COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor : Alex Sosa

Class meeting time Monday and Tuesday 5:00- 10:00 Room 5119 

AUMT 1416 Suspension and Steering

Office Hour Monday and Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

By appointment or E-mail

Asosa2@austincc.edu

Phone # 512-308-8691

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Class begins -------------- May 30th

Last day to request 70 percent refund for Summer 9-week and 10-week sessions ------June 9th  

Juneteenth Observed (Holiday, College closed) ----- June 19th (Monday)

Independence Day Observed (Holiday, College closed)---- July 4th (Tuesday)

Last day to withdraw from Summer 9-week session----- July 17th (Monday)

Summer 9-week session ends---- July 31st (Monday)

Last Exam/Last Day, Everything Due--- July 31st (Monday)

    COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Credit Hours: 4
• Classroom Contact Hours per week: 1.5
• Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 3.5

AUMT 1416 AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION & STEERING (4-3-3)

Theory and operation of automotive steering and suspension systems including tire and wheel problem diagnosis, component repair, and alignment using computerized 2 and 4-wheel alignment equipment. This course will prepare students for ASE testing. Laboratory fee.

TEXTS AND REFERENCES USED:

Course: 1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems

Instructor: Alex Sosa

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1.  Today's Technician: Automotive Suspension & Steering Classroom Manual and Shop Manual7th Edition by Mark Schnubel
2. Manufacturer’s service manuals.
3. Selected films and charts from various sources.
4. Automotive books found in the bookstore.
5. PowerPoint presentations.
6. ONLINE:  http://www2.austincc.edu/autotech/  &  www.austincc.edu    
7. Library resources:
8. Blackboard https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
9. E- Version available On line @ Cengage.Com

A note about the textbook:

You can buy, rent, or check out any version of the above-mentioned textbook, digitally or the paper version. Sometimes the ACC Library has copies you can check out for free.

A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Instructional Methodology:  Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks

Course Rational: Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, 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 vehicle subsystems; demonstrate the use of service publications; identify various automotive fasteners used in industry; and perform automotive maintenance.

Common Course Objectives(student learning outcome):  The objective of this course is to prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE. By the end of this course you, the student, should have a basic knowledge of the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance. Emphasis is on Automobile construction, major components, basic systems , maintenance, and repair.To prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.

CLASS LECTURES & BLACKBOARD

Some of the information in the book will not be covered in lectures due to time constraints. However, you will still be responsible for reading and understanding it because you may see some of it on a test, quiz, or homework assignment. Also, some of the information covered in lectures may not be in your book.  Therefore, you will be able to find, PowerPoints, homework assignments, job sheets, the syllabus, etc. on blackboard for this course. The blackboard website is https://acconline.austincc.edu/ , or you can find it at the main ACC page www.austincc.edu on the right side of the web page. Course blackboard information may be updated weekly.  Software downloads are available at http://www.austincc.edu/helpdesk/software.html

CLASS AND LAB POLICIES:

1. Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardies will be accepted if a grade better than a "D" is expected. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4)
2. Students are required to maintain a "C" average, or a grade point average of 2.00. This means that the average of all classes must be a "C" in order to obtain either a certificate of completion, or degree. Students who either arrive late for class, leave early, and/or bring no tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and receive a grade better than "D". *(1A-1, 1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4)
3. Students are expected to purchase their own tools. A list of the minimum type and number of tools are furnished at the beginning of each semester. Each student will have his/her own tools available for shop work at beginning of each class period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged. Specialty tools, tools not on the student tool list, are available from the Tool Room. The college will furnish tools for students who are enrolled in the Introduction to Automotive class. Failure to bring tools after the first month of enrollment in the Automotive Program subjects each student to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program.*(1C-5, 2A-2)
4. Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, NATEF, require that all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop activities. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http: / / www.austincc.edu/ehs. *(1C-2,4,5)
 

5.Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day's activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

6. By applying to and registering at Austin Community College, students agree to abide by the Student Discipline Policy and Student Rights and Responsibilities regulations published in the ACC College Catalog and this Student Handbook. Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include student profit associated with any lab project, scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper, projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework.  Prohibited acts include disruptive conduct of any kind. Disruptive conduct is defined as, but not limited to:  Behavior that significantly interferes with or disrupts any ACC teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary, public service or other authorized activity. Behavior that threatens the health or safety of members of the ACC community, visitors to ACC, or participants at ACC-sponsored events, or willful negligence in the performance of lab projects. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an "F" in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow 7. Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the 'Notice of Approved Accommodations' to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.  http: / l www.austincc.edu / support/ osd /

GRADING:

Daily participation and attendance...30%

Daily homework ………....................20%                                

Test/ Quiz……..................................20%

Final………………………………......20%

Power Point Presentaion ................10%

Extra Credit -- ....................10 points max

A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part the overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade. *(1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4)

Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4)

• Daily participation and attendance  grade will be given for participation during the class day. There will be 16 of these (one for every class day), they can not be made up. The daily grade will constitute 30% of the final grade. This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the class and in the shop if you...... if you show up on time but you cut out early you can bet your grade for the day won't be a 100.

• Daily homework shop and class manual 20% of final grade.

• There will be a total of 4 tests. If you miss a test you can make it up. This should be done on your time and not the class time. I will need for you to email me a reminder about the specific chapter test that you missed in order to have a copy of the test ready.   Test/ Quiz average will constitute 20% of the final grade.  

• There is no mid-term test but there will be a final. This final is mandatory and will be comprehensive and make up 20% of the final grade so it is very important.

• 10% of the final grade given for a well organized and complete Powerpoint Presentation

The the Power point  should be constructed as follows:

Cover sheet (name, course name and number, section number,)

• History
• Types
• Applications
• Cunclusion

Extra Credit:  - 10 possible max points.

 Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. A positive constructive attitude, also plays an important part the overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade. *(1C-1,2,4,5,  2A-4)  

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. *(1C-1,4,  2A-4)

An instructor may award a grade of "I" (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SHOP WORK:

Although cars are always needed for shop, whose car and which car is worked on first is not considered an important part of the course.  The instructor must first approve all cars being worked on in the shop.  Even though emergencies occur with cars breaking down, we are not here to schedule work as a garage would.  Time schedules will not be considered or given as related to repair work of any given automobile.  Only work related to the course will be considered.  No work will be performed on a car if the subject has not first been covered in the classroom.

CARE AND CLEANING OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SHOP AREA (including classroom).

All students will be expected to participate in shop and classroom cleanup at the end of each class period.  The instructor will allot ample time for this purpose.  All tools will be cleaned and put in the proper place before class will be dismissed. *(1A-4, 2B-1, 2A-2)

NATEF

The Board of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the responsible body for the Automobile Technician Training Certification Program.  The Certification Program is under the direct supervision of the Board of Trustees of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).  The purpose of the Automobile Technician Training Certification Program is to improve the Quality of training offered at the secondary and post-secondary levels.  Austin Community College is currently certified in all automotive areas.

COURSE OUTLINE:

     1.   ORIENTATION

          A.   Introduction to shop safety

          B.   Proper use of hand tools and equipment safety

          C.   Personal Safety

     2.   STEERING COLUMN AND LINKAGE FUNDAMENTALS

          A.   Principles of conventional column and tilt-column systems

          B.   Collapsible steering column

          C.   Conventional steering linkage mechanism

          D.   Rack and pinion steering linkage mechanism

     3.   MANUAL AND POWER STEERING THEORY

          A.   Manual steering

          B.   Power steering

          C.   Power steering pump operation

          D.   Rack and pinion steering diagnosis and service

          E.   Recirculating ball steering diagnosis and service

     4.   THEORY OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM

          A.   Function of the suspension system.

          B.   Independent and nonindependent suspension

          C.   Types of suspension springs

          D.   Conventional shock absorbers and MacPherson struts

          E.   Long-short arm suspension

          F.   MacPherson strut suspension

5.   SUSPENSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR:

          A.   Diagnosis problems relating to a suspension system

          B.   R&R conventional shocks and MacPherson struts

          C.   R&R ball joints

          D.   R&R Suspension bushings

          E.   Curb Riding height level control systems

          F.   R&R Suspension springs

     6.   Wheel Alignment Fundamentals

          A.   Principles of wheel alignment

          B.   Theory six fundamentals angles

          C.   Diagnosis Vehicle Tracking

          D.   Four wheel alignment     

SCANS SKILLS AND OTHER NOTATIONS

Notated and identified * with activities throughout this syllabus are the generalized Scans Skills. A complete explanation of these headings are found in the GUIDELINES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL  PROGRAMS IN WORKFORCE EDUCATION by the Texas Coordinating Board.  The ASE TASKS are noted with either P1, P2, or P3 depending on NATEF priority.

1. FOUNDATION SKILLS

            A.  BASIC SKILLS:

            I.          Reading

            II.         Writing

            III.       Arithmetic and Mathematical  Operations

            IV.       Listening         

            V.        Speaking

            B.  THINKING SKILLS:

            I.          Creative Thinking

            II.         Decision Making

            III.       Problem Solving

            IV.       Visualize

            V.        Reasoning

            C.         PERSONAL QUALITILES

            I.          Responsibility

            II.         Self-Esteem

            III.       Sociability

            IV.       Self-Management

            V.         Integrity and Honesty

            2. WORKKPLACE COMPETENCIES

            A.        RESOURCES:

            I.          Time

            II.         Money

            III.       Material and Facilities

            IV.       Human resources

            B.          INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

            I.          Participate and Member of a Team

            II.         Teach Others New Skills

            III.        Serve Clients/Customers

            IV.       Exercise Leadership

            V.        Negotiate

            VI.       Work with Diversity

            C.         INFORMATION

            I.          Acquire and Evaluate Information

            II.         Organize and Maintain Information

            III.       Interpret and Communicate Information

            IV.       Use Computers to Process Information

            D.        SYSTEMS:

            I.          Understand Systems

            II.         Monitor and Correct Performance

            III.       Improve or Design Systems

            E.         TECHNOLOGY

            I.          Select Technology

            II.         Apply Technologies to Task

            III.       Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment

     Starter Tool List

1/2″ drive extension set
1/2″ drive ratchet
1/2″ drive socket set metric
1/2″ drive socket set SAE
1/4″ drive extension set
1/4″ drive ratchet
1/4″ drive socket set, deep and shallow- 1 set
1/4″ drive socket set, metric, deep and shallow- 1 set
3/8″ drive ratchet 1 3/8″ drive extension set
3/8″ drive socket set SAE, shallow
3/8″ drive socket set, SAE deep
3/8″ drive torque wrench, 40-200 in. lbs.
3/8″ drive, metric, deep socket set
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 13/16″
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 5/8″
3/8″ drive, metric, shallow socket set
Gasket scraper
Inspection mirror
Pry bar (long)
Tool box
Vise- Grip Pliers
1/2inch drive impact
3/8 drive impact
Air chuck with gauge
Battery & Antifreeze Hydrometer
Battery Post / terminal Cleaner
Blow Gun
Circuit tester,12V test light
Combination phillips & straight blade screwdriver set
Feeler Gauges
Fender cover
Flashlight
Funnel
Hacksaw
Hammer, ball peen 18 oz.
Hammer, Plastic tip (soft face)
Hook & pick set
Jumper wire set
Mechanic’s (work) gloves-1 pair
Oil Filter Wrenches (Small & large)
Pliers, adjustable joint (channel lock)
Pliers, diagonal cutting
Pliers, needle nose
Putty knife/ scraper
Rubber mallet
Safety glasses or goggles
Telescoping magnet
Wire brush, small
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 5mm – 22mm
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 1/4 – 1inch
Automotive Uniform Shirt *Price varies by size/sleeve length $20.00-24.00

Suspension and Steering Tool List

Ball Joint Fork

Brass hammer

Grease Pencil

Tape Measure

Thread restoring file

Tie Rod End Fork

Valve core tool

Wheel lug nut flip socket metric

Wheel lug nut flip socket SAE

Automotive Uniform Shirt

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

On-Campus Protocols

• Wash and sanitize your hands prior to entering a classroom, office, or facility. Hand sanitizing stations, disinfecting wipes, soap, and water are readily available.
• Continue to practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds.
• Practice social distancing with all individuals by maintaining at least six feet of separation.
• Follow floor stickers that are placed throughout the campus to help guide social distancing in high traffic areas.
• A maximum of two people at a time will be allowed in elevators.
• Facial coverings/masks must remain on at all times. A facial covering may only be removed as allowed by the course safety plan (i.e., when alone in private spaces such as an individual office).
• For the safety of all who are on-campus, water fountains will be turned off, vending machines will have limited services, all food services will be suspended, and common area furniture will be removed. Please plan accordingly.

Classroom Protocols

• Schedules are staggered and courses have been divided into smaller sections to minimize contact with individuals.
• Seating for standard classrooms is limited to nine students and one instructor unless the classroom is deemed large enough to handle more by the Safety & Operations Office.
• Faculty will assign seats to students to keep them at a safe distance from one another. It's imperative that students follow seat assignments in order to track any contamination or the possible spread of COVID-19.
• Plexi guards are installed on faculty desks if there is not at least nine-feet between the desk and the first row of students. 
• Once inside the classroom, facial coverings must continue to be worn.
• ACC encourages students to wipe down their desks before class begins. Supplies will be provided in each classroom.

Deep Cleaning Protocols

• ACC's Campus Operations Quality Control staff will regularly and frequently disinfect any and all high touch surfaces such as door knobs, tables, chairs, and restrooms.
• Staff will disinfect classrooms as soon as classes are over.
• Students and employees will be reminded to disinfect personal electronics on a regular basis.
• Hand sanitizer will be available in or near every classroom.
• Sufficient disinfecting supplies are available to maintain hygienic standards throughout the day.
• These disinfectant procedures will occur after each class and at the end of every day.

COLLEGE POLICIES

Campus Operations

To limit the spread of COVID-19, ACC campuses remain closed to all but faculty, essential staff, and students who are enrolled in certain Career and Technical Education courses.   Face-to-face classes and services are limited.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or a continuing illness outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223-7999.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at:  http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

All testing is currently online.  While campuses are closed, exams for courses will be online tests that students can take from home.  For more information about online testing at ACC, visit the Online Testing resource page: https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/acconline/testing.

Student Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities who need academic or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS).   SAS offices are located at each major campus.  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Accommodations will not be provided retroactively.  Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can only be made after he or she receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

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Library Services

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Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/. HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24 hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24 hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

A note about the textbook:

You can buy, rent, or check out any version of the above-mentioned textbook, digitally or the paper version. Sometimes the ACC Library has copies you can check out for free.

A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer

1.  Today's Technician: Automotive Suspension & Steering Classroom Manual and Shop Manual7th Edition by Mark Schnubel
2. Manufacturer’s service manuals.
3. Selected films and charts from various sources.
4. Automotive books found in the bookstore or online.
5. PowerPoint presentations.
6. ONLINE:  http://www2.austincc.edu/autotech/  &  www.austincc.edu    
7. Library resources:
8. Blackboard https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
9. E- Version available On line @ Cengage.Com

COURSE OUTLINE:

     1.   ORIENTATION

          A.   Introduction to shop safety

          B.   Proper use of hand tools and equipment safety

          C.   Personal Safety

     2.   STEERING COLUMN AND LINKAGE FUNDAMENTALS

          A.   Principles of conventional column and tilt-column systems

          B.   Collapsible steering column

          C.   Conventional steering linkage mechanism

          D.   Rack and pinion steering linkage mechanism

     3.   MANUAL AND POWER STEERING THEORY

          A.   Manual steering

          B.   Power steering

          C.   Power steering pump operation

          D.   Rack and pinion steering diagnosis and service

          E.   Recirculating ball steering diagnosis and service

     4.   THEORY OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM

          A.   Function of the suspension system.

          B.   Independent and nonindependent suspension

          C.   Types of suspension springs

          D.   Conventional shock absorbers and MacPherson struts

          E.   Long-short arm suspension

          F.   MacPherson strut suspension

5.   SUSPENSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR:

          A.   Diagnosis problems relating to a suspension system

          B.   R&R conventional shocks and MacPherson struts

          C.   R&R ball joints

          D.   R&R Suspension bushings

          E.   Curb Riding height level control systems

          F.   R&R Suspension springs

     6.   Wheel Alignment Fundamentals

          A.   Principles of wheel alignment

          B.   Theory six fundamentals angles

          C.   Diagnosis Vehicle Tracking

          D.   Four wheel alignment         

AUMT 1416  AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION & STEERING (4-3-3)

Theory and operation of automotive steering and suspension systems including tire and wheel problem diagnosis, component repair, and alignment using computerized 2 and 4-wheel alignment equipment. This course will prepare students for ASE testing. Laboratory fee.

Instructional Methodology:  Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks

Course Rational: Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, 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 vehicle subsystems; demonstrate the use of service publications; identify various automotive fasteners used in industry; and perform automotive maintenance.

Common Course Objectives(student learning outcome): Common Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE. By the end of this course you, the student, should have a basic knowledge of the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance. Emphasis is on Automobile construction, major components, basic systems , maintenance, and repair.To prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.

AUMT 1416 AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION & STEERING (4-3-3)

Theory and operation of automotive steering and suspension systems including tire and wheel problem diagnosis, component repair, and alignment using computerized 2 and 4-wheel alignment equipment. This course will prepare students for ASE testing. Laboratory fee.

Instructional Methodology:  Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks

Course Rational: Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, 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 vehicle subsystems; demonstrate the use of service publications; identify various automotive fasteners used in industry; and perform automotive maintenance.

Common Course Objectives(student learning outcome): To prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.