Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair

Time of course:

Mondays 8:00 – 12:20 pm

Room: T110 - B

Text:

Modern Automotive Technology and Lab Text book

Author: James Duffy

Description:

This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of the engine, transmission, brake and suspension systems of the modern automobile.  This course is designed to be a companion course to AUTOT 103.  Students are encouraged to complete both courses to obtain a firm foundation in this subject and they may be taken in any order or concurrently.  Students will learn basic automotive tool and equipment use and how to safely perform basic repair and maintenance operations.  Students will have the opportunity to perform minor repair work on their own vehicle as well as using school owned vehicles and units to complete required tasks.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students in the automotive technology program will have the knowledge to successfully complete the S/P2 Safety Exam.

• Students in the automotive technology program will research applicable vehicle and service information, system operation, and technical service bulletins.

• Students in the automotive technology program will complete work orders to include customer information, vehicle information, customer concerns, related service history, cause and correction.

• Students in the automotive technology program will demonstrate proper use of hand tools, power tools, and service equipment.

• Students in the automotive technology program will possess knowledge to identify and describe operation of different power train systems.

Addendum to Student Contract:

Students special Needs:

If you as a student require special needs for learning, it is your obligation to inform instructor, (special needs include, closed caption video, Disabled students assistance, or any special needs in learning assistance). The instructor assumes no responsibility in assessment of your needs.

You must inform instructor if you are under a licensed doctor’s care, and taking any drugs that could impair your ability to operate machinery. (Failure to do so is reason for instructor to drop you from class roll at any time). Students are required to take FINAL to receive grade for entire class. If student fails to complete FINAL an “F” will be issued for class grade.

Shop Card

All students are required to turn in one valid shop card at start of lab. This to cover all shop incurred expenses. Shop cards may be purchased at the cashier’s window, Monday thru Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm.  The shop card is green and has “Automotive Repair” printed on face. The account is #ASO-4200, the cost is $10.00. Place your name on it as soon as you purchase it. Card is valid in all automotive classes and does not expire.

Tools

All students are required to have “basic hand tools” Ask instructor for tool list for your class.

In order to receive credit for lab activity you will need to meet the ten- (10) requirements listed below. Students, who do not meet the requirements 1,2, & 3, only observe lab exercises and will obtain a lower grade for lab exercises.

Requirements:

1.       Turn in valid shop card.

2.       Work with own tools.

3.       Work with proper shop clothing. (Uniform, shoes, ETC.)

4.       Work with safety glasses.

5.       Arrive on time & take appropriate length break.

6.       Clean up after any work.

7.       Shows initiative in researching problems.

8.       Compliance with rules and policies of classroom.

9.       Completion of lab projects in timely manner.

10.    Completed written repair order.

Students are required to have permission to park in lab area.

1.       No student parking in lab area without prior approval, (instructor may enforce discipline action for repeat violations).

2.       No student parking without written repair order.

3.       Only student’s personal automobile will be accepted.

4.       Lab cost of $10.00 assessed on non-students autos for repair.

5.       All costs incurred during semester are to be paid upon completion of course, or final grade will be affected.

Resources:

Rio Hondo College Automotive computer lab, Rio Hondo College Library

Evaluation:

Final Grades and evaluation are based upon the following criteria:

• Homework (no make – up assignments including quizzes and tests) 15%

• Lab Assignments (no make – up)                                                               30%

• Class participation                                                                                        10%

• Mid – term Test                                                                                             20%

• Final Exam (required for any grade)                                                           20%

• Discretionary points                                                                                      05%                           100% 

Course Schedule: