Syllabus

Course Name: AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology

Section: AUMT 1405

Class Hours Mon/Tue 4:30-10pm

Instructor Name: Adrian Lomas

Office Hours: Mon 12:30-1:30 by appointment 

Office Location: Rvs 4217

Cell: 361-232-9228

Email: daniel.lomas@austincc.edu 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Credit Hours: 4

Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2

Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 3 

COURSE RATIONALE

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. 

PREREQUISITES

None 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

To introduce students to the automotive industry and prepare them for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE: EXAMPLE: Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach 7th edition – Today’s Technician Series, Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson. The Cengage MindTap companion curriculum is required for this course.

Austin CC Automotive Textbook Ordering Options

FIRST DAY ACCESS This course (your course registration) includes a fee to cover the costs of required digital materials and/or an electronic textbook, provided at a discounted rate from the ACC Bookstore. IMPORTANT! The digital materials fee will be added to your tuition and fees when you register. You may choose to opt out of this fee and receive a refund if you wish to purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the official reporting date, June 5 2024, for a full refund. For more information see austincc.edu/firstday.  

 FIRST DAY Access– The textbook will be provided online within Blackboard, simply click on the Cengage MindTap link in our Blackboard course to be taken directly to the textbook for this course. The cost of the textbook is covered by the student’s tuition.

If you have questions, concerns or problems with your textbook, please contact the Cengage Publishing Company textbook representative, Shiloh LaBoy @ shiloh.laboy@cengage.com.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

Lecture / Lab

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

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

GRADING SYSTEM

Weekly Chapter Quiz………………………10%

Class Test average....................................10%

Attendance and Punctually .......................15%

Final Test Grade........................................35%

Daily Grade…..………..........………………25%

Notebook ...................................................5%

A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade.

Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If a student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded.

Weekly Quizzes: There will be a total of 10 quizzes which will be completed on Blackboard. The quizzes will be available for 1 week each. The Quizzes averaged together will constitute 10% of the Total grade.

Daily Grade: there will also be a grade given for shop participation during the class day. The daily grade will constitute 25% of the Total grade. This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the class and in the shop as well as homework assignments. You will also be required to have a uniform shirt and safety glasses.

Attendance and Punctuality; 15% of your total grade will be earned for you showing up and being on time. Class starts at 1:35 PM and goes thru 4:15pm. If you arrive late or leave before dismissed it will affect the grade as follows: 2% each occurrence for late arrival or early dismissal. 5% each day absent with a limit of 2 without being withdrawn from class. If you leave early without letting me know, it will affect your grade by 5%.

Class Test; there will be four in class test, with the last one being your post class test. The average of all four test will be 10% of your total grade.                                                                            

Final: There is no mid-term test but there will be a final. This final is mandatory and will be comprehensive and make up 35% of the total grade so it is very important. A score of 70% or better on the Final exam is mandatory in order to pass the class. 

You can earn a bonus 5 points added to the final test grade by turning in a 500 word essay about Alternative fuels, must have cited page.

Notebook: 5% of the Total grade given will be for a well-kept, organized and complete notebook.

            The notebook will be constructed as follows:

Cover Sheet (name, course name and number, section number).

Syllabus

All Handouts

Safety Certificates

Ford Training Certificates

Ford Safety certificates are due by the 3rd week of class. Students will not participate in shop activities without certificates.

COLLEGE POLICIES

These policies can be viewed through the link in Blackboard.

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement.

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/.

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:

Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

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)

I__________________________ certify that I received my syllabus on _________________(date)

Syllabus
Course Name: AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
 
Section: AUMT 1405
 
Class Hours Mon/Tue 4:30-10pm
 
Instructor Name: Adrian Lomas
 
Office Hours: Mon 12:30-1:30 by appointment 
Office Location: Rvs 4217
Cell: 361-232-9228
Email: daniel.lomas@austincc.edu 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credit Hours: 4
Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2
Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 3 
COURSE RATIONALE
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. 
PREREQUISITES
None 
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
To introduce students to the automotive industry and prepare them for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.
REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE
TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE: EXAMPLE: Automotive Technology:  A Systems Approach 7th edition – Today’s Technician Series, Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson. The Cengage MindTap companion curriculum is required for this course.
Austin CC Automotive Textbook Ordering Options
FIRST DAY ACCESS This course (your course registration) includes a fee to cover the costs of required digital materials and/or an electronic textbook, provided at a discounted rate from the ACC Bookstore. IMPORTANT! The digital materials fee will be added to your tuition and fees when you register. You may choose to opt out of this fee and receive a refund if you wish to purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the official reporting date, June 5 2024, for a full refund. For more information see austincc.edu/firstday.  
 FIRST DAY Access– The textbook will be provided online within Blackboard, simply click on the Cengage MindTap link in our Blackboard course to be taken directly to the textbook for this course. The cost of the textbook is covered by the student’s tuition.
If you have questions, concerns or problems with your textbook, please contact the Cengage Publishing Company textbook representative, Shiloh LaBoy @ shiloh.laboy@cengage.com.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
 
Lecture / Lab
 
Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
GRADING SYSTEM
Weekly Chapter Quiz………………………10%
Class Test average....................................10%
Attendance and Punctually .......................15%
Final Test Grade........................................35%
Daily Grade…..………..........………………25%
Notebook ...................................................5%
  
A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the  overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade.
Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If a student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded.
Weekly Quizzes: There will be a total of 10 quizzes which will be completed on Blackboard. The quizzes will be available for 1 week each.  The Quizzes averaged together will constitute 10% of the Total grade.
Daily Grade:  there will also be a grade given for shop participation during the class day. The daily grade will constitute 25% of the Total grade. This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the class and in the shop as well as homework assignments. You will also be required to have a uniform shirt and safety glasses.
Attendance and Punctuality; 15% of your total grade will be earned for you showing up and being on time. Class starts at 1:35 PM and goes thru 4:15pm. If you arrive late or leave before dismissed it will affect the grade as follows:  2% each occurrence for late arrival or early dismissal. 5% each day absent with a limit of 2 without being withdrawn from class.  If you leave early without letting me know, it will affect your grade by 5%.
Class Test; there will be four in class test, with the last one being your post class test. The average of all four test will be 10% of your total grade.                                                                            
  
Final:  There is no mid-term test but there will be a final. This final is mandatory and will be comprehensive and make up 35% of the total grade so it is very important. A score of 70% or better on the Final exam is mandatory in order to pass the class. 
  
You can earn a bonus 5 points added to the final test grade by turning in a 500 word essay about Alternative fuels, must have cited page.
 
Notebook:  5% of the Total grade given will be for a well-kept, organized and complete notebook.
            The notebook will be constructed as follows:
Cover Sheet (name, course name and number, section number).
Syllabus
All Handouts
Safety Certificates
Ford Training Certificates
 
Ford Safety certificates are due by the 3rd week of class. Students will not participate in shop activities without certificates.
 
COLLEGE POLICIES
These policies can be viewed through the link in Blackboard.
COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR
Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement.
  
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/.
 
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:
  
Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  
A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care
The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 
https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   
 
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)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I__________________________ certify that I received my syllabus on _________________(date)

Syllabus
Course Name: AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
 
Section: AUMT 1405
 
Class Hours Mon/Tue 4:30-10pm
 
Instructor Name: Adrian Lomas
 
Office Hours: Mon 12:30-1:30 by appointment 
Office Location: Rvs 4217
Cell: 361-232-9228
Email: daniel.lomas@austincc.edu 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credit Hours: 4
Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2
Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 3 
COURSE RATIONALE
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. 
PREREQUISITES
None 
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
To introduce students to the automotive industry and prepare them for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.
REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE
TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE: EXAMPLE: Automotive Technology:  A Systems Approach 7th edition – Today’s Technician Series, Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson. The Cengage MindTap companion curriculum is required for this course.
Austin CC Automotive Textbook Ordering Options
FIRST DAY ACCESS This course (your course registration) includes a fee to cover the costs of required digital materials and/or an electronic textbook, provided at a discounted rate from the ACC Bookstore. IMPORTANT! The digital materials fee will be added to your tuition and fees when you register. You may choose to opt out of this fee and receive a refund if you wish to purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the official reporting date, June 5 2024, for a full refund. For more information see austincc.edu/firstday.  
 FIRST DAY Access– The textbook will be provided online within Blackboard, simply click on the Cengage MindTap link in our Blackboard course to be taken directly to the textbook for this course. The cost of the textbook is covered by the student’s tuition.
If you have questions, concerns or problems with your textbook, please contact the Cengage Publishing Company textbook representative, Shiloh LaBoy @ shiloh.laboy@cengage.com.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
 
Lecture / Lab
 
Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
GRADING SYSTEM
Weekly Chapter Quiz………………………10%
Class Test average....................................10%
Attendance and Punctually .......................15%
Final Test Grade........................................35%
Daily Grade…..………..........………………25%
Notebook ...................................................5%
  
A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the  overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade.
Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If a student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded.
Weekly Quizzes: There will be a total of 10 quizzes which will be completed on Blackboard. The quizzes will be available for 1 week each.  The Quizzes averaged together will constitute 10% of the Total grade.
Daily Grade:  there will also be a grade given for shop participation during the class day. The daily grade will constitute 25% of the Total grade. This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the class and in the shop as well as homework assignments. You will also be required to have a uniform shirt and safety glasses.
Attendance and Punctuality; 15% of your total grade will be earned for you showing up and being on time. Class starts at 1:35 PM and goes thru 4:15pm. If you arrive late or leave before dismissed it will affect the grade as follows:  2% each occurrence for late arrival or early dismissal. 5% each day absent with a limit of 2 without being withdrawn from class.  If you leave early without letting me know, it will affect your grade by 5%.
Class Test; there will be four in class test, with the last one being your post class test. The average of all four test will be 10% of your total grade.                                                                            
  
Final:  There is no mid-term test but there will be a final. This final is mandatory and will be comprehensive and make up 35% of the total grade so it is very important. A score of 70% or better on the Final exam is mandatory in order to pass the class. 
  
You can earn a bonus 5 points added to the final test grade by turning in a 500 word essay about Alternative fuels, must have cited page.
 
Notebook:  5% of the Total grade given will be for a well-kept, organized and complete notebook.
            The notebook will be constructed as follows:
Cover Sheet (name, course name and number, section number).
Syllabus
All Handouts
Safety Certificates
Ford Training Certificates
 
Ford Safety certificates are due by the 3rd week of class. Students will not participate in shop activities without certificates.
 
COLLEGE POLICIES
These policies can be viewed through the link in Blackboard.
COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR
Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement.
  
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/.
 
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:
  
Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  
A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care
The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 
https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   
 
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)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I__________________________ certify that I received my syllabus on _________________(date)

Syllabus
Course Name: AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
 
Section: AUMT 1405
 
Class Hours Mon/Tue 4:30-10pm
 
Instructor Name: Adrian Lomas
 
Office Hours: Mon 12:30-1:30 by appointment 
Office Location: Rvs 4217
Cell: 361-232-9228
Email: daniel.lomas@austincc.edu 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credit Hours: 4
Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2
Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 3 
COURSE RATIONALE
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. 
PREREQUISITES
None 
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
To introduce students to the automotive industry and prepare them for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.
REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE
TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE: EXAMPLE: Automotive Technology:  A Systems Approach 7th edition – Today’s Technician Series, Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson. The Cengage MindTap companion curriculum is required for this course.
Austin CC Automotive Textbook Ordering Options
FIRST DAY ACCESS This course (your course registration) includes a fee to cover the costs of required digital materials and/or an electronic textbook, provided at a discounted rate from the ACC Bookstore. IMPORTANT! The digital materials fee will be added to your tuition and fees when you register. You may choose to opt out of this fee and receive a refund if you wish to purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the official reporting date, June 5 2024, for a full refund. For more information see austincc.edu/firstday.  
 FIRST DAY Access– The textbook will be provided online within Blackboard, simply click on the Cengage MindTap link in our Blackboard course to be taken directly to the textbook for this course. The cost of the textbook is covered by the student’s tuition.
If you have questions, concerns or problems with your textbook, please contact the Cengage Publishing Company textbook representative, Shiloh LaBoy @ shiloh.laboy@cengage.com.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
 
Lecture / Lab
 
Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
 
GRADING SYSTEM
Weekly Chapter Quiz………………………10%
Class Test average....................................10%
Attendance and Punctually .......................15%
Final Test Grade........................................35%
Daily Grade…..………..........………………25%
Notebook ...................................................5%
  
A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the  overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade.
Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If a student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded.
Weekly Quizzes: There will be a total of 10 quizzes which will be completed on Blackboard. The quizzes will be available for 1 week each.  The Quizzes averaged together will constitute 10% of the Total grade.
Daily Grade:  there will also be a grade given for shop participation during the class day. The daily grade will constitute 25% of the Total grade. This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the class and in the shop as well as homework assignments. You will also be required to have a uniform shirt and safety glasses.
Attendance and Punctuality; 15% of your total grade will be earned for you showing up and being on time. Class starts at 1:35 PM and goes thru 4:15pm. If you arrive late or leave before dismissed it will affect the grade as follows:  2% each occurrence for late arrival or early dismissal. 5% each day absent with a limit of 2 without being withdrawn from class.  If you leave early without letting me know, it will affect your grade by 5%.
Class Test; there will be four in class test, with the last one being your post class test. The average of all four test will be 10% of your total grade.                                                                            
  
Final:  There is no mid-term test but there will be a final. This final is mandatory and will be comprehensive and make up 35% of the total grade so it is very important. A score of 70% or better on the Final exam is mandatory in order to pass the class. 
  
You can earn a bonus 5 points added to the final test grade by turning in a 500 word essay about Alternative fuels, must have cited page.
 
Notebook:  5% of the Total grade given will be for a well-kept, organized and complete notebook.
            The notebook will be constructed as follows:
Cover Sheet (name, course name and number, section number).
Syllabus
All Handouts
Safety Certificates
Ford Training Certificates
 
Ford Safety certificates are due by the 3rd week of class. Students will not participate in shop activities without certificates.
 
COLLEGE POLICIES
These policies can be viewed through the link in Blackboard.
COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR
Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement.
  
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/.
 
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:
  
Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  
A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care
The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 
https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   
 
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)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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