Technology Online
Course website
Special Note: The following is a tour of features.
Click on My Courses.
Click on course title. Auto 50.5
Click on Chapter 1 and then click on Ch 1 Online Textbook after you log in.
Click 1 - The Automobile
Navigate to the next page using the arrow on right side of page (see screenshot below):
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Scroll down to view Figure 1.2 and then click on activity button (see screenshot below) to have the activity pop in
another browser window. Follow activity instructions. Close out of activity by closing out of browser window.
Click on Table of Content button near the upper right (see screenshot below), click on Section 2 Engine Technology link to
reveal chapters, and then click on chapter 11 Engine Fundamentals.
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Click on downloads button (see screenshot below) to access all integrated interactivities in the particular chapter you are
on and activities for the entire online textbook by clicking on Premium Textbook Content. Click on Premium Textbook
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Content near the bottom ( see screenshot below).
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Click on any chapter to reveal interactivities in that chapter.
Click on Modern Automotive Technology Online Textbook - Table of Contents near the top to return to the online textbook
table of contents.
Close out of the online textbook by closing out of the browser window.
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Click on the E-Flash cards and then close out of pop up window.
Click on the Matching Activities, follow instructions, and then close out of the browser window.
Click Ch 1 workbook if you want to fill out an activity by hand, or click on the Form Field version if you want to email
the activity to the instructor.
Click on Online Workbook.
Click Ch 1 Exam to take Exam and submit.
Click on NATEF Standard Job Sheets and select a project and close out when done.
DVOM Activities are located at the bottom of the outline.
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WEEK 1:
S/P2 Training for Mechanical Repair Safety
2/16/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Log on to the Internet sp2.org. Your user name is 78442, your password
is fact, and your pin is the last 6 digits of your student ID number. Read the information
presented for S/P2 Training for Mechanical Repair Safety, take the quizzes, take the final. (you need to
score at least 80% to satisfy VVC future safety requirements)
Copy and paste the following link to see how to log on to SP-2.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pxqOn7gt9E
WEEK 2:
SP-2 Mechanical Repair Pollution Prevention
2/22/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Log on to the Internet sp2.org. Your user name is 78442, your password
is fact, and your pin is the last 6 digits of your student ID number. Read the information
presented for SP-2 Mechanical Repair Pollution prevention, take the quizzes, take the final. (you need
to score at least 80% to satisfy VVC future safety requirements)
Copy and paste the following link to see how to log on to SP-2.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pxqOn7gt9E
WEEK3:
Chapter 1 –The Automobile – Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
2/29/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXSZRh58sI8 post a short paragraph relating to this video and what you
learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to 30%
of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter #1
WEEK4:
3/7/2016
Chapter 1 –The Automobile – Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXSZRh58sI8 post a short paragraph relating to this video and what you
learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to 30%
of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter #1
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WEEK5:
Chapter 2 - Automotive Careers and ASE Certificates
3/14/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOMAa4EoC9s post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter #2
WEEK 6:
3/21/2016
Chapter 3 - Basic Hand Tools
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpoBOjnviyw - post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 3
WEEK 7:
3/28/2016
Chapter 4 - Power Tools and Equipment
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ou5oGOo_jw - post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 4
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WEEK 8:
4/4/2016
Chapter 5 - Auto Shop and Safety
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqSNuZ7J_9w - post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter #5
WEEK 9:
4/18/2016
Chapter 6 - Measurement and Math
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUaHEaTh7s- post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 6
WEEK 10:
4/25/2016
Chapter 7 – Service Information and Work Orders
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj-jFo269y8- post a short paragraph relating to this video and what you
learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to 30%
of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 7
WEEK 11:
5/2/2016
Chapter 8 - Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and Sealants
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gBq6PHu3BA - post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 8
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WEEK 12:
Chapter 9 - Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and Recycling
5/9/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaKKSFEsAdI- post a short paragraph relating to this video and what you
learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to 30%
of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 9
WEEK 13:
Chapter 10 – Career Success
5/16/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFSIly07g8o&list=PLLPZVmpSEVzw_l02-YQRiSwiutXFOQrca&index=17post a short paragraph relating to this video and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and
post for the correct chapter these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11)
your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 10 -- Student Learning Outcome Assessment Test
WEEK 14:
Chapter 11 –Engine Fundamentals
5/23/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA_19bHxEYg &
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9JXiYxfcTk&feature=fvwrel post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, be sure and post for the correct chapter these will count for up to
30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter (1 through 11) your post relates too.
Test: Auto 50.5 Chapter # 11 -- Student Learning Outcome Assessment Test
WEEK 15:
Complete all assignments
5/31/2016
WEEK 16:
Complete all assignments
6/6/2016
Have a great semester break
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