VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2016
COURSE NO.:
AUTO 85.1 COURSE TITLE: INTRO TO AUTO ENGINE PERFORMANCE
SECTION NO.:
57150
CLASS HOURS:
INSTRUCTOR NAME:
JOHN SWEET
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
john.sweet@vvc.edu
ONLINE
UNITS: 4.0
DAYS: ONLINE ROOM NO.: ONLINE
OFFICE NO:
VE-3
TEL. EXT.: 2426
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
Very Important, Be Sure, after your buy your online
textbook code (MAST) log into and set up your MAST
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account for the correct semester. This semester is SPRING
2016 Auto 50.5, 80 & 85.1 all use the same book, so if you
take more than one of my SPRING classes you have to buy
one code only
Instruction for entering your email address into blackboard
Log onto the internet
Log onto the college website www.vvc.edu
Log onto Blackboard (you will need your student ID # and the password is your 6 digit birth date
Click on the course number
Click on tools
Click on Personal Information
Click on Edit Personal Information
Input your email address
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) (Note: Selected Sections and Chapters)
(Purchase your individual packet with your Access Code from the Ram’s Bookstore)
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Course Description:
This course covers engine performance theory and techniques used by the automotive industry to diagnose and repair
driveability malfunctions.
Course Objectives:
1. Recognize and identify shop safety, environmental hazards and sustainable environmental
shop
practices in an automotive
2. Recognize and evaluate the theory of the internal combustion engine
3. Recognize and evaluate the theory of the ignition and fuel system operation
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.)
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Grading Policy:
MAST Forum participation
10%
90 to 100%
=
A
SP-2 Safety Tests
10%
80 to 89%
=
B
Post Tests (Exams)
50%
70 to 79%
=
C
YouTube Posts
30%
60 to 69%
=
D
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.
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)
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Special note: Log on to Blackboard, then to your class (Auto 85.1)
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)
Basic Automotive Engine Performance
AUTO 85.1
Note: the following link will show you how to set up your MAST account
http://www.g-w.com/onlinecourses/enroll-in-course.aspx
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 50.5, 80, or 85.1)
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.
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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 85.1
Click on Chapter 1 and then click on Ch 1 Online Textbook after you log in. NOTE; this is for chapter 1 all the rest work the
same
Click 1 - The Automobile
Navigate to the next page using the arrow on right side of page (see screenshot below):
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.
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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.
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Close out of the online textbook by closing out of the browser window.
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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Note: Read this very carefully
Welcome to Auto 85.1 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 assigned chapter (selected for curriculum) 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 (selected for curriculum), highlight the YouTube link (copy and paste it into your browser) and watch the video that
relates to the chapter (selected for curriculum) and write a short paragraph on how you feel it relates to the lesson and post
it on the discussion board in blackboard, make sure you post for the correct chapter, 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 it will show you how
http://www.g-w.com/onlinecourses/enroll-in-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 3230440
john.sweet@vvc.edu
(760) 245-4271 X 2426
CLASS SCHEDULE
Auto 85.1
WEEK 1:
2/16/2016
S/P2 Training for Mechanical Repair Safety
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 for one year)
Copy and paste the following link to see how to log on to SP-2.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pxqOn7gt9E
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WEEK 2:
2/22/2016
SP-2 Mechanical Repair Pollution Prevention
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 for one year)
Copy and paste the following link to see how to log on to SP-2.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pxqOn7gt9E
WEEK 3:
Chapter 5 - Auto Shop and Safety
2/29/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AVww22z9pg- post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; these will count for up to 20% of your grade. Be sure and identify
what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter #5
WEEK 4:
3/7/2016
Chapter 11 – Engine Fundamentals
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 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y__rjR0woBM post a short paragraph relating to these videos and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; these will
count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter #11 Student Learning Outcome Assessment Test
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WEEK 5:
3/14/2016
Chapter 17 – Electrical Principals Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information ALSO read the electrical study guide
You Tube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vq-xHqUo8 &
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2EuYqj_0Uk&feature=related
post a short paragraph relating to these videos and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; these will
count for up to 20% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter your post relates too.
WEEK 6:
3/21/2016
Chapter 17 – Electrical Principals Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information ALSO read the electrical study guide
You Tube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vq-xHqUo8 &
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2EuYqj_0Uk&feature=related
post a short paragraph relating to these videos and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; these will
count for up to 20% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter # 17
WEEK 7:
3/28/2016
Chapter 23 - Computer Control Technology Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information ALSO read the electrical study guide
Also: You Tube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwheiWbd6Sk - post a short paragraph relating to this video and
what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and
identify what Chapter your post relates too.
WEEK 8:
4/4/2016
Chapter 23 - Computer Control Technology Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information ALSO read the electrical study guide
Also: You Tube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwheiWbd6Sk - post a short paragraph relating to this video and
what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard; these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and
identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter # 23
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WEEK 9:
4/18/2016
Chapter 34 –Ignition System Technology
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube links- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IJKCOlTywg&NR=1&feature=endscreen &
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=Oitv2djx_Wg
post a short paragraph relating to these video’s and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these
will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter #34
WEEK 10:
4/25/2016
Chapter 40 –Fuel Tanks, Pumps, Lines, and Filters
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
Chapter 40 You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNgDcF--Gsw - post a short paragraph relating to this video
and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and
identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter #40
WEEK 11:
Chapter 41 – Gasoline Injection Fundamentals
5/2/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
Chapter 41 You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG1w3l41lmQ - post a short paragraph relating to this video
and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and
identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter # 41
WEEK 12:
5/9/2016
Chapter 51 – Emission Control System Technology’s 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=nIZ4EGknw2Q&list=PLM3sJKOVuk84A4C3yRlTyJY44cSiN4Eh4- post a
short paragraph relating to this video and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these will count for
up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter your post relates too.
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WEEK 13:
Chapter 51 – Emission Control System Technology’s Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
5/16/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIZ4EGknw2Q&list=PLM3sJKOVuk84A4C3yRlTyJY44cSiN4Eh4- post a
short paragraph relating to this video and what you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these will count for
up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter #51
WEEK 14:
Chapter 53 – Engine Performance & Driveability Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
5/23/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-W3FFegUnY post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify
what Chapter your post relates too.
WEEK 15:
Chapter 53 – Engine Performance & Driveability Note: you have two weeks for this assignment
5/31/2016
ASSIGNMENTS: Read or listen to the above information
You Tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-W3FFegUnY post a short paragraph relating to this video and what
you learned on the class discussion board in blackboard, these will count for up to 30% of your grade. Be sure and identify
what Chapter your post relates too.
Test: Auto 85.1 Chapter #53 – Student Learning Outcome Assessment Test
WEEK 16: Finish all incomplete assignments
6/3/2016
Have a good semester break
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