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Course Syllabus
AUMT 2328
Automotive Service
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
Houston Community College System NE
Mr. Gregory Dock
CRN 74929
8 Weeks
Time Class Meets 7pm – 10pm
Monday through Thursday
OFFICE HOURS: 3:00-4:00 pm
Office Room Number 117
Tel. 713- 718-8131 or 713-718-8100
Revised: August 2015
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: the student will demonstrate automotive shop safety,
basic theory of electricity and how this applies to the automotive field. The
course will continue with basic battery theory and service, as well as introduction
to cranking and charging systems. The conclusion of this course will cover
vehicle maintenance, engine oil and lubricants, VIN description and basic scan
tool operation.
PREREQUISITES: The introductory automotive class requires certain basic
academic skills. These skills and remedial classes needed to attain those skills
Reading – 5th to 7th grade minimum – remedial – GUST 0339
Math – Basic math – remedial – MATH 0308
English – Sentences and paragraphs remedial – ENGL 0300 or 0349
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 fasteners used in the industry:
and preform automotive maintenance.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK and Software:
Automotive Technology 5th Edition
Author: James D. Halderman
The textbook can be purchased at the campus bookstore
This course and the rest of your automotive courses requires the internet
access code to “My Automotive Lab” included with the textbook upon
purchase from the bookstore or can be purchased on line. We
recommend that you purchase your book through the campus bookstore
TIME AND DAYS OF THE COURSE; Classes are held Monday through
Thursday beginning at 7:00pm. There will be a scheduled shop clean up every
Thursday at the end of class.
NOTE: The 4th edition book is still authorized as a valid book for this course
at this time a student that has a 4th edition book and “My Automotive Lab”
access because of that purchase does NOT need to purchase the new 5th
edition for this course.
2328 Grading System:
Students will take a weekly chapter test and 1 Final Exam
Students must complete all assigned activities in My Automotive Lab
in order to receive a satisfactory grade in this course.
• Weekly chapter tests 40%
• Final Exam 20%
• Lab 40%
Grading is then broken down into sub categories
Weekly Chapter tests;
Weekly tests and quizzes 60%
My Automotive Lab 40%
Lab
Class lab assignments 65%
Class lab Assignments are from the completion of the REQUIRED NATEF labs sheets.
Lab sheets may be done individually, group assignment, or instructor lead
demonstration as determined by the instructor. All lab sheets are to be handed in for
grading at the time of completion of that lab sheet. Student will turn in entire lab
packet at the end of the seventh week of the course and by the lab final to receive
credit.
Tool Box Check 15%
Hands on Lab Final 20%
Note; quizzes will NOT be announced prior to the quiz
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/studenthandbook
4 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. Two (2) tardies are considered one (1) absence.
REQUIREMENT FOR THE SUCCESSFUL, COMPLETION OF AUMT 2328
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Have a passing average
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Take all tests with a passing grade average.
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Take the final examination
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Complete all items and sections in My Automotive Lab
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Turn in all lab sheets and work required
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 William Bradbury at 713 718-8110.
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
Housto
n, TX
77022
(713)
718-
8420
kim.ingram@hccs.edu
CELLPHONES
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
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-rulesand-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.
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. As the instructor I will not withdraw
a student for excessive absences if it is still within the drop date it is still the
students responsibility to withdraw due to excessive absences.
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 Stop-Payment
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.
LAB REQUIREMENT AUMT 2328
TOOL POLICY
Each student should have the basic hand tools required throughout the
program in order to perform any shop tasks. Students that do not have their
tools and safety glasses will not perform well on the Lab tasks required 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.
STUDENT I.D. BADGES
Students must wear their I.D. badges 100% of the time while on campus.
Students who do not have their I.D. badges will not be allowed to check out
tools, or use LRC resources.
STUDENT SURVEY
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student
feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated
time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based
questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made
available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of
instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College
Student System online near the end of the term.
COURSE OUTLINE AUMT 2328
Week 1 chapters 6, 7, 15
Lecture: Shop Safety
Environmental and Hazardous Waste
Service Information
Students will log onto My Automotive Lab and Complete Assigned
Study plan and corresponding sections for each week of the
course. They can only be completed on the week they are
covered in class. The chapters and associated material for that
week’s chapter is only open during that week of instruction. The
online portion of this class closes at midnight the Sunday end of
the seventh week of class.
Week 2 chapters 16, 39, 40
Test chapter’s 6, 7, 15
Lecture: Vehicle Identification and Emission Decals, Calibrations
Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical Circuits and Ohm’s Law
Week 3 Chapter’s 41, 42, 44
Test Chapter’s 16, 39, 40
Lecture: Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel Circuits
Test Equipment and Meter types
Introduction to Automotive Wiring
Week 4 Chapter’s 50, 51
Test Chapter’s 41, 42, 44
Lecture: Batteries
Battery Service
4th Monday
Tool Box Check 7:30pm ALL Students
Week 5 chapter’s 52, 53, 54, 55
Test Chapter’s 50, 51
Lecture:
Week 6 Chapter’s 22,23,26,27
Test Chapter’s 52, 53, 54, 55
Lecture: Engine Oil
Lubrication Service
Engine Condition Devices
In Vehicle Service
Week 7 Chapter’s 87, 88
Test Chapter’ 22, 23, 26, 27
Lecture: Introduction to Scan Tools and Driveability
OBD-II, On-Board Diagnostics and Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Week 8 Review for Final Exam
Test Chapter’s 87, 88
Final Tool Box Check:
Any Student who has not achieved the total requirements for the tool lists
due to any reason. This date will allow student a chance to prove procurement of
the tool list to satisfy lab portion of student’s grade.
Lab Final
Final Exam
Final Examination 7:00pm Wednesday week 8
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 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, open flames,
electrical sparks, battery spark from connecting or disconnecting battery charge, etc.
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.
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.
SCANS
In keep with regulation set by the State of Texas this course incorporates many
SCANS skills. The following is information concerning SCANS competencies.
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%
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%
ALL STUDENTS,
I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AS IT
RELATES TO AUMT 2328. I WILL ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY
THIS SYLLABUS.
(Signature)
(Date)
(Printed Name)
ALL STUDENTS,
I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AS IT
RELATES TO AUMT 2328. I WILL ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY
THIS SYLLABUS.
(Signature)
(Date)
(Printed Name)
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