WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE
AUTOMOTIVE 155
AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
COURSE SYLLABUS
Credits
Prerequisite
4
AUTO 101 or consent of instructor
Instructor: Michael Becker
E-Mail: Beckerm4@wnc.edu
Phone: 445-4270
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Diagnosis/service of suspension components including shocks, springs, ball joints, manual and power
steering system and four-wheel alignment are some areas covered. Prepares students for ASE
certification.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
By the end of the course the student should:
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Understand the principles, design, and construction of steering suspension systems.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the maintenance of steering suspension systems.
Understand safety, use of manuals, hand tools, power tools, and hand-held test instruments.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
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Shop safety
Types of steering and suspension systems
Components of the steering and suspension systems
Operation of the alignment center
Troubleshooting
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
The general makeup of the class will include:
Reading Assignments, Class exercises, Films and Demonstrations
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes written Tests
Hands on activities*
Attendance
25%
50%
25%
*Hands on Activities include: Job Sheets, Hands on Tests, and Instructor’s evaluation of the student’s
participation in all shop activities.
Letter grades will be determined as follows:
A - 90 to 100
B - 80 to 89
C - 70 to 79
D - 60 to 69
F - Under 60
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
Textbook: Automotive Technology-Principles, Diagnosis and Service 4th Edition, James Halderman
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to be in class for every meeting. As a rule, missing SIX (6) class meetings will
result in a grade of “W”. Should extenuating circumstances arise, I will discuss a waiver of this policy on
an individual basis. Class begins on time, so be prompt.
AUTO SHOP POLICY
The auto shop is utilized by as many as 12 different classes during a semester. Common courtesy
implies that each student will be responsible for cleaning up their work area and tools upon completion of
the project or when time for the class has expired. SAFETY GLASSES are available in the shop and
MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE SHOP AREA.
TOOL POLICY
All tools necessary are provided by the college for your use. Please clean them before returning them to
their proper places. A tool inspection will be performed before class ends so that any missing tools are
recovered and our class will not be blamed for the loss. Anyone caught attempting to steal tools will be
removed from class and will receive an “F” for a grade.
VEHICLES
No parking in the shop area without permission from the instructor. Vehicles will not be left overnight
without instructor’s permission. Vehicles left after the semester has ended will be towed at the owner’s
expense. The work performed in this class will be limited to those tasks that are outlined by the instructor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All worksheets are to be turned in at the end of the class period.
Disability Support
If you have a disability for which you will need to request accommodations, please contact the Disability
Support Services office (Bristlecone building, Room 103) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate
accommodations.
Cancelled Class Hotline:
1-775-445-3030
Check this number regularly to save a trip to the college. You may also check on the WNC Web Page
address: www.wnc.edu for cancelled class information. There is a "Quick Link" on the WNC Home
Page under "Web REG "Cancelled Classes for Today". WNC Cancelled Class phone and Web
information is updated daily as soon as information is received. Automotive Cancelled Class signs will be
posted at the FRONT DOOR only. Technology Division will phone students (if time permits) to notify them
of class cancellations for the day. If student phone information is obsolete or incorrect - the Division can
not relate cancel class information to them to save them a trip to the campus.
UPDATE YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION.
Update your WNC Student Information
on-line through the WNC Web Page - click on WEB REG icon. To access section to change student
mailing and phone info - click on "Web-REG Logo or Link" in Web REG page. Student must enter WNC
ID number or SS# to access. Under "General Option" section - choose "UPDATE ADDRESS" - this is
where the student can update mailing and phone info
If you need to contact me, use my E-Mail, I check this on a daily basis or call shop phone number.