Course Syllabus
ABDR 1207
Introduction to Automotive Technology and Workforce Development with
Critical Thinking
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
Houston Community College System NE
Mr. John Soto
1ST Semester
Spring 2016
Date : Mar 21 to May 15 ,2016
8 Weeks
Time Class Meets : 7:00 pm to 10:00pm
Monday through Thursday
OFFICE HOURS: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Office Room Number: AB3
Tel. 713- 718- or 713-718-8125
Revised: august 2016
Course Syllabus
ABDR 1207
ABDR 1207 - Introduction to Automotive Autobody Technology
AUTO BODY WELDING
CRN 88062- spring 2016
Northeast Campus - Room Ab4 | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | Mon/Thur
2 hour lecture course / 4hours lab / 8weeks
Instructor Contact Information:
John Soto
Office hours: 2: 00-3:00 pm
Room AB3
713/718-8100 or 713/718-8125
Office location and hours
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
ABDR 1207: COURSE DESCRIPTION;
This course of study consists of an introduction to Autobody technology and shop safety. Also
covered are the proper use of hand tools, power tools and service equipment used in the
Autobody shop and welding. Students will be introduced to the basic terminology and skills
necessary for an entry level position in the automotive field. This course also includes Vehicle
trim and hardware.
1. provides students with opportunities to participate in early field experiences including
middle and high school classroom with varied and diverse student populations;
2. provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort
groups, for the purpose of introducing and analyzing the culture of schooling and
classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic, ethnic, and
disability-based academic diversity and equity.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
 NORTHEAST
COURSE SYLLABUS
Auto body welding
Prerequisites
The introductory Autobody 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 –LEAD 1200
Math _______Basic math – remedial – math 0308
English _____ Sentences and paragraphs remedial – ENGL 0300-0349
Course Goal
Have education majors begin thinking, writing, and dialoguing creatively and critically about
educational theories, history, practices and policies.
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, tools and multimedia, the student will demonstrate
familiarity with vehicle parts and accessories, basic service procedures and the steps to
succeed in college and the workplace.
Learning objectives
Students will:
1. Identify three classes of welding
2. Explain how to use a mig welding machine.
3. Name the six basic welding techniques of a mig welder.
4. Describe the difference between mig electrode wires.
5. Describe plasma cutting.
6. List safety procedures for each welding operation.
7. Answer ASE style questions
SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement and Other Standards
Credit: 3 (2 lecture)
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
20%
Consult proper manual or procedure
30%
Inspect vehicle or system in proper order
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
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30%
Inspect vehicle or system in proper order
20%
*GRADING
Attendance/ =10%
Professionalism= 10%
Participation in lab, discussions, =20%
Mid -term /Finals=30 %
Test=30%
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TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, 20 U.S.C. A§ 1681
ET. SEQ.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and
procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information
regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. Students who
are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for
assistance.
It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC.
Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how
to avoid these difficult situations.
Log in to: www.edurisksolutions.org . Sign in using your HCC student e-mail account, then go to
the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number
*PARTICIPATION AND GRADING
Includes your grades on writing assignments, quizzes, test,labs and Coming to class on time
and being prepared. Not having a required tool set and, failure to attend class is automatic
grounds for being dropped.
Professionalism:
Students will start with a score of (90), for every absent or arriving late, three points will be
deducted .
*4 ABSENCES ARE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED FOR THIS COURSE. Students will be dropped or
receive a grade (F) from the course for absences exceeding the allowable limit of 4 days or 12.5 % of
class missed.
*PARTICIPATION AND GRADING
Includes your grades on writing assignments, quizzes, test, and Coming to class on time and
being prepared. Not having a required tool set and, failure to attend class is automatic grounds
for being dropped.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF 1207
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a
topic, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your
success in your career as an Autobody tech. Students will be required to successfully complete
the following:
*All students must have completed:
All lab work and projects
All tests and finals
Must not miss more than 4 days of attendance
All workbook assignments must be completed
Failure to complete all these requirements will result in student receiving a (F) failing
grade, or will be dropped!
*Cell Phones
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All cell phones must be muted, set to vibrate, no 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 ask for permission leave the classroom.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring,
or testing occurs.
TOOL POLICY
All students will have a basic tool box by the third week,or you will be dropped!
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.
*PROJECTS
No student car will be left on the grounds if ATTC at the end of the eight block, that’s in the
shop, on the student lot, or the faculty /staff lot.
****Students:
If you do not have a project, or refuse to work with others and there projects, you will
have to Type an essay of 500 words on a topic ,given to you by the instructor.This is not
debatable!
*Safety glasses
All ATTC students will wear safety glasses any time in the lab area, if you do not wear safety
you cannot participate in lab activates.
COURCE REPETITION
Students who repeat a course will face significant tuition fee increases.
*ATTENDANCE
Students can be dropped from the course for absences exceeding 12.5% of the class (approx.
4 days)
*TARDINESS
Two tardies are considered 1 absence.
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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.
3. When starting a car, the person starting the car MUST be sitting in the driver seat.
4. Horseplay is not 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, open flames,
electrical sparks, battery spark 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 entangled in rotating
machinery.
28. Material Safety Data sheets are located in the tool room.
Rings, watches, bracelets, earring and other jewelry should not be worn in the
29. 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.
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Instructional Methods
ABDR 1207 is a required course for all Autobody instructors
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to
provide you with knowledge concerning the field of education, modeling good teaching
strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that allows you to connect the
information that you learn in this course to the real world of education.
As a student wanting to learn about the field of education, it is your responsibility to read the
textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom
activities, attend class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of education.
As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective,
you will spend the majority of class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved
in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will want to contribute to these
discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate
information from your text and other assigned readings.
Instructional Materials
TEXTBOOK:
Modern Autobody repair Technology Manual: 2009
Modern Autobody repair Technology 5th Edition Handbook: 2009
Author: James E. Duffy
The textbook can be purchased at the campus bookstore
HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to
Ken Ingham at 713-718-7910 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to
provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has
been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The
instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for
ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor
has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the
University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are
charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are
responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a
student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited
to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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*Cheating on a test includes:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the
contents of a test that has not been administered;
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 written work offered for credit.
*Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F
in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
*HCC Policy Statements
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best
way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in
student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to
succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for
materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your
responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for
excessive absences.
If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is
discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after
accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours of instruction. The six hours of class time
would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision
not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this
happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the
first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a
buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in
paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior
to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to
meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be
able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your
success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting
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first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their
educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early
Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a
class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your
responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC
interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job
placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your
professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to
the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary
each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars,
HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to
determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when
communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not
submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If
you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the
class as your final grade.
Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed
classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice,
are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students
to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate
to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course
withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor
as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills,
attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be
available.
*Classroom Behavior
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and
maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility
very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her
to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your
classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades
are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and
lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any
special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
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To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Midterm Exam, Final Exam,
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
READING ASSIGMENT BY WEEK/ SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WEEK #1 Chapter 9. Safety and efficiency
WEEK #2 Chapter 9. Fire safety
WEEK #3 Chapter 8. Welding equipment
WEEK #4 Chapter 8. Mig operation methods
WEEK # 5 Mid term
WEEK #6 Chapter 8. Basic welding techniques
WEEK #7 Chapter 8. Flux core arc welding
WEEK# 8 Chapter 8. Other spot welding functions
Week# 8 Chapter 8. Brazing and plasma cutting
8 WEEK CALENDAR
WEEK
DAY
Lecture- ABDR 1207 course syllabus
LRC –ATTC orientation and safety
Use of learning center
OVERVIEW:
Classroom manual and workbook
Film: shop safety
Reading assignment: Chapter 9
Chapter: 9.safety and efficiencies
Workbook assignment; 9-1
Weekly test: Chapter 9
WEEK 2
DAY
OVERVIEW:
Classroom manual and workbook
Film:
Reading assignment: chapter 9
Chapter9: Fire safety
Workbook assignment; 9-2 ,9-1
Weekly test: Chapter 9
WEEK 3
DAY
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Classroom manual and workbook
Film:
Reading assignment: chapter 8
Chapter: 8.Welding equipment
Workbook assignment;
Weekly test: Chapter 8
WEEK 4
DAY
Classroom manual and workbook
Film:
Reading assignment: chapter 8
Chapter: 8.Mig operation methods
Workbook assignment; 8-1
Weekly test: Chapter 8
WEEK 5
DAY
Mid Term Review
Mid Term EXAM
WEEK 6
DAYClassroom manual and workbook
Chapter: 8. Basic welding techniques
Film:
Reading assignment: chapter 8
Workbook assignment;
Weekly test: Chapter 8
WEEK 7
DAY
Classroom manual and workbook
Chapter: 8. Flux core welding
Film:
Reading assignment: chapter 8
Workbook assignment;
Weekly test: Chapter 8
WEEK 8
DAY
Classroom manual and workbook
Chapter: 8. Other spot welding functions/ Brazing and plasma cutting
Film:
Reading assignment: chapter 8
Workbook assignment; 8-2 ,8-3
. FINAL EXAM
II. AUTO
BODY WELDING
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Vii NATEF Task Correlation with Auto Body Repair Technology,
(Task List courtesy of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence [ASE])
5th Edition
D. Metal Welding and Cutting
1.
Identify weldable and non-weldable substrates used in vehicle construction.
2.
Weld and cut high-strength steel and other steels.
3.
Weld and cut aluminum.
HP-G
4.
Determine the correct GMAW (MIG) welder type, electrode/wire type, diameter,
and gas to be used in a specific welding situation.
HP-I
5.
Set up and adjust the GMAW (MIG) welder to "tune" for proper electrode
stickout, voltage, polarity, flow rate, and wire-feed speed required for the
substrate being welded.
HP-I
6.
Store, handle, and install high-pressure gas cylinders.
HP-I
7.
Determine work clamp (ground) location and attach.
HP-I
8.
Use the proper angle of the gun to the joint and direction of gun travel for the
type of weld being made in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
HP-I
9.
Protect adjacent panels, glass, vehicle interior, etc. from welding and cutting
operations.
HP-I
10.
Protect computers and other electronic control modules during welding
procedures.
HP-I
11.
Clean and prepare the metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, apply weldthrough primer if necessary, clamp or tack as required.
HP-I
12.
Determine the joint type (butt weld with backing, lap, etc.) for weld being made.
HP-I
13.
Determine the type of weld (continuous, stitch weld, plug, etc.) for each specific
welding operation.
HP-I
14.
Perform the following welds: continuous, plug, butt weld with and without
backing, and fillet etc.
HP-I
15.
Perform visual and destructive tests on each weld type.
HP-I
16.
Identify the causes of various welding defects; make necessary adjustments.
HP-I
17.
Identify cause of contact tip burn-back and failure of wire to feed; make
necessary adjustments.
HP-I
18.
Identify cutting process for different substrates and locations; perform cutting
HP-I
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HP-I
HP-I
operation.
19.
Identify different methods of attaching structural components (squeeze type
resistance spot welding (STRSW), riveting, structural adhesive, silicon bronze,
etc.).
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HP-G
etc.)
All students:
I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AS IT RELATES
TO ABDR 1207. I WILL ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THIS SYLLABUS
(Signature)_________________________
(Printed Name)_________________________
(Date)______________
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All students: I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AS IT
RELATES TO ABDR 1207. I WILL ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THIS
SYLLABUS
(Signature)_________________________
(Printed Name)_________________________
(Date)______________
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