Course Syllabus
AUMT 2328 – Automotive Service
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
Houston Community College System NE
Mr. ALEXANDER
CRN: 71914
Semester / spring 2011
Date January 10, 2011 to March 3, 2011
8 Weeks (32 Day)
Time of 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Class Meets Room Number #209
Monday through Thursday
OFFICE HOURS: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Office Room Number #210C
Tel. 713- 718-8118 or 713-718-8100
Revised: January 7, 2011
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Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are
experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a
poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is
very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss
course topics. Feel free to come by my office anytime during these hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONPREREQUISITES; The introductory automotive class requires certain basic
academic skills. These skills and the remedial classes needed to attain those
skills are:
Reading -- 5th to 7th grade minimum – remedial -- GUST 0339
Math
-- Basic Math – remedial – MATH 0308
English -- Sentences and paragraphs remedial –ENGL 0300 or 0349
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Modern Automotive Technology Manual: 2008
Modern Automotive Technology Handbook: 2008
Author: James E. Duffy
The textbook can be purchased at the campus bookstore, Northline Mall
Camper, Northeast College.
TIME AND DAYS OF THE COURSE; Classes are held Monday thorough
Thursday from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Grading System:
FINAL GRADE AVERAGE FORMULA: will be on the Friday of the 8th week of
this course
25% Final Exam
20% Weekly Test
15% Daily Quiz
15% Shop/Lab
10% Daily Participation
5% Notebook
10% Course Workbook
Detailed Grading Formula
100-90 = A
89-80 = B
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79-70 = C
69-60 = D
59 & below = F
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The focus of this course is; the automotive repair technician has a monumental
challenge before him or her to keep abreast of the constantly changing technical advances
in the automotive industry. The technician has to comprehend information on the new HiTech electrical systems, the ever- changing mechanical technology and improved
materials, which make up a modern day vehicle. The automotive technician has to
determine what component part or parts are performing incorrectly by using meters,
gauges, and computer test equipment. The technician will need to be able to repair the
customer’s vehicle as quickly as possible. Increased vehicle sales caused by the
increasing population means increased use of automobiles. Automotive repair technicians
are very desirable employees in the current and future workplace. They command high
salaries for their expertise of diagnosis and repair of the automobile.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, the student will demonstrate familiarity with
historical development and career information on the automotive industry; demonstrate
safe, professional, and responsible work practices; identify and demonstrate the proper
use of shop equipment and tools; identify and describe functions of the vehicle
subsystems; demonstrate the use of service publications; identify various automotive
fasteners used in industry; and perform automotive maintenance.
1. Academic testing - Students are required to take the COMPAS OR ASSET
exam.
2. Academic assistance - Tutoring is available to students requiring assistance by
making an appointment with the instructor in the area in question
3. College expectations/responsibilities:
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Complete Houston Community College Admission form
Be dedicated to completing the course of study
Committed to read and study at least 4 hours each day
Maintain strong attendance,
Follow the Automotive Program rules and regulations
Strong interpersonal skills
Enjoy working with people
Cheerful disposition
4. Declaration of major and education plan – Students will be required to
contact the counseling office to file a degree plan within the first month of class.
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Automotive students have a choice of Level 1 certificate or Associate of Applied
Science.
5. Financial aid information – You will need a PIN number to apply for
financial aid. The link to apply for the pin number is,
http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
Time Saving Suggestions
Gather the documents you need.
Start with your Social Security Number, driver’s license, income tax returns, bank
statements, and investment records.
Print a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.
Write in your answers and gather your parents' information then transfer the data
to FAFSA on the Web.
Plan how to sign your FAFSA.
Sign electronically with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or by mailing in a
signature page.
Apply for a PIN now!
Speed up the process by signing your FAFSA electronically with your PIN. Your
parent can sign electronically too.
Check your eligibility for federal student aid.
Note important deadlines.
To meet the Federal Student Aid deadline:
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Apply as early as possible beginning January 1st of each year.
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Schools and states have their own deadlines. Contact them for exact
deadline dates.
Financial Aid Web Page
www.FAFSA.ed.gov –
Types of Financial Aid
There are several Types of Financial Aid available at Houston Community
College.
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Grants are financial aid you don't have to pay back.
Work-Study lets you work and earn money to help pay for school.
Loans are borrowed money that you must repay with interest.
Scholarships are gift aid you don't have to pay back.
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There are four main sources of financial aid.
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Federal Government (the largest source of financial aid)
State Government
Institution
Private Entities
Satisfactory Academic Progress
1. Grade Point Average (GPA) - Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average.
2. Percentage of attempted courses completed.
3. Complete and pass a minimum of 75% of the courses attempted at
Houston Community College.
4. Maximum credit hours needed in which to complete a degree or
certificate.
5. Complete all degree or certificate requirements within 150% of the
minimum number required to graduate.
Scholarships
Students will explore various scholarship options available to them through the
internet or written publications. Many of these scholarships are available through
the government and various discipline specific entities.
6. Career exploration – The automotive repair technician has a monumental
challenge before him or her to keep abreast of the constantly changing technical
advances in the automotive industry. The technician has to comprehend
information on the new Hi-Tech electrical systems, the ever- changing
mechanical technology and improved materials, which make up a modern day
vehicle. The automotive technician has to determine what component part or
parts are performing incorrectly by using meters, gauges, and computer test
equipment. The technician will need to be able to repair the customer’s vehicle
as quickly as possible. Increased vehicle sales caused by the increasing
population means increased use of automobiles. Automotive repair technicians
are very desirable employees in the current and future workplace. They
command high salaries for their expertise of diagnosis and repair of the
automobile. Students will explore various job positions such as bumper to
bumper service, specialty areas, and the equipment involved in repairing today’s
complex automobiles. In addition, basic job skills necessary to succeed in the
automotive workplace will be emphasized.
7. College activities/services - Library, clubs, intramurals, etc. The automotive
technology program instructors provide mentoring activities to students by
encouraging students to join local automotive clubs and internet forums such as:
iatn.com, SCCA, and the NHRA. In addition, students are encouraged to attend
automotive events such as the Houston Car Show, and the NHRA drag races at
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Houston Raceway Park.
COURSE POLICIES
Attendance policy - Students are expected to attend classes regularly, and
to be on time for every class period. Students can be dropped from a class
due to excessive absences. Excessive tardiness may be considered absences.
Students are responsible for subjects, assignments, and projects covered
during their absences. Consult the Student Handbook for more details or visit
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/student-handbook
ABSENCES ARE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED FOR THIS COURSE. Students
can be dropped from the course for absences exceeding the allowable limit of 4
days or 12.5 % of class missed.
Tardiness policy- Students who are not present when role is taken will be marked
tardy. Three tardies are considered one (1) absence.
REQUIREMENT FOR THE SUCCESSFUL, COMPLETION OF AUMT 2328
 Have a passing average
 Take all tests with a passing grade
 Take the final examination
 Complete all items on the task list included below to the level indicated
 Turn in all lab sheets and work required
All of the following tasks must be completed to a level of “2 - 5” on the NATEF
progress chart. Level 5 meaning that the student can complete each task
marked level 5 on the list and can perform the indicated operation with out
supervision. Level 4 meaning that the student can complete each task marked
level 4 on the list and can perform indicted operation with little supervision. Level
3 meaning that the student demonstrated the completion of task marked level 3.
Level 2 meaning that the student had a lecture on that task.
Make up policy
Students with excused absences must make-up missed work as soon as they
return. Make-up work for unexcused absences will be up to the discretion of the
instructor. NO EXCEPTIONS, All make up work will be completed before last day
of that course. Lab work missed due to absences cannot be made up and
the student will receive an F on any lab work missed. Check on your grades
often and discuss concerns early. The college expects you to read the catalog
and handbook to inform you of all policies. If you experience any problems with
your class, please discuss the problem with your instructor. If this is impossible
please contact the department chair Carl Clark at 713 718-8110.
Academic Honesty
Scholastic dishonesty is treated with the utmost seriousness by the instructor and
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the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but it is not limited to the willful
attempt to misrepresent one’s work, cheat, plagiarize, or impede other students’
scholastic progress. Consult the Student Handbook for more details or visit
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/student-handbook
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is not tolerated by Houston
Community College System. See Student Handbook.
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the
Disability Support Services Office at the beginning of each semester. HCCS faculty
members are only authorized to provide the accommodations requested by the Disability
Support Services Office. Contact:
Kim Ingram, Northline Campus, 8001 Fulton, Houston, TX 77022, (713) 718-8420
kim.ingram@hccs.edu
Cell Phones
All cell phones must be “muted” “set to vibrate” or “turned off”
during class. Cell phone activity during class is deemed disruptive to the
academic process and will not be tolerated. If you need to make or receive an
emergency call, you must leave the classroom.
Calculators
This course requires the use of a calculator during class, lab projects, and
exams; the student is responsible to bring his/her calculator. Cell phones are
not calculators, and are not allowed to be used for that purpose during
class, tests, or exams.
Student ID
Students are required to obtain a Student ID. For additional information, consult
the Student Handbook.
Parking Rules and Regulations
Students are required to follow HCC’s regulations regarding parking and permits.
For additional information:
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/about-hcc/police/parking/parking-rules-and-regulations
Books, Tools and Supplies
Students are required to purchase and bring to class the required textbooks,
tools, notebooks, supplies, and writing instruments as required by the instructor.
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Dress Code
Dress code must be appropriate for the class. Students must dress in a way that
clothing and accessories do not compromise their safety, and the safety of
others. Proper foot wear is required in all laboratories.
Course Withdrawal
It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from a course before
the official withdrawal deadline. A student who does not withdraw from a course
by the deadline will receive an “F” as the final grade.
Course Repetition
Students who repeat a course three (3) or more times will face significant
tuition/fee increases. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for
tutoring or other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal, or if you are
not receiving passing grades.
Refunds
You receive a 100 percent refund when your class does not make or when a
college error has been made. Refunds are processed as soon as possible and
generally are mailed four to six weeks after the last day to apply for a refund.
Your refund will be mailed to the address on your student record. A StopPayment Fee of $20 is charged to reissue a refund check that has been mailed
to an incorrect address. A refund for fees that are paid by third parties, such as
friends or relatives, will be made directly to you. However, if payment of your
tuition and fees was made to HCCS directly by a sponsor, donor, or scholarship,
the refund will be sent to the source, not to you.
For further information concerning refunds see the HCC Student Handbook.
Grade Appeal
Grade determination and awarding of all grades in the course is clearly the
responsibility of the instructor. A student’s grade can be changed only at the
discretion of the instructor or as a result of the appeals committee process.
Whenever possible, students and instructors should attempt to resolve grade
disputes informally. If this is not possible and the student remains dissatisfied,
the instructor will notify the student of the student’s right to appeal a final course
grade and the procedure for filing an appeal. For Further Information concerning
the grade appeal process see the HCC Student Handbook.
Classroom & Laboratory Conduct
Proper behavior is expected in all classes and laboratories. Foul language and
horseplay are not allowed. Making or receiving cell phone calls during class is
not allowed. Sleeping in class is not allowed. Students not following these
policies will be asked to leave the class.
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POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to, cheating on a test,
plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
1. Copying from another student’s test paper; using, during a test, materials not
authorized by the person giving the test.
2. Collaborating with another student during a test without authority.
3. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole
or Part the contents of an un-administered test.
4. Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own work for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in
preparing written work offered for credit.
Students guilty of academic dishonesty can be given a grade of F or 0 for the
particular test or assignment involved. In extreme cases or for repeated
violations, guilty students can be assigned a failing grade in a course or
recommended for probation or dismissal from the College System (Faculty
Handbook P.68) (Student Handbook P.35)
Forms and Written: All incomplete shop form, written test, ECT: missing
name, date, or instructor name ECT. 5% will be taking off grade for that form or
test. All blank lines, blank spaces on each page or form are required to be
completed.
FINAL EXAMINATION
The final examination counts as 25% of the final average for each course. To be
set on of the last Wednesday of class (4th and 8th week) of that course. You are
required to have one (1) SCANTRON; Form No 882 for each. This form will be
use to take your final examination on. Purchase of this form Book Store,
Northline Mall Camper, Northeast College.
WEEKLY TEST
Every MONDAY unless there is a holiday interruption the course weekly test or
weekly quiz will be given. TARDY on day of test or quiz will be 10% off score of
each test. Test time is for each test is 5:30 PM. You are required to have (14)
SCANTRON; Form No 882. Purchase of this form Book Store, Northline Mall
Camper, Northeast College. Grades counts for Weekly Test or Quiz are 20% of
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the final grade.
DAILY QUIZZIES
All quizzes will be given after each lecture or shop/lab. You are required to have
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Camper, Northeast College. This daily quiz count as 15% of the final grade
average.
WORKBOOK:
Check weekly on Monday at 7:30 PM. It is the responsible of the student “only” to
make sure that his/her workbook is turn in on time. Workbook turn in late will be
10% off score each day each chapter each day, this is only for that week
workbook is do. Workbook count 10% of your final grade
NOTEBOOK
Requirements: Check on Wednesday of 4th and 8th week of course at 7:30 PM
Workbook count 5% of your final grade
LAB REQUIREMENT
TOOL POLICY
Student are required by the third week of course on Monday, each student
must have at least 95% of 1305 and 2328 tools listed on the tool list, in order to
perform any shop tasks. Students that do not have their tools and safety
glasses cannot be in shop at any time. The exception to this rule is
scholarship students who receive tools at the end of the program.
SAFETY GLASSES
All A.T.T.C. students must wear OSHA approved safety glasses or safety
goggles any time they in the shop. Students must have safety glasses by
the second day of class. Students who do not have or purchase safety glasses
will not be allowed to do any lab or shop activities and therefore will receive a
grade of F for their daily lab grade.
DAILY PARTICIPATION:
This grade is based upon the student’s willingness to participate in
classroom, shop, lab and LRC. 3.125 Daily Point System possible 100 points.
No Class Manual, Workbook and Required Material - 3.125. No Tools -3.125,
Missing Shop Clean Up - 3.125. Absence - 3.125, Tardy -1.5625, Leaving
Early -1.5625. This grade count as 10% of the final grade average
SHOP ACTIVITIES:
The shop grade is based on a willingness to participate in the shop, clean
up of shop, having all tools required AUMT 1305, 2328, work completed,
and attendance. This grade counts 20% of the final average.
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SCANS
In keep with regulation set by the State of Texas this course incorporates
many SCANS skills. The following is information concerning SCANS
competencies.
SCANS Matrix Model
Program:
Credential:
Automotive Mechanics — CIP: 47.0604
Automotive Technology--Certificate
LIST OF ALL COURSES REQUIRED AND IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES
Competencies
Course
Number
Course Title
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X X X X X X X X AUMT 1305
Introduction to Automotive Technology
8 – BASIC USE OF COMPUTERS
7 – W ORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
6 – PERSONAL QUALITIES
5 – THINKING SKILLS
4 – SPEAKING AND LISTENING
3 – ARITHMETIC OR MATHEMATICS
2 – W RITING
1 – READING
.THINKING SKILLS
F7. Creative Thinking: Uses imagination freely, combines ideal or information in
new ways, makes connections between seemingly unrelated ideas, and
reshapes goals in ways that reveal new possibilities.
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F7. Creative Thinking - Given a vehicle, lab engine or classroom exercise using
the student imagination freely, combines ideal or information in new ways, makes
connection between seemingly unrelated ideas, and reshapes goals in way that
reveal new possibilities.
F7. Creative Thinking – Evaluation
The student proceeds through the troubleshooting process for the problem in
question.
Confirm the complaint
________ 30%
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Consult labor guide and estimate time to repair
Consult proper manual or procedure
Inspect vehicle or system in proper order
________ 20%
________ 30%
________ 20
F8, Decision Making: Specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives,
considers risks and evaluates and chooses best alternatives.
F8. Decision Making - Given a vehicle, lab engine or classroom exercise the
student setting specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers
risks, and evaluates and chooses best alternatives.
F8. Decision Making - Evaluation
The student proceeds through the troubleshooting process for the problem in
question.
Confirm the complaint
_________ 30%
Consult labor guide and estimate time to repair
_________ 20%
Consult proper manual or procedure
_________ 30%
Inspect vehicle or system in proper order
_________
20%
F9. Problem Solving: Recognizes that a problem exists (i.e., there is a
discrepancy between what is and what should or could be), identifies possible
reason for the discrepancy and devises and implements a plan to resolve it.
Evaluates and monitors progress, and revises plan as indicated by finding.
F9. Problem Solving - Given a vehicle, lab engine or classroom exercise the
student will describe a vehicle problem. Recognizer that a problem exists (i.e.,
there is a discrepancy between what is and what should or could be) identifies
possible reason for the discrepancy, and devices and implements a plan of
action to resolve it. Evaluates and monitors progress, and revises plan indicated
by findings.
F9. Problem Solving – Evaluation
The student proceeds through the troubleshooting process for the problem in
question.
Confirm the complaint
__________ 30%
Consult labor guide and estimate time to repair
__________ 20%
Consult proper manual or procedure
__________ 30%
Inspect vehicle or system in proper order
__________ 20%
SHOP SAFETY RULES
1. Eye protection must be worn in the shop
2. When a car is jacked up with a floor jack, jack stands must be used to
support the car. The car must be fully supported before any person is
under car or any work is done.
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3. When starting a car, the person starting the car MUST be sitting in the
driver seat.
4. Horseplay WILL NOT be tolerated in the shop.
5. All spills should be cleaned up promptly. Never allow spills to remain
on the floor.
6. Report all accident to your instructor immediately – even minor
accidents.
7. Work clothes should be relatively clean and free of all flammable
grease or oil.
8. Make sure all fuel lines and linkages are connected before cranking an
engine. Never prime and engine while cranking.
9. If you make a mess – clean it up.
10. After using any drain pan, empty the pan in an appropriate waste
storage container, and clean the drain pan
11. Hydraulic lifts are to be left fully up or down over night. If left up,
safety stands should be in place.
12. Never leave creeper on the floor. When not in use – stand them up.
13. DO NOT use any tool or piece of equipment that you believe to be
unsafe. Report it to your instructor.
14. Before starting an engine in the shop, connect an exhaust hose to tail
pipe. Turn on exhaust vents and all ceiling fans.
15. Always use goggle or face shield when grinding, hammering,
machining, working under a car, or blowing with shop air.
16. If foreign material becomes lodged in your eye, DON”T rub it. This can
cause the particle to scratch the eyes and become embedded deeper.
Notify your instructor immediately
17. Don’t work when feeling sick. Inform your instructor of the
circumstances.
18. Report unsafe or improper practices to your instructor.
19. Never leave gasoline in an open container.
20. Always have a class “B” fire extinguisher available while working on
fuel system or around fuel.
21. To avoid spilling fuel on engine wrap a shop towel around the
pressure taps, fitting, when connection and disconnect adapters and
all fuel connection
22. Observe precautions for working with flammable liquids. No: smoking,
an open flame, electrical sparks, and battery sparks from connecting
or disconnecting battery charge, ECT.
23. If you are uncertain about positioning a vehicle on a lift or jack –
consult your instructor.
24. An instructor MUST supervise all welding or cutting with oxyacetylene
torch.
25. Long hair must be confined (under a Hat, tied back or a hair net).
26. Keep tools, electrical cords and hoses away from moving engine
parts.
27. Do not wear loose fitting or flowing clothing that could become
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entangled in rotating machinery.
28. Material Safety Data sheets are located in the tool room.
29. Rings, watches, bracelets, earring and other jewelry should not be
worn in the shop.
30. If you break a tool please inform your instructor or tool room
personnel.
31. If a tool or piece of equipment is not working properly please inform
your instructor or the tool room personnel.
Engine Performance VIII
NATEF Hands-On Competency Checklist
A8—Engine Performance
AUMT 2328
No.
Task Description
Priority
Level of
Competency
(1 – 5)
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
C. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
D. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
E. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Engine Related Service
A1
Complete work order to
include customer
information, vehicle
identifying information,
customer concern, related
service history, cause, and
correction.
P-1
A6
Diagnose abnormal engine
noise or vibration concerns;
determine necessary action.
P-3
B6
Access and use service
information to perform stepby-step diagnosis.
P-1
D4
Replace fuel filters.
P-2
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Additional Notes
E2
Inspect, test and service
positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV)
filter/breather cap, valve,
tubes, orifices, and hoses;
perform necessary action.
P-2
E1
Diagnose oil leaks,
emissions, and driveability
concerns caused by the
positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) system;
determine necessary action.
P-2
F6
Perform engine oil and filter
change.
P-1
A5
Inspect engine assembly for
fuel, oil, coolant, and other
leaks; determine necessary
action.
P-2
A14
Verify engine operating
temperature; determine
necessary action.
P-1
A15
Perform cooling system
pressure tests; check
coolant condition; inspect
and test radiator, pressure
cap, coolant recovery tank,
and hoses; perform
necessary action.
P-1
E3
Remove and replace
thermostat and gasket/seal.
P-1
F4
Inspect and test
mechanical/electrical fans,
fan clutch, fan
shroud/ducting, air dams,
and fan control devices;
perform necessary action.
P-1
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READING ASSIGNMENT
AUMT 1305
WEEK
CHAPTER
WEEK #1
CHAPTER 8 – Basic Electricity and Electronics
WEEK #2
CHAPTERS 28 – Automotive Batteries
WEEK #3
CHAPTER 29 – Battery Testing and Service
WEEK #4
CHAPTER 10 – Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and
Recycling
WEEK #5 Reviews; Chapter 8, 28, 29 and 10
WEEK #6
CHAPTER 39 – Cooling System Fundamentals
CHAPTER 40 – Cooling System Testing, Maintenance, and
Repair
WEEK #7
CHAPTER 41 – Lubrication System Fundamentals
CHAPTER 42 – Lubrication System Testing, Service, and
Repair
COURSE OUTLINE
AUMT 2328
WEEK #1 / January 10 – 13, 2011
LECTURE - AUMT 2328 Course Syllabus
Reading Assignment – Chapter 8; Basic Electricity and Electronics
Workbook Assignment – Chapter 8
Lecture – Explain the principles and action of electricity
Lecture – Describe the action of basic electric circuits
Lecture – Compare voltage, current and resistance Lecture
Lecture – Ohm Law
WEEK #2, January17 - 20, 2011
Weekly Test – Chapter 8; Basic Electricity and Electronic
Workbook – Check; Chapter 8
Quiz – Ohm Law
Reading Assignment – Chapter 28 Automotive Batteries
Workbook Assignment – Chapter 28
Lecture – Work Order
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Lab – A-1, P-1: Complete work order to include customer information,
vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history,
cause, and correction.
Lab – B6, P-1: Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration concerns;
determine necessary action.
Lecture – Explain the operating principles of a lead-acid battery – Describe
the parts of an automotive battery – Compare conventional and
maintenance-free batteries – Explain how temperature and other factors
affect battery performance – Describe safety practices that should be
followed when working with batteries – Visually inspection a battery for
obvious problems – Service battery and case – Safety practices to follow
when testing and servicing batteries – Perform battery test; Snap-On AVR
Tester
Shop – Perform voltage drop test; battery terminal and cable
Shop – Battery Drain – Load Test
Shop – Clean a battery case and terminal
Shop – Charge vehicle automotive battery
Shop – Jump start a car using a second battery
Shop – Replace defective battery
WEEK #3 / January 24 - 27, 2011
TOOL – CHECK
January 24, 2011
MONDAY 7:30 PM, SHOP FLOOR
Weekly Test – Chapter 28 Automotive Batteries
Workbook – Check; Chapter 28
Reading Assignment – Chapter 29 – Battery Testing and Service
Workbook Assignment – Chapter 29
Lecture: Use of Electrical Automotive Test Equipment
Lecture; Introduction to Automotive Ignition System
Lab/LRC - Research Applicable - Vehicle Service Information;
Make Graph - NEW Vehicle 7,500 miles or Older Vehicle: Every 3,000 miles
Lab/LRC - Worksheet; Electronic Service Information Retrieval
Lab/LRC - Research Applicable - Vehicle Service Information;
Lab/LRC - Make Graph - NEW Vehicle 7,500 miles or
Older Vehicle: Every 3,000 miles
Lab/LRC - Worksheet; Electronic Service Information Retrieval
WEEK #4 / 31 – February 3, 2011
Weekly Test – Chapter 29 Battery Testing and Service
Workbook – Check; Chapter 29
Review: Chapter 8, 28, 29 and 10
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Workbook Assignment – Chapter 38
Lecture – Identify the major parts of a hybrid drive system
Lecture – Explain the construction and operation of hybrid drive
assemblies
Lecture – Safety measure that must be followed when working on highvoltage hybrid drive system
WEEK #5 / February 7 - 10, 2011
Reading Assignment – Chapter 39 Cooling System Fundamentals
Workbook Assignment – Chapter 40 Cooling System Testing, Service
Lecture – Emission System; HC, CO, NOx, CO2, and O2
Lecture – PCV; Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Worksheet; Shop – E2, P-2: Inspect, test and service positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses;
perform necessary action.
Lecture – Engine Vacuum, Compression and Cylinder Leakage Test
Worksheet; Shop – Vacuum; Cranking, Idle, Wide-on-throttle, Pack-press,
and Deceleration
Worksheet; Shop – Cylinder Compression Test
Worksheet; Shop – Cylinder Leakage Test
WEEK #6 / February 14 - 17, 2011
Weekly Test – Chapter 39 Cooling System Fundamentals
Chapter 40 Cooling System Testing, Service, and Repair
Workbook – Check: Chapter 39 and 40
Reading Assignment – Chapter 41 Lubrication System Fundamentals
Chapter 42 Lubrication System Testing, Service
And Repair
Lecture – Safety with flammable fuel gasoline
Worksheet; Shop – D4, P-2: Replace fuel filters.
Worksheet; Shop – A15, P-1: Perform cooling system pressure tests; check
coolant condition; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery
tank, and hoses; perform necessary action
Worksheet; Shop – A5, P-2: Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant,
and other leaks; determine necessary action.
Worksheet; Shop – A14, P-1: Verify engine operating temperature;
determine necessary action.
LECTURE - Cooling System: Safety procedures, Verify engine temperature,
Perform cooling system pressure test, Check antifreeze, coolant
connection, and inspect radiator, pressure test cap, coolant recovery tank
and hoses
Worksheet; Shop – E3, P-1: Remove and replace thermostat and
gasket/seal
Worksheet; Shop – F4, P-1: Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan
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clutch, fan shroud / ducting, air dams, and fan control devices; perform
necessary action
WEEK #7 / February 21 - 24, 2011
Weekly Test – Chapter 41 Lubrication System Fundamentals
Chapter 42 Lubrication System Testing, Service & Repair
Workbook – Check; Chapter 41 and 42
Reading Assignment - Chapter 7 Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and
Recycling
Workbook Assignment – Chapter 7
Lecture – Basic parts of lubrication system – Operation of the lubrication
system – Characteristics and rating of engine oil – Safety procedures with
lubrication system – Common lubrication system problem and symptoms
– Measure engine oil pressure – Change and oil and filter
Lecture - Introduction to the automotive Fuel System
Worksheet; Shop – F6, P-1; Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant,
and other leaks; determine necessary action.
Worksheet; Shop – A6, P-3: Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration
concerns; determine necessary action.
Worksheet; Shop – E1, P-2: Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and driveability
concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system;
determine necessary action.
WEEK #8 / February 28 – March 3, 2011
Weekly Test – Chapter 7 Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and Recycling
Workbook – Check; Chapter 7
Review – Chapter 8, 28, 29, 10, 38, 39, 40, 41, and42
Final Exam
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AUMT 1305 / 2328 / 2317 / 2334
(SAME NOTEBOOK ALL COURSE)
NOTEBOOK (Binder)
Name: __________________________________ Date: __________________
1. Binder
5 Point
SECTION OFF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. Cover Sheet (Change with each course)
5 Point
3. Syllabus 1305/2328/2317/2334
5 Point
4. Notes 1305/2328
15 Point
5. Handouts 1305/2328/2317/2334
a. Ignition System
b. Computer System
c. Electrical
d. Emission System
e. Fuel System
f. Engine
g. Miscellaneous
8.5 Point
8.5 Point
8.5 Point
8.5 Point
8.5 Point
8.5 Point
8.5 Point
6. Neatness and Order
10 Point
THE COVER SHEET WILL BE TYPED AND WILL HAVE THE FOLOWING:
You’re Name, Class Name, Class Number, Course Number, Instructor
Name, Class Times and Dates of Course
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All students:
I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS
DOCUMENT AS IT RELATES TO AUMT 2328. ANYTHING NOT
COVERS IN THIS SYLLABUS SEE STUDENT HANDBOOK. I
WILL ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THIS
SYLLABUS
(Date)______________
(Printed Name)_________________________
(Signature)_________________________
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All students:
I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS
DOCUMENT AS IT RELATES TO AUMT 2328. ANYTHING NOT
COVERS IN THIS SYLLABUS SEE STUDENT HANDBOOK. I WILL
ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THIS SYLLABUS
(Date)______________
(Printed Name)_________________________
(Signature)_________________________
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