Course Syllabus
AUMT 2437
CLASS # 29069
Automotive Electronics
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
Houston Community College System NE
Mr. Walter E. Jones
Semester / Fall 2012
Date: September 5 – November 15, 2012
12 Weeks
Time Class Meets 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday
Room Number 116
Tel. 713- 253-0753
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COURSE DESCRIPTION; Theory of Automotive Electronics. Emphasis on
the basic electrical and electronic diagnosis.
Today’s 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.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
A. Given information, service manuals and a text book the student will
explain the theory of an automotive electronics system.
B. Given information, service manuals and a vehicle, the student will
identify the common electronic component parts of an automobile.
C. Given information, tools, equipment, service manuals and a vehicle, the
student will
perform electronic diagnosis on selected sensors, and systems.
LEARNING OUTCOMES; Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, the
student will demonstrate familiarity with the automotive electronic system
and how to diagnosis and repair systems. 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; and how to locate
specific specifications for given automobiles.
PREREQUISITES; This automotive class requires certain basic academic
skills. These skills and the remedial classes needed to attain those skills are:
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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:
Automotive Technology Fourth Edition by James D. Halderman
The textbook can be purchased at the campus bookstore.
TIME AND DAYS OF THE COURSE; Classes are held Tuesday and
Thursday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Grading System:
FINAL EXAM; Given during the last week of class. To pass this course a
student must take the final exam. Failure to take the Final Exam, will result
in a grade of “F” for the course.
AUMT 2437 Grading System: Final grade average will be computed on the
Thursday of the last week of the course. The grade will be derived as follows:
Mid Term and Final Exam are 50% of the grade
The other 50% of the grade are the weekly tests
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AUMT
2437
1. Have a passing average
2. Take the final exam
COURSE OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, the
student will demonstrate familiarity with the automotive electronic system
and how to diagnosis and repair systems. 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 electronic
systems; demonstrate the use of service publications; and how to service
electronic systems.
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STUDENTS INFORMATION AND MATERIAL LIST FOR
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Course AUMT 2437
Instructor
Mr. Walter E. Jones
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive
back ground in the Automotive Electronic Field. To get the most out of this
course, the following items listed will help you to obtain the goals outlined in
the course syllabus.
Automotive Technology Fourth Edition
Author – James D. Halderman
TEXT BOOK
NOTE: This book is mandatory. Students must have the text book by
the beginning of the second week of class.
The book is available through the Northeast College Book
store or from one of the local book stores.
It is the responsibility of the student to be present for class at the
appropriate times stated in the Houston Community Schedule and to
be present for all lectures, hands on lab task, weekly test and final
exams.
The student's grade will reflect the following:
ATTENDANCE
SHOP WORK (HANDS ON TASK)
DAILY WORK SHEETS
STUDENT NOTE BOOK
WEEKLY (DAILY) TESTS
FINAL TEST - WRITTEN and PRACTICAL
It is the responsibility of the student to clean the shop and class room
twice a week. This includes sweeping the floors, cleaning off the tables
after class each night and disposing of any non related reading
materials or food container.
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This course is very technical and complex. Your cooperation is greatly
appreciated as it is our intent to make it as beneficial to you as
possible.
Thank You
Mr. Walter E. Jones
Instructor
Electronic Systems
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
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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 2437
 Have a passing average
 Take all tests with a passing grade
 Take the final examination
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
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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 7188110.
Academic Honesty
Scholastic dishonesty is treated with the utmost seriousness by the instructor
and 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.
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Calculators
If the course allows 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-andregulations
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.
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.
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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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Shop Safety Rules
Eye protection must be worn in the shop
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 work is
done.
When starting a car, the person starting the car MUST be sitting in the
drivers seat
Horseplay will not be tolerated in the shop
All spills should be cleaned up promptly. Never allow spills to remain
on the floor.
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Report all accidents to your instructor immediately—even minor
accidents
Work clothes should be relatively clean and free of all flammable grease
or oil
Make sure all fuel lines and linkages are connected before cranking an
engine. Never prime and engine while cranking.
If you make a mess—clean it up.
After using any drain pan, empty the pan in an appropriate waste
storage container, and clean the drain pan.
Hydraulic lifts are to be left fully up or fully down over night. If left up,
safety stands should be in place.
Never leave a creeper on the floor. When not in use—put them a way
Do not use any tool or piece of equipment that you believe to be unsafe.
Report it to your instructor.
Before starting an engine in the shop, connect an exhaust hose to the
tail pipe.
Always use goggles or a face shield when grinding, hammering,
machining, working under a car, or blowing with shop air.
If foreign materials become lodged in the eye, don’t rub it. This can
cause the particle to scratch the eyes and or become embedded deeper.
Notify your instructor immediately!
Don’t work when feeling sick. Inform your instructor of the
circumstances.
Report unsafe or improper practices to your instructor
Never leave gasoline in open containers.
If you are uncertain about positioning a vehicle on a lift or jack—
consult your instructor.
Welding or cutting must be supervised by an instructor.
No loud radios in the shop.
Long hair must be confined (under a hat, tied back, or a hair net)
Do not wear loose fitting or flowing clothing that could become
entangled in rotating machinery.
Material safety data sheets are located in the tool room.
Rings, watches, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry should not be
worn in the shop.
If you break a tool please inform your instructor or the tool room
personnel.
If a tool or piece of equipment is not working properly please inform
your Instructor or the tool room personnel.
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POLICY
After the second week of class, each student must have at least 95% of tools
listed on the tool list, in order to perform any shop tasks. Students that do
not have their tools and safety glasses cannot work in the shop. 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 are working in shop. Students must have
safety glasses by the third day of class. Students who do not purchase safety
glasses will not be allowed to do any lab activities and therefore will receive a
grade of F for their daily lab grade.
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