RIO HONDO COLLEGE
SCHOOL of ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AUTOT 57: AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALIZED ELECTRONICS TRAINING—4 Units
Ticket # 8029==Spring Semester 2008
February 4, 2008 to May 28, 2008
DATE & TIME: On-Line Access—24 Hours/7 Days
CLASSROOM: T112B
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. John Frala
PHONE: (562) 692-0921 x3912
E-MAIL: jfrala@riohondo.edu or aseprep@gmail.com
OFFICE: T103B
OFFICE HOURS: Posted on office door, and by appointment.
NOTE: The following is a tentative outline and schedule for this class only. The Instructor reserves the right to make changes at any time.
IMPORTANT DATES to REMEMBER:
Last Day to Drop ==
Holidays—Campus Closed == February 8 & February 18, 2008
Spring Break—Campus Closed == March 24 – March 28, 2008
Mid-Term Exam #1 == March 17, 2008
Mid-Term Exam #2 == March 20, 2008
Final Exam == May 28, 2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an overview of the principles of automotive electronics. Topics covered include electrical theory, fundamentals of circuit construction, computers, semiconductors, microprocessors, integrated circuits (IC), types of output signals, wire repair techniques, meter usage, and strategy-based diagnostics. A demonstration General Motors circuit board will be used to illustrate circuit board function. This course is designed for entry-level technicians or students who need an understanding of the basics of automotive electronics.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
CDX is an electronic text that is supplied to you upon course registration.
None: However, there is a $10 materials fee (shop card) to be paid at the cashier’s office. Make sure this is paid to this class and the Auto Tech account #4200 at the first meeting. Failure to pay this fee will put a hold on your grades, records, and transcripts!
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance on campus is mandatory for ALL class dates listed in the course syllabus. If you miss any classes, you will not pass the course and will not be able to achieve certification of completion of the course. Class times may be made up per arrangement with the Instructor.
GRADING POLICY:
There will be three exams for this course—two mid-terms and a final. The two mid-term tests will be hands-on exercises that mimic the “hands-on” portion of the on-line course material, and will be conducted here on campus. The final exam is the final exit exam that is part of the on-line course material. In order to receive a certificate of completion, the student MUST complete all assigned coursework and pass each exam by 70% or better.
As far as college credit is concerned, grades will be based off of a straight percentage as follows:
A: 90% to 100%
B: 80% to 89%
C: 70% to 79%
D: 60% to 69%
F: 59% and Below
SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY:
If a student requires special needs for learning, it is their obligation to inform the instructor. Special needs include, but not limited to, closed captioned video or disabled student assistance. The instructor assumes no responsibility in assessment of students’ needs. You must inform the instructor if you are under a licensed doctor’s care, or if taking any medications that could impair your ability to operate equipment and/or machinery. Failure to do so is a reason for the instructor to drop you from the class at any time.
This is a tentative schedule and can be changed as needs fit. Students may arrange testing times other than listed by contacting the instructor.
COURSE SCHEDULE: AUTOT 57—AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALIZED ELECTRONICS TRAINING
Week Topic Assignment Test
1: February 7, 2008 Introduction Log On and Start None
Course
2: March 17, 2008 First Section of Course Completed up to Mid-Term
Chapter 4 Exam #1
3: April 14, 2008 Second Section of Course Completed up to Mid-Term
Chapter 8 Exam #2
4: May 28, 2008 Last Section of Course Completed Course Final Exam