AUMT-1410 Automotive Brake Systems

Michael Hall

Credit Fall 2024

Section(s)

AUMT-1410-003 (89063)
LEC Tu 7:50am - 10:25am RRC RRC5 5119.00

LAB Tu 10:25am - 1:00pm RRC RRC5 5119.00

Course Requirements

COURSE SYLLABUS

AUMT 1410

Automotive Brake Systems

Instructor: Michael Hall

Mobile/Txt: 830 - 798 - 5648

Email: Michael.Hall@AustinCC.edu

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Location: RRC 5135.08 Tues: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Conferences May be arranged via Mobile/Txt

Class Times: Tues. 7:50am - 1:00pm

Loc./Classroom: RRC 5119

Section: 003

Synonym: 89063

Classes Start: August 26, 2024

Classes End: December 15, 2024

Introduction & Student Experience Level and Student Goals Discussion

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LOG INTO YOUR OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL AND THEN GO TO BLACKBOARD

+ + > TAKE Pre-Test Knowledge Assessment

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This Syllabus is a Binding Contract between Each Student (You) and the Instructor (Me).

The Purpose of this Syllabus is to establish this course’s rules, requirements and responsibilities for each student and the instructor so that we can maintain an orderly class and lab as well as create a learning environment that is as close to optimal as is possible for you.

As the instructor my intent, my course designs and my teaching techniques are based on years of experience, years of research and a desire to produce the best learning opportunity I can for you using the resources available to me. This is NOT a high school level course, it is a college level course and therefore your work load will be at a college level. Anything worth doing requires appropriate effort, therefore if you put in the appropriate amount of effort, you will get the desired outcome. No Matter how hard things get, if you will persevere and NEVER give up, you will reach you Goal.

>>> You are REQUIRED to read this entire syllabus and adhere to all aspects of it. <<<

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Grades:

Your Overall Course Grade as Well as ALL other Official Grades for the Class are NOT FOUND in Blackboard, they are Kept in the Instructors Official Grading Matrix which is NOT Available Online during the course.

You will have your assignment & pop quiz grades once completed, if you did them properly, and you have the grading formula in this syllabus to figure out most of your grade but if you want to know other grades and/or your overall course percentage grade at any given time, just ask the instructor and I will let you know as soon as I can, which usually means about 5-15 minutes after class is over. I usually have the grades updated by the beginning of each class.

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Student Advising: If you need assistance selecting which classes to take next semester, help with current class issues and/or assistance in managing your finances or life management skills; I will be glad to setup a time to meet with you and help you with any of these items.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Credit Hours: 4 Classroom Contact Hours per Week: 2.5 Laboratory Contact Hours per Week: 2.5

Description: Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis on safe use of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory, concepts related to design, diagnosis and repair of power assist systems, manual, anti-lock brake systems, scan tool diagnostics, and parking brakes. Prepares students for ASE certification tests.

* Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.

PREREQUISITES:

AUMT 1405: INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

AUMT 1407: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
ALL STUDENTS AGREE TO ADHERE TO ALL ACC COVID-19 POLICIES.
ALL STUDENTS AGREE TO USE THEIR ASSIGNED, OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE INSTRUCTOR.
ALL STUDENTS AGREE TO MONITOR THEIR ASSIGNED, OFFICAL ACC EMAIL ACCOUNT DAILY DURING THE COURSE, INCLUDING BREAKS, HOLIDAYS, ETC.
AGREEMENT THAT THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO SEEK OUT AND OBTAIN ANY INFORMATION THEY MISSED DUE TO BEING LATE, LEAVING EARLY, BEING ABSENT OR IN ANY OTHER WAY MISSED ANY CLASS TIME.

Agreement with and Adherence to ALL Terms, Rules and Conditions of this Syllabus
Agreement that Ignorance of the Rules &/or of Any Part of this Syllabus is NOT an Excuse for Not Following the Syllabus/Rules.
Each Student is Responsible for Understanding & Following the Intent of Every Rule in this Syllabus.

Agreement that by Remaining in this class after the first meeting/class, all attending students agree to the terms of this syllabus Whether They have signed and turned in the contract signature page of this Syllabus or Not!

Student Agrees that knowing and abiding by all rules of ACC & This Course is Solely the Students Responsibility.
Agreement that any Typos in or Misinterpreted Items/Portions of this Syllabus Does NOT Negate the Rule(s).

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIAL/SOFTWARE:

Automotive Brake Systems

7th Edition by Ken Pickeril

Classroom Manual & Shop Manual

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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:

Students Must Check Their OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL DAILY during the entire semester. You are responsible for all information, requirements, changes, updates and any changed due dates that you get via ACC Email.

The Assignments, Instructions, Time Frames, Requirements, Etc. shown below and above may change at

the discretion of the Instructor at any time during the course if necessitated by unforeseen forces.

It is the responsibility of the student to seek out the instructor and ask for any and all changes that may

have occurred or were stated in a class if the student was late, left early, took a break on their own, was

absent or for any other reason missed part or all of a class or lab.

Issues such as a pandemic, an emergency situation, campus closure, or any other issue that disrupts class

and/or lab may require classes to change location, format, attendance requirements and/or collection

style, content, style, submission processes, assignments, exams, quizzes, homework, labs, etc. as well as the related processes to all of those items and ALL students are required to follow the instructions of the instructor

in these circumstances just like with any and all other aspects of the course. We will adapt as necessary

and overcome the obstacles based on the adjustments implemented by the instructor.

Use a Sharpie Marker to Check Off Each Homework Assignment Box AS YOU FINISH IT.

IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED OR THERE IS AN UNSCHEDULED DISRUPTION IN CLASSES DUE TO WEATHER, POWER OUTAGES OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON, THE HOMEWORK THAT WAS DUE FOR THAT CLASS IS STILL DUE AT THE ORIGINAL DAY AND TIME. ANY VARIANCE FROM THIS POLICY IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

Showing up to class without a writing utensil (pen or pencil) will result in up to 100 points off your daily class and daily lab grade. You must be able to write notes, write down lab information, take tests, etc.

Holidays are accounted for in my syllabus and there are no homework assignments due on holidays.

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Class/Lab 1: ORIENTATION/WORK SAFETY/OTHER REQUIRED AND NEEDED INFORMATION REQUIRED Safety Certificates: You must have all required Safety Certificates done and the certificates presented to the instructor before the beginning of lab on the 3rd class meeting. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN TO LAB ON THE 3rd OR ANY SUBSEQUENT LAB TIME UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL CERTIFICATES DONE and shown to the instructor on paper. If you are not allowed to go to Lab then you will receive a Zero (0) for that Lab. If you already have all Safety Certificates Safety Test Certificates Printed Out, Present them to the instructor at the start of the 2nd Class.

If you have done the work and earned the certificate but did NOT print ALL of them out and put them in your folder to present to the instructor by the time they are due, they you do NOT get the points for that work or certificate(s).

The Required Safety Certificates Listed Below Add up equally to your first Pop Quiz Grade, if they are not turned in/shown to the instructor by the time they are DUE or before they are Due and on paper as directed, NOT ELECTRONICALLY, then for each missing certificate an equal percentage of that pop quiz grade will be deducted from the total possible points for that quiz. Any variances are at the discretion of the instructor.

It is Your Responsibility to setup your account for your Safety Certificates

Go to https://college.fordservicetraining.com/signin

Create an Account Using Student Registration Code: 2024COLL-Student537

Search for F101002003 & F41410120302

The REQUIRED Safety Certificates are:

1) F10100200301 Course Introduction
2) F10100200302 Introduction to Shop Safety
3) F10100200303 Personal Safety
4) F10100200304 Hazardous Materials and Fire Safety
5) F10100200305 Tool, Equipment and Vehicle Safety
6) F10100200306 Lifting a Vehicle
7) F41410120302 High Voltage Safety

Safety Certificates Homework:

1. All of the Safety Certificates Add Up to the First Pop Quiz Grade at an Equal Percentage

2. Each Certificate Not Turned in On Time Will Result in Having Those Points Taken Off Your First Pop Quiz Grade

3. You MUST Turn in ALL of the Requires Safety Certificates On Time & On Paper OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO TO LAB THAT DAY OR ANY FOLLOWING DAYS UNTIL ALL CERTIFICATES ARE PRINTED AND PRESENTED TO THE INSTRUCTOR!!!

You will receive a “0” for your Lab grade for each day you miss lab due to not having ALL Safety Certificates finished, printed, and presented to the instructor and properly filed in your notebook.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking: for all completed shop projects, vehicle repair orders, work orders, job sheets, lab sheets, work sheets, etc., each student is required to log into the correct Google Sheet located at the link given below and document the ASEEF/NATEF tasks that were completed. ASEEF/NATEF Tracking counts as part of your overall grade for this course.

You MUST be logged in with your ACC eID for you to get credit!!! {Links are in Blackboard}

G1 Introduction to Automotive Technology

A1 Engine Repair

A2 Automatic Transmission

A3 Manual Drivetrain

A4 Suspension and Steering

A5 Brakes

A6 Electrical Systems

A7 Heating & Air Conditioning

A8 Engine Performance

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HOMEWORK VIDEO SUBMISSION Requirements:

> The Purpose of the Homework Videos is to Help You Understand the Concepts Being Taught

Do NOT EVER forward video homework emails. If you must resend a homework email, fix the problem(s) and put the Correct Information into a NEW email and send it as a NEW email.

If you send a video homework and realize it has a problem before the due time, then fix the issue(s) and put the Correct Information into a NEW email and send that email before the Due Time.

Do the Video Homework First and then Use “Schedule Send” using the Arrow on the Send Button.

All Homework VIDEO Emails MUST have IN THIS ORDER: the Students First & Last Name, the Course Short Name and Number & the Subject Focus EXACTLY AS GIVEN IN THE SYLLABUS shown in the SUBJECT Line to be counted for a Grade higher than ZERO “0”.

If ANY Subject Line items are missing, incorrect, wrong or in the wrong Order the Student will get a Zero (0) for that Grade!!! THE Subject Focus MUST BE EXACTLY AS GIVEN IN THE SYLLABUS!

Copy EXACTLY AS PRINTED from the syllabus under

“Homework Due Next Class”

the EXACT Description of the type(s) of videos that you are to find

put that EXACT WORDING in the subject line

after your name and the course information.

* NO ADDITIONAL TEXT OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED IN A HOMEWORK VIDEO EMAIL!

* If a student does not send the email ONLY during the day before class begins {NOT EARLIER or Late}, the

student will get a Zero (0) for that Grade!!!

ALL HOMEWORK VIDEO EMAILS MUST BE SENT to the Instructor FROM YOUR OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL ADDRESS the Day before the Class/Lab IN WHICH THEY ARE DUE & ONLY that Day!!!

The Homework Email must be sent between 12:01am & 11:59pm the Day Before the class that they are Due In. You MUST use your ACC email. You can schedule a send for the correct time so that you can do the video homework at any time and still turn it in correctly.

Homework VIDEO Emails will NOT be accepted the day of the class/lab (12:01am or Later on Class Day)!!!

Sending in the wrong video(s) will result in a Zero (0) for that Grade!!!

* Sending videos in the wrong email format or sending wrong videos will result in a Zero (0) for that Grade!!!

* Variances from getting a Zero (0) or Reduced Grade for a homework video submission are granted at the discretion of the instructor.

All Videos MUST be contained in 1 Email & be Properly Labeled & in the PROPER FORMAT.

See HOMEWORK VIDEO EMAIL SUBMISSION FORMAT & REQUIREMENTS example page below.

Be Prepared to Answer Questions about Your Videos!!!

Students who are unable to explain what they learned from their submitted video(s) and/or are unable to answer basic questions about the subject matter presented in their submitted video(s) will receive a zero (0) for their Homework Video Email Grade per occurrence.

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ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking – Use the link in Blackboard and Login and Verify the Link works for you

& then fill it out after each lab time is completed each time it is shown in the Class/Lab Schedule below.

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Homework Due Next Class: Get Your Folder Set Up & Make 5 copies of the folder grading sheet

Contained in this Syllabus and put them as the VERY LAST pages of your folder.

There must be NOTHING behind theses Folder Grading sheets in your folder. Failure to do this Correctly will result in a lowered or “0” folder grade per occurrence, at the discretion of the instructor.

Homework Due Next Class: Print or Make 7 Copies of the Vehicle Repair Order and put them in the proper section of your folder.

Homework Due Next Class: Print ALL Lab Skills Sheets from Blackboard and Put in Your Folder in the Vehicle Repair Orders Section

Homework Due Next Class: Fill out Shop Access paperwork in Tool Room on YOUR vehicle & get

Placard/Paper to bring it into the shop. We will not use class or lab

time to do shop entry vehicle paperwork that can and should be done outside of class/lab. In order to bring a vehicle into the shop, all paperwork must be done before the class starts or I will NOT approve it under most circumstances.

* I prefer for you to work on a vehicle you are familiar with but if you do not have a vehicle then try to find a vehicle to work on and do the paperwork on it. You can use a relative’s vehicle or roommate’s or friend’s vehicle as long as it meets the requirements for Shop Access. If none of those are an option then you can use the available ACC Shop Vehicles to work on but they are less than adequate in many cases due to improper repair procedures as well as other things that have been allowed.

Homework Due Next Class: Get Your Safety Glasses, Uniform Shirt & Tools!

* These are REQUIREMENTS and not wearing an approved uniform shirt and safety glasses and/or not having your tools WILL cause you to have up to 100 points deducted off your daily class and lab grades at the instructor’s discretion. You Can Not Fix Vehicles Without Tools! If you are CURRENTLY working in an Active, Operating, Open to the Public Automotive Shop then you can wear their official uniform Shirt for Repair Technicians in class and lab instead of the Official ACC Automotive Uniform Shirt.

The Official ACC Automotive Uniform Shirt can only be purchased on line. Go to https://sites.austincc.edu/autotech and at the bottom of the page and find “Marketplace: Pay for a Shirt”. Click that link and finish the process and pay for one or more Official ACC Automotive Uniform Shirts. Print the Receipt and take it to the Automotive Tool Room and show it to them and they will provide you with the shirt(s).

PAY ATTENTION TO THIS:

Homework Assignments Done in Blackboard and any other homework handouts, papers, answer sheets, etc. MUST be Printed and Put into Your Folder in the Appropriate Section BEFORE you get to class on the Day that Homework is Due. Failure to have ALL homework Printed and put in your folder properly will cause your folder grade to be reduced significantly per occurrence.

If you would like to reduce the amount of paper you will have in your folder, it is acceptable to Print your Blackboard Homework on Both Sides of Each Piece of Paper and Reduce the Size to as small as 50% of the Original Size.

YOU CANNOT PRINT IT SMALLER THAN 50% OF THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO READABILITY ISSUES. Failure to follow this rule will cause your folder grade to be reduced the first time it occurs and reduced exponentially per occurrence thereafter. You will Loose Twice the Points Progressively for Each Error Not Fixed on Your Folder.

>>> FOLLOW THIS SYLLABUS FOR YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS !!! <<<

>>> SOME HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS MAY NOT BE IN BLACKBOARD !!! <<<

Homework Due Next Class: Safety Certificates

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 1 & Ch 2 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How a Master Cylinder Works, How a Brake Vacuum Power Booster Works & How a Disc Brake Caliper Works to the Instructor the Day before the next Class/Lab & ONLY that day.

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= = > Collect Syllabus Signature Sheets (Last Page)

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Lab Focus: As Time Allows, Discuss Lab Process & Start Work.

DO BEFORE CLASS #2 CHECK LIST

Check Off the Boxes as You Finish the Task

Fill Out and Turn in Syllabus Signature Page (Last Page)
Get Book(s): Class Manual & Shop Manual in Either Paper or Online/E-Book
Pay for Your ACC Uniform Shirt: Pay from the austincc.edu/autotech website
Take PRINTED Receipt to Tool Room and Get Your Uniform Shirt
Fill Out the Paperwork on Your Vehicle and Get a Placard when you Get your shirt
Do ALL Safety Certificate Courses
Print ALL Safety Certificates & Put in Your Folder
Do First Video Homework
Schedule a Send for the Correct time on the Video Homework
Read the Power Point Slides for the First Homework
Do First Blackboard Homework
Print your Blackboard Homework and Put in Your Folder
Assemble Folder with Tabbed Dividers for All Sections
Print 5 Folder Grade Sheets at Put at THE Very Back of Your Folder
Print all Blackboard Based Hand Outs and Put in the Hand Outs Section of your Folder
Print Any Other Sheets Required for This Class from Blackboard and Put in your Folder

Other Sheets: ___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

Print 7 Vehicle Repair Orders and Put in Your Folder
Get the Required Tools and Bring to Class
Get a Pair of Safety Glasses
Check Your Official ACC Email Daily for Any Course Updates from the Instructor

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END OF CLASS/LAB 1

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Class/Lab 2: Ch 1: Brake System Fundamentals & Ch 2: Principles and Theories of Operation – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

***** CERTIFY ATTENDANCE ******

Grade on Safety Certificates

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) General Brake System Overview and Operation & Discuss the Major Components

of a Modern Brake System

2) Discuss Bench and OCL Lathe Operations & Begin Turning Rotors

Homework Due Next Class: Safety Certificates

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 7 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How to Replace Disc Brake Pads, How to Clean and Lube Caliper Slide Pins & How to Replace a Brake Rotor to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 3: Ch 7: Disc Brakes – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Grade on Safety Certificates

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Measure Rotor Runout & Rotor Thickness

2) R & R Disc Brake Pads, Calipers & Rotors

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 3 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about The importance of Good Tires for Proper Braking, How Front Wheel Bearings Work & The Importance of the Suspension System for Good Vehicle Braking to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 4: Ch 3: Related Systems: Tires, Wheels, Bearings & Suspensions – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Inspect Tires, Wheel Bearings & Front-End Components

2) Discuss Wheel Bearing Replacement & Packing Wheel Bearings 3) Change a Tire on a Rim & Balance a Tire

Extra Credit: (10 Points Added to a Pop Quiz Grade) Sign Up to Take ASE Brakes Test – Print & Turn in Registration to the Extra Points
Extra Credit Due No Later than Class 8 – Student must turn in registration sheet to instructor

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 4 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How to Replace a Master Cylinder, How to Bleed Brakes & How to Flush Brake Fluid to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 5: Ch 4: Master Cylinders and Brake Fluid – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) R & R Master Cylinder as Available

2) Flush & Bleed Brake Fluid as Available

3) Turn Rotors Using an On Car Brake Lathe & Bench Lathes

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 5 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email Videos with 1 Each about How to Test Brake Switches, How to Test Brake Combination Valves & How Antilock Brake Systems Work to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 6: Ch 5: Hydraulic Lines, Valves and Switches – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) R & R Calipers & Wheel Cylinders as Available

2) Flush & Bleed Brake Fluid as Available

3) Turn Rotors Using an On Car Brake Lathe & Bench Lathes

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 6 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How to Replace a Vacuum Power Booster, How to Replace a Hydro Booster & How to Replace an ABS Hydraulic Module to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 7: Ch 6: Power Brake Systems – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) R & R Power Booster and/or Hydro Booster as Available

2) Measure Rotor Runout & Rotor Thickness

3) Live Work - R & R Rotors and Drums - Machining Rotors & Drums

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Class/Lab 8: LAB DAY - PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus:

1) SCAN ABS/EBCM AND EXPLAIN CODES

2) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTING

3) BLEEDING & FLUSHING BRAKES

4) ON-CAR LATHE PRACTICE

5) DISC PAD & DRUM SHOE REPLACEMENT

6) ROTOR & DRUM TURNING ON THE BENCH LATHES

Extra Credit Due: (10 Points Added to a Pop Quiz Grade) ASE Brakes Test – Print & Turn in Registration by the End of Class TODAY

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 10 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How Test an ABS Wheel Speed Sensor with a Digital Multimeter, How to Use a Scan Tool to See the Output Signal from a Wheel Speed Sensor & How to get a Back Probe Scope Trace on a Wheel Speed Sensor to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 9: Ch 10: Electrical Braking Systems – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Scan Brake System (EBCM/ABS) – Discuss Problem Diagnostics

2) Test Wheel Speed Sensors:

* DO EACH OF THESE TESTS ON THE SAME VEHICLES & SENSORS.

=> Research/Look Up How to Test Each one on That Vehicle.

A) Use Scan Tool to View the Wheel Speed Sensor Signal going to the Control System. Do on 2 Different Vehicles. Do At Least One Sensor per vehicle.

B) Disconnect a Wheel Speed Sensor and Use a Digital Multimeter (DMM) to Measure its Resistance &/or Voltage Output. Do on 2 Different Vehicles. Do At Least One Sensor per vehicle.

C) Get a Scope Trace by Back Probing a Wheel Speed Sensor & Turning the Wheel. Do on 2 Different Vehicles. Do At Least One Sensor per vehicle.

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 11 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How Regenerative Braking Works, How Active Braking Systems Operate & How Cruise Control Systems Operate to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 10: Ch 11: Advanced Braking Systems – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Look at Regenerative Braking System as Available

2) Scan Brake System (EBCM/ABS) – Discuss Problem Diagnostics

3) Test Wheel Speed Sensors: Pick a Vehicle and test it

No Homework Due for Next Class

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Class/Lab 11: Lab Day

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: Practice All Previously Learned Skills & Live Work As Available

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 8 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How Drum Brakes Work, How to Replace Duo-Servo Drum Brake Shoes & How to Replace Leading Trailing Brake Shoes to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 12: Ch 8: Drum Brakes – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Remove & Replacing Drum Brake Shoes

2) Measure Drum Diameter and Squareness

3) Machine Drums on Bench Lathes

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 9 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 2 Videos with 1 Each about How a Parking Brake Works & How to Adjust a Parking Brakes to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 13: Ch 9: Parking Brakes – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Inspect & Adjust Parking Brakes as Available

2) All Previously Covered Materials as Needed per Student

Homework Due Next Class: Print the ASE Practice Test from Blackboard

- Write the Answers on the test and bring the finished paper to Class for Grading

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

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Class/Lab 14: Grade ASE Practice Test from Shop Manual & Skills Practice – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: All Previously Covered Materials as Needed per Student

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

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Class/Lab 15: REVIEW

Student Concept Explanations

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Accept ASE Certification Test Documents for Possible Exemption from the Written & Blackboard portions of the Final Exam

Finish Any Lectures, Lab Work & Answer Student Questions

Review for Final Exam: Blackboard (Your Homework in Blackboard), Written (Your Pop Quizzes) & Hands-On (Labs we Have Done Throughout the Semester - See specific List Below if Provided)

Finish NATEF Task Tracking – Login and Fill Out for the Final Time

INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE FOR HANDS-ON PORTION OF THE FINAL EXAM

1) SCAN ABS / EBCM & EXPLAIN CODES

2) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTING

3) BLEEDING & FLUSHING BRAKES

4) ON-CAR LATHE PRACTICE

5) DISC PAD & DRUM SHOE REPLACEMENT

6) ROTOR & DRUM TURNING ON THE BENCH LATHES

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

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Class/Lab 16: FINAL EXAM

=> SAFETY GLASSES & Uniform Shirt CHECK

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

* If you are Late to Class on Final Exam Day then You Most Likely Won’t be Allowed to Take the Final Exam depending on the circumstance and your attendance history but if you are Allowed to Take the Final Exam, You will get 1 Point Off Your Overall Final Exam Grade Per Minute You are Late to the Final Exam Class Based On the Instructors Clock. Being allowed to take the final exam if late to class and the total points deducted up to 1 point per minute late are at the Instructors Discretion.

Final Exam Components:

- Blackboard – Link in Blackboard
- Written - Short Answer Hand Out
- Post Test – Link in Blackboard
- Hands-On – Done in Lab

* You Do Not need to Bring your Tools to the Final Exam unless specifically told to by the instructor but you can and in some courses like electrical class it is to your benefit to have and use your own DMM, etc.

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Tools Needed: You can see the full general list and the class specific tool lists at http://sites.austincc.edu/autotech/required-tools/

For My Classes, Each student must bring the following tools to every class/lab, Beginning with class/lab 2.

You MUST bring your tools to every class at the beginning, you are NOT allowed to go get your tools when lab starts.

Required Tools:

Safety Glasses
Automotive Uniform Shirt (Purchased at ACC Automotive Website & Picked Up at Tool Room)

Tool Bag or Tool Box to Carry this list of tools
3/8” Drive Ratchet
3/8” Drive Extensions at 2” & 4” Long
3/8” Drive Sockets: Sizes SAE 1/4” to 3/4” & Metric 7mm to 18mm (Deep or Shallow or Both)

* A premade tool kit that has a 3/8” drive rachet, extensions & most of the SAE & Metric sockets is also acceptable.

3/8” Drive Torx Bit Socket Set
3/8” Drive Allen Head Socket Set
Combination wrench sets: SAE 1/4” to 3/4" & Metric 7mm to 18mm
Adjustable wrenches: Small & Medium
Screwdrivers: Flat Pocket Screwdriver, Phillips #1, #2 & #3 sizes and Flat #1, #2 & #3 sizes
Channel Lock type Adjustable Pliers: Medium
Needle Nose Pliers: Medium
Slip joint Pliers (Regular 2 Position Pliers): Medium Size ~8”
Diagonal Cutting Pliers: Medium Size ~8”
Vise-Grip Pliers: Medium Size ~8”
Pry bar 12”-18” Long
Ball peen hammer: 12 to 18 oz.
Dead blow hammer: Small or Medium Size
O-ring pick: metal
Telescoping Magnet: Small and/or Medium
Flashlight
Mechanics Inspection Mirror with telescopic handle

Electrical Class Specific Required Tools:

DMM for 12 Volt DC Electrical/Electronic with Good Leads
Set of Jumper Wires: 4 or more at least 18 gauge but 16 or 14 gauge would be better
1 Good of Each: Wire Strippers, Terminal Crimpers, Wire Cutters & Needle Nose Pliers
12 Volt DC Test Light

Suggested Optional Tools:

These are NOT Required tools. They are helpful in many classes if you already have them or can afford them without going into debt but again they are not required.

Gasket Scraper: Small and/or Medium
Wire Brush: Small and/or Medium
Ziploc type Baggies for organizing & labeling small components removed from vehicles and assemblies
Sharpie Marker to Label the Baggies
Mechanic work gloves
Mechanic rubber gloves
Ratcheting wrenches
3/8” Drive Battery Powered (Cordless) Ratchet
3/8” Drive Battery Powered (Cordless) Impact Gun
1/2” Drive Battery Powered (Cordless) Impact Gun
1/4" Drive Ratchet, Extension & Socket Set (Small Kit)

I do NOT encourage students to go into debt to get tools or for anything else. You can purchase low price tools that

are of acceptable enough quality to start your school work and to use initially in your career at many places and then

replace them with better ones as they break or when you get into the field and have the money. If you are not able to

purchase all of these tools before class/lab 2, you must get with the instructor and work out a plan to get them as

quickly as possible. You must bring this list of tools to work on vehicles and you must have the proper tools to work

as an Automotive Technician so invest in yourself properly.

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LEARNING NEW THINGS & HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE PERFORM

Make a mental video of what you see & hear

- Build Pictures in Your Mind of What You are Trying to Learn

- Explain in Your Own Word What is Happening in Each Picture but Use Proper Technical Terminology

- Mentally Assemble Those Pictures with Descriptions into a Short Film Strip

- Properly Label the Film Strip and “Store It” in Your Mind so You Can Recall It

- Recall the Video Film Strip Once Per Week While Learning the Subject

- Once You Properly Understand the Material, Recall the Video Every 2-3 Weeks Until you Can Explain the Material from Memory

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How to Learn Technical Information in a Once per Week Class Setting

1) 5-7 Days before Class: Do the Video Homework First to Understand the Concepts Involved

> Once Completed then Schedule a Send for Video Homework

2) 5-7 Days before Class: Do a Picture Read Through of the Chapter to get a feel for the chapter material

3) 5-6 Days before Class: Read the Power Point (PPT) Presentation for that Chapter

4) 4-6 Days before Class: Read the Homework Questions to find out what you need to Key on as you read

5) 4-6 Days before Class: Read the Chapter and Answer the Homework Questions as you read

6) 4-6 Days before Class: Write down any questions you have about any concept or process you do not clearly understand or anything that is confusing to you

7) 3-4 Days before Class: Do any additional assigned homework or hand outs

8) 1 Day before Class: Review Homework Questions and Re-Read All Book, PPT Slides and Look at Videos Related to Each Question You Missed in Homework.

*** Explain What You Have Learned ***

9) Day of Class: Show up 15-30 minutes before the Lecture with your list of questions & ask them

10) Day of Class: Ask about homework questions you missed if you do not know why you missed it or if you are confused by the correct answer provided and write down the correct answers.

11) Day of Class & 3 to 4 More Times Throughout the Semester: *** Explain What You Have Learned ***

> Explain the Concepts, Processes and Important Material You Have Learned to the Instructor, Other

Students or Anyone Who Will Listen. Worst Case, Explain it to Yourself

12) Day of Class: Learn the Hands On Skills during the Lab Times and Practice as much as possible

13) Random: Pop Quiz on the Materials Learned

14) 3 to 4 More Times Throughout the Semester: Review Materials Learned & Explain it to Someone Else

15) Throughout the Semester: Practice the Hands On Skills Learning in Lab Times

16) Last Class: Final Exam on Major Concepts, Technical Processes and Important Information

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TECHNICAL LEARNING & INFORMATION RETENTION:

It has been proven through many psychological studies and experiments that the average human brain can only take 20 to 40 minutes of deep, technical learning before it becomes overloaded and needs a break.

As such, I, the instructor, will take a break from the deep, technical learning, and talk about other subjects in class when I feel that the class needs a break from the deep, technical instruction.

When warranted, needed or important for proper contextual understanding, I will expand on a student’s question or bring up things such as current events or long-standing situations that affect our lives and things that you need to understand to be successful in the workforce and in society.

These are not off topic subjects to randomly talk about but a short mental break that allows your brain to store and separate the technical information we are studying. This allows your brain to create separations between major technical subjects, and/or add context to those technical subjects, so that you can fully understand them and their impact on our society.

This is proven to help you retain more information in technical education. I do this to help you mentally separate technical subjects from one another and give you a more rounded understanding of the world you live in and the careers you will be working in.

You need to know more than just how to fix vehicles if you are to survive and thrive in a shop while fixing cars or managing people or any other meaningful job.

This practice is intentional and designed into my courses so that you become a more rounded person and understand the world around you better, and help you retain the information we cover better and this will help make you a better employee, employer, manager, and person.

Therefore, it is important that you understand the purpose of these deviations from strict, subject, focused teaching. IT IS TO HELP YOU ADD CONTEXT, BECOME A DEEPER THINKER AND BE MORE SUCCESSFUL AS AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAN AND IN LIFE.

Many people are not mature enough to understand how this works, but if they take the time to study it, they will understand its purpose and importance.

As such, this is not wasting time or wasting your educational dollars but it is actually enhancing your education and your chance of success in the workforce and in society.

A good example of this can be proven to yourself when you study for your courses; if you will study intently for 20 to 40 minutes and then take a short break and do something that you enjoy or that further is your understanding of how to be successful, and operate in our society, you will retain more information that you have studied and be able to become a more successful individual.

I do this, instead of taking lots of breaks, because students wander off or start doing other things that cause them to be late back to class, and then they interrupt the learning environment for everyone else after we have started back into deep, technical learning. Those types of interruptions cause many people to lose focus enough such that they do not retain the information they just began to learn. This is also why not being back in class or disrupting the class by being late at the beginning or after any break costs you points on your daily grade; You are disrupting other students as well as disrupting the instructor and that is hurting other peoples education, and we want to minimize that as much as possible.

A good course to take to understand this better is the course titled “Learning How to Learn” on Coursera.org.

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Your folder is also part of your class grade.

The Binder MUST have 3 Ring of 1-1/2 to 2” Diameter in Size. NOTHING LARGER OR SMALLER!!!

ALL Dividers MUST have Tabs

The Folder Grading Sheets MUST ALWAYS be Kept in the Proper Order 1-5

Your folder is 25% of your class grade and your class grade is 20% of your overall grade. Your folder must be organized and ready to be checked at the beginning of every class/lab. The folder will be randomly checked throughout the semester, you will not be given time to organize your folder when it is called for or picked up for a “folder check”. You Final Folder Grade is an average of all your folder check grades throughout the semester. Example: if you get a 20 the first time, then a 40 the next time, the and 80 the third time and a 100 the fourth and fifth times then your grade would be (20+40+60+80+100)/5 = 300/5 = 60, which is failing. Make your folder perfect the first time and then it is easy to maintain.

All Homework Assignments Done in Blackboard and any other homework handouts, papers, answer sheets, etc. MUST be Printed and Put into Your Folder in the Appropriate Section BEFORE you get to class on the Day that Homework is Due. Failure to have ALL homework Printed and put in your folder properly will cause your folder grade to be reduced significantly per occurrence.

If you would like to reduce the amount of paper you will have in your folder, it is acceptable to Print your Blackboard Homework on Both Sides of Each Piece of Paper and Reduce the Size to as small as 50% of the Original Size.

YOU CAN NOT PRINT IT SMALLER THAN 50% OF THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO READABILITY ISSUES. Failure to follow this rule will cause your folder grade to be reduced the first time it occurs and reduced exponentially per occurrence thereafter.

DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO PRINT YOUR HOMEWORK OR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING, CLASSROOM OR LAB BECAUSE THOSE PRINTERS HAVE LOTS OF PROBLEMS AND DO NOT WORK MUCH OF THE TIME AND YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE HOMEWORK PRINTED AND IN YOUR FOLDER BEFORE CLASS STARTS.

ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED, FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME, FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME AND 100 POINT OFF THE 4TH TIME.

All missing documents, sloppy and/or dirty/greasy documents, dirty/greasy portions of the folder or its content, any documents not part of this class and any out of place items will cause your folder grade to be lowered significantly with each problem or issue. YOUR FOLDER IS TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL IN ORDER TO GET A PASSING GRADE ON IT. IF YOUR FOLDER IS NOT NEAT, CLEAN, EASY TO TURN THE PAGES, EASY TO FLIP TO ANY PAGE IN IT OR IN ANY OTHER WAY IS NOT PROFESSIONAL IN ITS APPEARANCE, USEFULNESS AND OPERATION YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY PER ISSUE AND PER OCCURRENCE. ALL OF THE PAGES MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED IN THE 3 RINGS, ANY TEAR OUT OF PAGES, PAPERS, DIVIDERS, ETC. THAT CAUSE A PAGE TO BE LOOSE, HANG OUT THE EDGES OR COME OUT OF THE FOLDER WILL CAUSE YOUR GRADE TO BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY. IF DEEMED TO HAVE AN UNACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM BY THE INSTRUCTOR THEN YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE A ZERO (0).

Your folder will be graded based on Professionalism, neatness, completeness, having all documents in proper order, proper organization & overall presentation. Repeated and Uncorrected problems will count off progressively more points on your folder grade each time they occur.

Your folder documents MUST be in the following order with each of these sections and all pages being neatly clipped into the rings of a 3-ring binder and separated with the correct type of divider page: Cover Page ON the Front Cover of the Folder and as The First Page of the Folder, Divider, Syllabus, Divider, Safety Certificates, Divider, Homework, Divider, Pop Quizzes, Divider, Hand Outs, Divider, Vehicle Repair Orders & LAB Sheets, Divider, Notes & Other Relevant Course Information.

The cover pages must have the following information is this order: Your First & Last Name, Course Name, Semester & Year Course is Being Taken and Instructors Name. A divider with a tab that sticks out past the edge of the other pages must be in between each section of the folder. Your folder must be no more than 2” wide at the spine.

Students are to have ONLY this courses information in the folder, Unless the instructor gives the student a specific variance per occurrence. The folder must be ready at the beginning of every class and include all materials listed above in the notebook, in order and containing all materials the student has & should have by the beginning of each class. Documents handed out during a given class are not required to be properly placed in the folder until after that class is over but before the beginning of the next class.

All documents not correctly placed in the folder and properly secured in the rings of the binder will cause points to be taken off of your folder grade per occurrence and per document. Example, 3 loose pages in the folder or folder pockets will count against the folder grade per page and per occurrence.

Since the folder is an easy grade and simply requires a small amount of time organizing it each week, the points off for repeated issues in the folder will increase for the same item as the semester progresses. For example, not properly securing papers or not properly organizing the folder will cause an increase in the number points deducted from the student’s folder grad each time the folder is graded as the semester progresses. The same issue may count off 10 points near the beginning of the semester and count off 30+ points later in the semester.

ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING 100 POINTS OFF THE 4TH TIME.

The Folder Grading Sheet is near the end of this syllabus, the student must make 5 copies of that folder grading sheet and put them as the 5 LAST pages of your folder for this course.

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TOOL POLICY:

Failure to bring this minimum list of tools to EVERY Class & Lab Period beginning with class/lab 2 will result in the

student getting a zero (0) for a lab grade because you cannot repair vehicles if you do not have tools.

You are NOT allowed to borrow other Tech’s tools to make money in industry and so you are NOT allowed to borrow

other student’s tools in my classes to make grade points.

BORROWING TOOLS DOES NOT COUNT AS YOU HAVING YOUR TOOLS.

If there is a legitimate issue beyond your control that causes you to not have your tools one time, you MUST let the instructor know before student lab work starts or you may get a zero (0) for that lab, at the discretion of the instructor.

Anyone who does not bring their tools and borrows tools from another student will cause both students to get a zero (0) for that day’s lab grade.

Multiple occurrences of borrowing may result in the student borrowing tools and/or the student lending tools

being dropped from the course.

A variance from getting a grade of zero (0) or being dropped for violating the tool policies is at the discretion of

the instructor.

After the first day of class/lab, students must bring their tools to class/lab every day at the start of class. If you fail to bring your tools you cannot complete the shop tasks & up to 100 points may be deducted from your daily lab grade per occurrence. Students must bring all the tools listed on the tool list every day to class/lab.

- Borrowing of tools is discouraged & does NOT count as you bringing your tools!

- Each student MUST have his/her OWN tools available for shop work at the beginning of each & every class/lab period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged and may result in points off of all students’ grades involved in the loaning of tools. Specialty tools & tools not on the student tool list are available from the Tool Room or from the Instructor.

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COURSE, SYLLABUS & INSTRUCTOR PHILOSOPHY:

This Syllabus is a Binding Contract between Each Student (You) and the Instructor (Me).

The Purpose of this Syllabus is to establish this course’s rules, requirements and responsibilities for each student and the instructor so that we can maintain an orderly class and lab as well as create a learning environment that is as close to optimal as is possible for you.

As the instructor my intent, my course designs and my teaching techniques are based on years of experience, years of research and a desire to produce the best learning opportunity I can for you using the resources available to me.

My courses are a designed and developed system with proven results and are specifically designed to help you learn how to repair vehicles properly, repair vehicles efficiently, communicate technical information about vehicles correctly and prepare you for a real-world shop work environment as a starter level Automotive Technician.
In other words, my courses are designed and conducted as similar as possible to a properly functioning Automotive Repair Shop operates or should be operated and managed so that you can start getting used to the requirements and responsibilities you will have in a real-world shop.

I will help you any way I can as long as you are doing your part first. There are requirements YOU MUST MEET before I am able to help you and these requirements are explained in this syllabus, and anything not covered here will be explained to you during our conversation about any given situation once you ask me about it.

My desire if for you to be successful in life and I hope that is yours as well. I will help you ANY WAY I REASONABLY can, but I only communicate with and help people who help themselves and want to achieve better for their life, who act their age and who take responsibility for their actions, because to do otherwise is a negative in your life and I will not help you be “Less”.

I care about You and Your Education and We need more and BETTER Automotive Technicians and Technical Thinkers in our society. I want you to succeed but YOU MUST DO YOUR BEST FIRST before anyone can help you properly. As such, I have laid out the gist of this syllabus and my philosophy and teaching style on these first few pages so that we are on the same page and you can learn properly in this course.

The full information about all of these things is woven through this syllabus and you are REQUIRED to read the entire syllabus and follow all aspects of this syllabus. If you have any questions about any aspect of this syllabus or this course or my teaching techniques, PLEASE, ask me and we will have a discussion to help clarify any issues.

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I have developed a financial management and life planning system over the past couple of decades that works well is used properly and I will give you, my students, a copy of it once you bring me a thumb drive to put it on.
It is very helpful and has changed my life and it may be helpful to you. If you are interested, bring a thumb drive and ask me for a copy before or after class. Once you have read through it, I will be happy to setup a time to help you begin working through the system and then we can discuss various aspects of it as you have questions.

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You need to know that I do NOT accept Excuses or cater to the victim mentality, nor do I tolerate disruptive or distracting students; to do so would cause the learning environment and opportunity to be diminished for all involved and result in students being less prepared to be successful Automotive Technicians and Adults and I will ONLY help you Improve your life, not hinder it.

You CAN Overcome ANY Obstacle if You put Your Mind to It, Work Hard at Being Successful and NEVER GIVE UP!!!

It is important that you KNOW that I DO Hold you Accountable per this syllabus and enforce the rules of this syllabus in order to help you learn to become a better and Responsible Automotive Technician, Worker and Adult.

You should also have high expectations of me and all your instructors. If I or any other instructor is not teaching to the best of their abilities with the resources available, then you should discuss that with the instructor FIRST and if the issues are not resolved quickly then go to the department chair and the division dean and the dean of student services so that you can help everyone get the best education we can provide. Always be respectful and be sure you understand where the real issue is located so the problem can actually be fixed.

I will make any LEGITIMATE Accommodation needed to help you, if YOU Notify ME with enough time BEFORE that accommodation is needed that I can Reasonably apply the accommodation.

If You Need Assistance in Any Way or An Accommodation of Any Type Let Me, The Instructor, Know FIRST and Immediately and We Will Find A Solution but do NOT wait until the “Last Minute” to notify me, by then it is too late for me to help you.

If you are here to be a Serious Automotive Technician and Student, then you are in the right place.

If you are Not here for that purpose, then this course and my Teaching Style may not be the best option for you.

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I REQUIRE adults who communicate with me to do so like a PROPER, MATURE, TECHNICAL THINKING, REAL ADULT SHOULD.

It has become evident that many students do not communicate well, so below are the required communications rules.

If You Have An Issue With Any Aspect Of This Course Let Me, The Instructor, Know FIRST and Immediately and We Will Find A Solution. Even if the issue you have is with me, Let Me Know because I cannot help you if YOU do not let me know. If You Have Any Issues With The Syllabus, Course Rules, Course Requirements, Instructions, Instructor, Another Student, An ACC Employee or Anything Else Related To Thus Course Let Me, The Instructor, Know FIRST and Immediately and We Will Find A Solution.
Don’t Change the Subject Line On Emails & Don’t email me thru Blackboard!!!

You are ALL ADULTS and I WILL Treat you as such, so DO NOT have your parent(s) contact me and COMMUNICATE with Everyone LIKE A TECHNICAL, INTELLIGENT THINKING ADULT.

DO NOT BURN UP MY PHONE WITH MULTIPLE TEXTS OR CALLS OR EMAILS ABOUT THE SAME SUBJECT. Put everything, properly phrased, in ONE communication and WAIT for a response.

Life is not all social media, memes and personal communications apps, so if you want to be taken seriously as an adult; When you communicate, Think about EXACTLY what you need and communicate that information like a TECHNICAL THINKING ADULT should.

Give ALL relevant information and then ask your question and then WAIT for a response.

When I respond, I will give you my answer and then we can have a conversation about that subject and other item(s) as is necessary.

If I ask you a question(s) and you do not answer it/them or your start giving me other information without answering the question(s) first, then our conversation is over.

I do not ask questions to students for the sake of conversation when they want an answer from me, there is a purpose to my question(s), even if You do not understand that purpose.

So answer the question(s) FIRST, then add any additional information you believe to be relevant.

When you communicate with me, LEAVE ONE MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS I CAN. IT MAY TAKE A FEW MINUTES, A FEW HOURS OR A FEW DAYS TO GET BACK TO YOU DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU NEED AND WHEN YOU ASK ME. Once I have an answer for you, I WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITH AN ANSWER, but I will not get back to you until I do have an answer.

If you need immediate help with course related items because you did NOT handle your responsibilities properly and at the proper time, DO NOT expect me or anyone else to bail you out at the last minute. PLAN AHEAD AND BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED.

This syllabus will answer 99% of all questions you should have about this course, READ IT AND USE IT LIKE AN ADULT. If you have a question that is not answered here, then by all means, ask me as soon as you have that question but do NOT wait until the last day before homework or some other assignment is due to ask me about it because it is too late by that time.

I expect you to employee proper learning techniques which require that you start all homework and assignments at least 5 days or more before they are due and have them completed at least 2 days or more before they are due. You have the entire plan for the semester in this syllabus, use the plan. IF YOU ASK ME HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL QUESTIONS such as, when is assignment #? Due, I will simply tell you to read the syllabus. This is NOT high school, it is COLLEGE, the Last step before the REAL WORLD and you are an ADULT and it is CRITICAL that YOU LEARN HOW TO THINK, LEARN AND WORK ON YOUR OWN TO ACCOMPLISH EVERYTHING YOU CAN BEFORE YOU TRY TO GET SOMEONE ELSE TO DO YOUR WORK FOR YOU.

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If you have an issue that is going to Affect your class or lab performance or attendance, YOU MUST let ME KNOW DIRECTLY and Immediately once you know of this issue and if you meet the requirements of this syllabus and the requirements from any discussion we have or had about that issue then I will do everything I reasonably can to help you but I do require proof of the issue you claim.

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DO NOT TRY to communicate to me through other ACC employees, other Students, Other People, or any other Manner than directly with me!!! Doing so DOES NOT count as you communicating with me.

If you CALL my phone, leave a message. Any number that calls my phone and does not leave a message, I assume it is a telemarketer and I block that number from my phone.

I have 45-50 student every semester and many of them are new in my classes so when you text me at ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER, YOU MUST give me your First & Last Name & Which Course of mine You are in EVERY TIME YOU COMMUNICATE WITH ME. I DO NOT store student numbers in my phone and I am not going to scroll back up thru lots of texts to try and figure out who you are.

If you text me at ANY TIME AFTER THE SEMESTER ENDS, tell me your first and last name and then we can have a conversation.

I help many students after they leave my class and I am happy to help you after you are done with my class as long as you communicate like an adult.

I truly enjoy helping students and former students who are in the field and working on their own vehicles learn to diagnose and fix vehicles BUT, I am NOT an emergency, on-call 24/7 savior so do not expect me to diagnose a vehicle over the phone in 5 minutes, at 2 in the morning when you are broke down on I-35 while trying to get home from 6th street after partying or after you spent 4 days trying to diagnose a vehicle problem in a shop you work in and the boss has just given you 30 minutes to fix it or you are fired. In other words, Be Mature and be Reasonable in your requests.
When you initiate a conversation with me, give me ALL the relevant information and then ask your question and then wait for a response. I WILL get back to you as soon as I can and I am usually able to respond with in an hour or so during normal waking hours but it may be a few minutes, a few hours, a few days or a week or more depending on what you ask me, when you ask me and what else I am dealing with at that time.

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Due to Repeated Irresponsible behaviors by students, virtually every semester, that negatively impact the learning environment;
Students are not allowed to leave a class or lab at any time during or at the end of a class or lab

FOR ANY REASON until released by the instructor.

If you must go to the bathroom or need to leave the learning environment for any reason between class breaks, let me know and make sure I acknowledge you BEFORE you leave and then notify me when you RETURN and make sure I acknowledge your return.

You do not have to ask if you can go to the bathroom, you are an adult and can go anytime you choose, but you do have to let me know you are leaving the class or lab and that you have returned.

FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU DAILY CLASS AND/OR LAB GRADE BEING LOWERED IN PROPORTION TO YOUR FAILURE.

PHONES and Other Electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the instructional and learning times in my lectures or labs unless I specifically direct you to do so, per occurrence.

Make sure your Phone & All other Devices are on Silent Mode during ALL class & lab times.

So that you do not disturb other’s ability to learn any more than necessary, If you receive an emergency call or text during instruction time, then notify me it is an emergency as you leave the learning environment.

If you need my assistance due to some emergency,

Notify me immediately and we will do our best to address the issue.

Failure to follow this rule set will almost certainly cause a student to be dropped from a class or at minimum have their daily grade lowered or become a “0”, at the discretion of the instructor.

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Performance:

> Successful People Understand that Real Industry Cares about HOW YOU PERFORM, Not What You Say You Know, Not Who You Know, Not How Many Degrees You Have or Anything Else - Just Your PERFORMANCE.

> You May Need those Other Things listed above to Get a Chance to Perform in the position you want but How You Perform WILL Dictate Your Level of Success.

> Posers and Political Appointees are an abomination and always end with a negative result for the business, the organization and the customer because those Political Appointee Posers have not earned the right to be in that position and therefore do not have a best for all attitude.

> Your Performance Includes your punctuality, your attitude, your dependability, your technical skills, your interaction skills, your communications skills and your quality of work done.

In Order to Help You See the Big Picture and Hopefully Better Understand How a Business Works or Should Work and Therefore Help You be a More Productive Member of Society;

Here is a Chart of what it takes for a business to properly operate and improve.

Where do YOU fit?

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Make a mental video of what you See & Hear!

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SCANS SKILLS:

Complete explanations of these headings are found in the GUIDELINES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS IN WORKFORCE EDUCATION by the Texas Coordinating Board.

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 QUALITIES

I. Responsibility

II. Self-Esteem

III. Sociability

IV. Self-Management

V. Integrity and Honesty

2. WORKPLACE 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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GENERAL COURSE RULES AND POLICIES:

- THE RULES PRESENTED IN THIS SYLLABUS APPLY AT ALL TIMES WHILE BEING PRESENT IN CLASS, LAB/SHOP AND/OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR, ANY SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR, ANY OF THE TOOL ROOM STAFF, ANY ACC EMPLOYEE AND/OR ANY OWNER OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY ACC PARTNER OR TEACHING LOCATION.

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- 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

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- Student Rights & Responsibilities:

Academic freedom is a foundation and hallmark of higher education. In the context of college-level courses, it specifically refers to the rights of free expression and respect for others with differing opinions. Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. Just as you are expected to exercise these rights with respect for state and federal law in the larger world, you are expected to exercise these rights as a student with respect for the college’s standards of conduct. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Students and faculty alike should enable a climate of mutual respect and civility while fostering the freedom to debate and discuss the merits of competing ideas.

Your enrollment in the college means your acceptance of the rules set forth in the student standards of conduct policy, which is administered through the office of the campus dean of student services. Due process, through an investigation and appeal process, is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action.

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Discrimination Prohibited: ACC 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. All reports are investigated. 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
Students may be expelled from a class on a first offense if it is severe enough. DON’T DO IT!!!

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- Use of ACC email: All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC mail 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 ACC mail 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

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- Due to the important nature of the material covered during the first day of class, any student who misses the first day of class may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor at any time in the semester.

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- Folders, Quizzes, Homework & any other assignment or work due is only accepted at the time they are called for in class or when the instructor has stated they are due via the syllabus, electronically or verbally. Assignments and work due are not accepted at any other time unless the instructor decides to give a variance or exception per incident. You can NOT turn in assignments or work due, early or late without permission from the instructor PER OCCURRENCE.

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- In addition to all other reasons stated in this syllabus, Students may be dropped or have disciplinary action taken at the discretion of the instructor for any of the following reasons:

1) Excessive absences,

2) Lack of course pre-requisite(s),

3) Lack of progress in the course,

4) Failure to take more than one test, quiz and/or assignment,

5) Negligence or action that results in injury to anyone or damage to any property including property owned or partially owned by any customer, other student, instructor, ACC employee, vehicle owner, bystander or ACC,

6) Failure to comply with the course and/or department safety policies,

7) Being habitually tardy and/or Sleeping in class as determined by the instructor,

8) Being tardy and/or leaving early for more than 10% of a course’s total meetings,

9) Having or Creating offensive smells or aromas, as determined by the instructor, in the class and/or lab environments or if they are Emanating from the student’s body, possessions and/or belongings,

10) Failure to follow the instruction given by the instructor.

11) All types of electronic recordings in any manner or any lecture, lab activity, discussion, presentation or any other activity involving the instructor are expressly forbidden without the instructor’s direct permission per occurrence.

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- In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

- The student is responsible for getting the books and any other required course materials in time to have all homework and assignments turned in on time. Late work due to not getting materials in a timely manner may not be accepted at the discretion of the instructor.

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- Student Complaints:

If you have a problem or any type of concern with any materials covered or not covered in this course, or with the way subjects are covered or with another student or with an ACC employee or with the instructor, let the instructor know and it can be properly addressed. All students are required to notify the instructor of any problems or issues before addressing those issues with anyone else, in this manner any actual problem(s) can be fixed before they continue or get out of control. If a student has a problem with the instructor, they must discuss that problem with the instructor in an effort to have the problem or issue resolved or clarified if there is confusion by the student or instructor. A private meeting with the instructor can be scheduled by any student to address any problem or concern a student has with the class, other students or the instructor. As the instructor, I encourage any and all students to come to me with any issues they have with my teaching style, motivational processes or class management techniques so that an open and honest discussion of any problems or concerns can be properly discussed and addressed in an effort to find a resolution to the students concerns. If I, the instructor, am unaware of a problem or do not see an issue with how a class is taught or activities that take place in that course then I cannot help a student resolve their concerns. I am always open to discussion about any concern a student has, even if the concern is with how I teach or conduct a course. I do not believe in retribution and do believe mutual respect is required for any learning environment to be productive. As a matter of professionalism, respect and maturity a student is required to address any issues or concerns they have about the course, other students or the instructor to the instructor first and give the instructor an opportunity to discuss it with them and to fix any real issue(s) before taking their concern(s) to anyone else; due to the myriad of issues that can arise from not following this rule a student may be dropped from the course for breaking the rule unless they truly and credibly believe and have proof or witnesses that the instructor is intentionally doing something illegal, destructive or harmful towards them or another student. 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

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- Good communications are necessary for success and the instructor will do their best to clearly communicate what is expected of students and what they need to do for each needed class task. As such, Students are expected to follow the directions & instructions given by the instructor. If there are any questions or confusion as to what the instructor is directing a student to do, it is up to the student to ask for and seek clarification since the instructor cannot know if a student does not understand what they are supposed to do if the student does not communicate that to the instructor.

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- The PROPER Uniform shirt is required, and a student may be dropped from the course for not wearing the required uniform shirt and a student may be kicked out of class on any given day for not wearing the required uniform shirt, at the discretion of the instructor.

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- Students can NOT leave class or lab for any reason without permission from the instructor per occurrence. Some examples but not all are as follows: Students can NOT take a break, can NOT go to the Restroom, can NOT get drinks or food or walk away from the lab or class area without specific permission by the instructor to do so per occurrence. If you receive permission one time for any of the above or any other reason, you do NOT have permission to leave for that or any other reason at another time during that class or lab or any other class or lab. If a student leaves the class or lab area without first getting permission from the instructor, they may lose points on their daily grade, get a zero for a daily grade or be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor.

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- A student may be dropped from a class at the discretion of the instructor for any of the following reasons: Lack of progress on class and/or lab assignments, Not doing two or more homework or lab assignments, being a distraction to other students or the instructor, cheating in any form, sleeping in class, disrupting the class or lab environment, using an electronic device without permission given before the use of the device per occurrence or any other action that distracts from the learning environment or causes or could cause a safety hazard to anyone.

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Students MUST Apply for Graduation in order to receive a diploma or certificate. Students must apply for graduation before the deadline to qualify. Students can go to the following link to applying for graduation.

https://www.austincc.edu/degrees-and-certificates/earn-a-degree-and-transfer/apply-to-graduate

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On Time & Regular attendance is required. If a student misses a total of 2 classes/labs or accumulates a total of 10 hours of missed time from the course regardless if it is excused or unexcused missed time they may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor will deduct points off of your daily grade for showing up late, being absent, leaving class or lab when it is not a whole class break and/or leaving early, at the discretion of the instructor. You can’t learn if you’re not in the class and lab. Coming late disrupts the other students learning and therefore causes numerous problems, repeatedly being late will cause your daily grade to be severely reduced or result in a daily grade of Zero (0), at the discretion of the instructor.

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Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class and lab discussions. In any classroom or lab 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. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom and lab/shop discussions.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available at http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services: Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, 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 face-to-face and 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. Tutoring schedules can be found at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/tutoring/tutoring-schedules.

Library Services: ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet check out, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services. In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website and students can use their ACC eID logins to access all online materials, including eBooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos. ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat. Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation. Visit:

Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu
Ask a Librarian: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

Email: library@austincc.edu

In partnership with ACC’s Student Support Center, ACC Libraries also maintain a limited collection of textbooks for students to borrow. Priority access to the textbook collection is given to students receiving assistance. More information is available on the ACC website by searching “Student Support Center Textbook Collection".

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Warnings before disciplinary action is taken by the instructor for any infraction of the rules may or may not be given to student(s); it is the student’s responsibility to know all of the rules and to follow them on their own at all times. Points taken off for any infraction of the rules may or may not be discussed with the student at the time of the incident. A student may set up an appointment with the instructor to discuss any infraction, suspected infraction of the rules or other concerns. It is the students Responsibility to know their grade and any deductions.

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YOU MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AND/OR RECEIVE A GRADE OF “F” FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs while in class or lab, HAVING A BAD ATTITUDE, BEING BELLIGERENT, BEING DISRUPTIVE TO THE SHOP/LAB, CLASSROOM AND/OR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, BULLYING, REFUSING TO FOLLOW THE RULES GIVEN IN THIS SYLLABUS, REFUSING TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE INSTRUCTOR, ANY SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR, ANY ACC EMPLOYEE AND/OR THE TOOL ROOM STAFF. THIS SAME RULE APPLIES AND EXTENDS TO ANY SHOP, BUSINESS OWNER, REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY LOCATION IN WHICH ACC CLASSES ARE TAUGHT OR STUDENTS ARE AT DURING ANY ACC RELATED ACTIVITY. If any inappropriate action by a student is severe enough, as determined by the instructor, the student may have the campus or local police called to deal with them and if applicable charges may be filed on the student.

ANY STUDENT SHOWING AGGRESSION AND/OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR/CONDUCT AND/OR HAS A PROVOCATIVE OR THREATENING MANNER, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANY ACC EMPLOYEE, TOWARDS ANYONE WHILE IN CLASS, LAB/SHOP OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF ANY ACC FACULTY OR STAFF, MAY HAVE THE CAMPUS OR LOCAL POLICE CALLED TO HAVE THEM REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND MAY RECEIVE AN “F” FOR A CLASS GRADE AND MAY HAVE CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST THEM.
Any incident severe enough to have the police called may result in the student(s) being dropped from the course at the discretion of the instructor.

ANYONE WHO IS WEARING PROVOCATIVE or Inappropriate CLOTHING, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, MAY BE ASKED TO cover themselves or the offensive clothing, LEAVE THE CLASS/LAB AND MAY RECEIVE A LOWERED DAILY GRADE OR A ZERO (0) FOR THE CLASS/LAB DAILY GRADES. Repeated offenses may result in the student being dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor.

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IF THERE ARE REPEAT AND/OR SEVERE OFFENSES OF BREAKING ANY OF THE RULES IN THIS SYLLABUS OR THE RULES OF ANY ACC FACILITY OR TEACHING LOCATION, AS DETERMINED

BY THE INSTRUCTOR, A STUDENT MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AT THE DISCRETION

OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

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Students MUST work on the vehicle/job/equipment/item they are assigned and only on that vehicle/job/equipment/item unless the instructor re-assigns them to another vehicle/job/equipment/item. If a student is asked to help another student by anyone other than the instructor, that student must first get permission to help the other student before doing so. Each Student is responsible for the specific part of the job they were told to do and/or that they started doing. Each Student is responsible for completing the portion of the job they were assigned and/or started unless moved to another job by the instructor. If a student is moved to another job by the instructor, the student is responsible for giving all needed information to the person/student who takes over the job or portion of the job still remaining to be finished. Any student who takes over a job from another student or the instructor is responsible for completing that job properly.

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- Each Student is responsible for getting All of their work and their teams work verified by the instructor. All work must be verified and approved by the instructor before a vehicle is allowed to be released from the shop.

- Failure to get your and/or your teams work verified and approved for release from the shop by the instructor may result in your and/or your team’s daily grade lowered or result in a “0” for the daily grade, at the discretion of the instructor. At the discretion of the instructor, repeat offenses of not getting your or your teams work approved for release from the course may result in a student or team being dropped from the course due to non-compliance to the rules.

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All left over parts, core parts, unnecessary or extra pieces and parts, good and bad, from a vehicle/job/equipment go into the vehicle in a manner such that it/they will not damage the vehicle or get it dirty/oily and/or in a storage bin, box, container or a specific location identified by the instructor for that vehicle/job/equipment. No parts or pieces are thrown away until the job is complete, and the customer picks up the vehicle. The only exception to this is if the instructor directs or gives permission to the student to do differently.

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Students are required to earn a "C" or better in all courses in order to obtain either a certificate of completion or degree. Students who either arrive late for class, don’t participate in classes and labs, leave early and/or do not bring textbooks and tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and/or receive a grade better than "D". For further information see the sections on "graduation" and “Academic Suspension” in the Administration Information area of the current ACC Catalog.

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Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency require that all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop/lab activities and may have to leave the shop/lab area and may have their grade lowered because of missing lab.

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 an 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.

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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 the Student Handbook. Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include 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 and self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes (whether taken orally, electronically or on paper), projects (either individual or group); classroom presentations and homework. Student profit associated with any lab or class project/work is prohibited. 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. The minimum penalty for violation of these policies is a grade of “F” for the course.

All forms and types of tobacco and vapor products are prohibited on any ACC campus. Use of any type or amount of tobacco or vapor product may result in you being dropped from the course for not adhering to ACC policy.

Any use of alcohol, mind altering substances, physical capability altering substances and/or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may result in a student being removed from a class on the 1st offense, at the discretion of the instructor. Any student under the influence or suspected to be under the influence of mind-altering substances, drugs and/or alcohol may be asked to leave class, may have the local or campus police called to investigate and/or have charges filed on them and it may be recommended that they are removed from the course and possibly the entire ACC academic program.

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Any student or person causing or instigating any type of dangerous situation due to drugs, alcohol or any other inappropriate activity or behavior may have the police called on them, charges filed and/or full prosecution under the law recommended or attempted.

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Students are NOT allowed to Get ANY Equipment Out or Put ANY Equipment Away that is stored in any Shop Area, Separated Area or Any Buildings or Room(s) without Express Permission from your instructor per occurrence. This applies every time you deal with ACC equipment or any equipment in any location in which ACC classes are taught. Permission given one time does not give permission to get that equipment or any other equipment out at any future timeframe. Violations may result in You and/or Your Team Getting a “0” for that day’s lab grade. Multiple and/or Repeat Offenses may cause You and/or Your Team to be dropped from the class.

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Don't Beat On or Apply Excessive Force To ANYTHING Unless Approved By the Instructor first. If You Don't Know How to Do Something, Ask Your Instructor, There May Be A Tool or Procedure to Do what you are trying to accomplish.

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Unauthorized Parking of a Vehicle by A Student in The Automotive Shop Area or Anywhere Inside the Fenced In Areas Near The Automotive Building may Result It The Vehicle Being Towed With No Notice Given To Student or Owner and if towed all fees associated with the removal of the vehicle Will Be At the Expense & Resolution of the Student.
If class is being held in a satellite location or any location that is not a “regular” ACC campus, all students must ask the instructor where they can park and get express permission by the instructor to park in any given location. Parking in any area not approved by the instructor may result in a student having their vehicle towed off at the expense of the student and/or the student being dropped from the class if repeat offenses occur and/or the student’s grade may be reduced as the discretion of the instructor.

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If ANY Student Does Not help Clean the Bay/Area Worked in or Does Not Clean the Bay/Area Worked in Properly based on the discretion of the Instructor, WILL receive points off of their daily grade and/or their team’s daily grade and repeat or multiple offenses may result in a student or team being dropped from the course.

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If a student damages any vehicle(s), Shop Item, Tool, Door, Lift, Building, Equipment, Item or Device not owned by them then at the discretion of the instructor, discretion of an ACC employee or discretion of any person whose equipment or item is damaged or any entity who experiences a financial loss or reduction of value in any way associated with the Students actions may result in the student being held financially responsible for any and all damage their actions are involved in causing. Any entity who experiences a monetary loss of any type due to any action of a student and/or a team of students has the right to hold that student and/or the team or any sub-set of that team of students legally and/or financially responsible for their actions in order to receive any necessary resolution in recovering and restoring all value of their loss. ACC and/or Any person or entity experiencing a monetary loss due to a student’s actions May File On that students and/or that students’ Parents Vehicle, Homeowners and/or other Insurance or require that student and/or their parent/guardian to pay for the monetary loss.

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Students MUST properly and legibly fill out Vehicle Repair Orders, Lab sheets, Job Sheets and any other vehicle/equipment and shop related documents. Students MUST provide their Name, the Date, a Description What was Done to the Vehicle or Piece of Equipment, the Names of Everyone who Worked on the Vehicle or Piece or Equipment, What Parts were Replaced, what is Still Left to Do to Finish the Vehicle or Piece of Equipment and Any Additional Recommendations to Improve or Repair the Vehicle or Piece of Equipment.

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Campus Carry: 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 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999. Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry. Students must adhere to all ACC policies and rules at all times while on campus and in class. Failure to follow the rules on concealed handguns may result in a student being kicked out of the course. 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. In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

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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/.

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 pantries are located in all campus Student Life offices: https://sites.austincc.edu/sl/programs/foodpantry/.
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/.
Drop-in child watch is available at Highland Campus: http://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care/child-watch-drop-in-center.

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

Clinical 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 an emergency occurs during operational hours, please come to the Student Services Office and let the front intake staff know that you are experiencing a crisis. They will alert appropriate personnel. You may also contact the ACC District Police at 222 (on campus) or 223-7999 (off campus or cell phone).

After Hours:

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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CARE & CLEANING OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, CLASSROOM AREA & THE SHOP AREA:

All students are REQUIRED to participate in shop and classroom cleanup at the end of each class/lab period. All tools will be cleaned and put in the proper place before class will be dismissed. All trash and any other items designated by the Instructor will be cleaned up from the class and lab environment before students are allowed to leave. Failure to help clean up and put tool away WILL result in YOUR daily grade being lowered or become a “0”.

Failure to PUT A VEHICLE BACK TOGETHER PROPERLY AND Clean Up After Yourself And/or Your Team will affect your grade, possibly affect your team member’s grades and may result in a class/lab grade of “0” for that day. Excessive or Repeat offenses may result in a student being dropped from the course.

The lab must be clean before anyone is allowed to leave, whether it is your mess or not, you cannot leave until it is cleaned up unless the instructor specifically tells you different at each and every lab/shop time.

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VEHICLES and/or EQUIPMENT/ITEMS for SHOP WORK:

- Automobiles and/or Equipment/Items for Shop Work are an Important part of the course and Although vehicles and equipment are always needed for shop work, whose vehicle/equipment and which vehicle/equipment is worked on first is not considered an important part of the course.

- All vehicles/equipment being worked on in the shop must first be approved by the Instructor.

- Even though emergencies occur with vehicle/equipment breaking down, we are not here to schedule work as a garage would. Time schedules, who owns a vehicle or piece of equipment and/or Any hardship related to not getting a vehicle or piece of equipment fixed in any given timeframe will not be considered as related to repair work of any given vehicle/equipment.

- Only work related to the course will be considered unless there is a very compelling reason to deviate as determined by the Instructor. No work will be performed on a vehicle/equipment if the subject has not first been covered in the classroom or by the instructor in the lab unless there is a very compelling reason to deviate as determined by the Instructor.

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GRADING:

Your Overall Course Grade as Well as ALL other Official Grades for the Class are NOT FOUND in Blackboard, they are Kept in the Instructors Official Grading Matrix which is NOT Available Online. If you want to know your grade at any given time, ask the Instructor and he will let you know as soon as he can.

During the Course Your Overall Course Grade as Well as ALL other Official Grades for the Class are NOT FOUND in Blackboard or Online, they are Kept in the Instructors Official Grading Matrix which is NOT Available Online.

You have most assignment & pop quiz grades once completed, if you did them properly, but if you want to know other grades at any given time, just ask the Instructor and he will let you know as soon as he can.

* Privacy: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty to anyone but the student. Grades can only be given to the student.

- FORMULA: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = 0-59

Grading Chart – Visual Explanation Scenarios of the Grading System

Mediocre Performance Example: Student Shows Up Late 1-2 Times, Is Absent Once, Does Most Homework & Very Little Study for Quizzes & Crams for Final. Student Earns 72 Final Course Grade.

Excellent Performance Example: Student is Sober, On Time, Works Hard, Studies All Semester. Student Earns 100 for a Final Course Grade.

Poor Performance Example: Student Shows Up Late Multiple Times, Is Absent, Does Very Little Homework, No Studying for Quizzes & Crams for Final. Student Earns 61 Final Grade. Wants Extra Credit at End: Answer = NO!

1. 1. This is an Educational Course Designed to Prepare You for the Work Force and Therefore Your grade is determined much like a paycheck in a real automotive shop. As an example, the first day you clock in at work you have earned no money and until you are at work and performing the needed tasks properly then you don’t earn any money. As you perform work properly you earn money in a shop and the more work you do at a high-quality level the more money you will make.

In much the same way as a job, your grade is based on you showing up sober, on time, every time, with a good attitude, mentally and physically ready to work, doing all class work, doing all lab work properly, studying weekly and doing all homework and assignments.

1. 1. Showing up every class, on time, sober, with a good attitude, dressed properly, having your tools & ready to work is required to succeed in this class because it is the minimum requirement for keeping a meaningful job in the work force. Failure to follow these requirements will result in a student being dropped from the course at the discretion of the instructor.

1. 1. Your “class paycheck” [i.e.: Grade] can range from 0 – 100 points Depending on YOUR Performance.

Employers are Looking for People Who:

1) SHOW UP SOBER,

2) SHOW UP ON TIME,

3) SHOW UP EVERY TIME,

4) SHOW UP WITH A GOOD ATTITUDE,

5) SHOW UP MENTALLY READY TO WORK

6) SHOW UP PHYSICALLY READY TO WORK. {Dressed Properly & Have Your Tools}

IT TAKES ZERO (0) TALENT TO DO THESE 6 THINGS

As such, you are Expected, Required AND Held Accountable to do ALL of these Plus the Course Requirements, Rules and Assigned Work to achieve a passing grade in this class.

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Class Grade: 20% = (5% from Folder & 15% from Participation/Attendance/Attitude/Etc.)

Your Attendance, Your Attitude and Your Constructive Participation in class are all part of this grade. Bringing books and supplies to every class/lab and participation in discussions and demonstrations is a large part of this grade.

If you miss 2 classes/labs or accumulate a total of 10 or more hours total of missed class and lab time regardless if it is excused or unexcused via tardiness, leaving early, taking excessive breaks, being absent, etc. you can and may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. If you are late, take unapproved or excessive breaks and/or leave early then for every ¼ hour that is totaled you may lose up to 5 points off of your final grade at the discretion of the instructor.

FAILURE TO BRING YOUR TOOLS, BOOKS, SAFETY GLASSES & ANY OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS TO EACH AND EVERY CLASS/LAB MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AND/OR HAVING YOUR OVERALL AND/OR DAILY GRADE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

Your folder is also part of your class grade.

The Binder MUST have 3 Ring of 1-1/2 to 2” Diameter in Size. NOTHING LARGER OR SMALLER!!!

ALL Dividers MUST have Tabs

The Folder Grading Sheets MUST ALWAYS be Kept in the Proper Order 1-5

Your folder is 25% of your class grade and your class grade is 20% of your overall grade. Your folder must be organized and ready to be checked at the beginning of every class/lab. The folder will be randomly checked throughout the semester, you will not be given time to organize your folder when it is called for or picked up for a “folder check”. You Final Folder Grade is an average of all your folder check grades throughout the semester. Example: if you get a 20 the first time, then a 40 the next time, the and 80 the third time and a 100 the fourth and fifth times then your grade would be (20+40+60+80+100)/5 = 300/5 = 60, which is failing. Make your folder perfect the first time and then it is easy to maintain.

All Homework Assignments Done in Blackboard and any other homework handouts, papers, answer sheets, etc. MUST be Printed and Put into Your Folder in the Appropriate Section BEFORE you get to class on the Day that Homework is Due. Failure to have ALL homework Printed and put in your folder properly will cause your folder grade to be reduced significantly per occurrence.

If you would like to reduce the amount of paper you will have in your folder, it is acceptable to Print your Blackboard Homework on Both Sides of Each Piece of Paper and Reduce the Size to as small as 50% of the Original Size.

YOU CAN NOT PRINT IT SMALLER THAN 50% OF THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO READABILITY ISSUES. Failure to follow this rule will cause your folder grade to be reduced the first time it occurs and reduced exponentially per occurrence thereafter.

DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO PRINT YOUR HOMEWORK OR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING, CLASSROOM OR LAB BECAUSE THOSE PRINTERS HAVE LOTS OF PROBLEMS AND DO NOT WORK MUCH OF THE TIME AND YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE HOMEWORK PRINTED AND IN YOUR FOLDER BEFORE CLASS STARTS.
ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED, FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME, FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME AND 100 POINT OFF THE 4TH TIME.
All missing documents, sloppy and/or dirty/greasy documents, dirty/greasy portions of the folder or its content, any documents not part of this class and any out of place items will cause your folder grade to be lowered significantly with each problem or issue. YOUR FOLDER IS TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL IN ORDER TO GET A PASSING GRADE ON IT. IF YOUR FOLDER IS NOT NEAT, CLEAN, EASY TO TURN THE PAGES, EASY TO FLIP TO ANY PAGE IN IT OR IN ANY OTHER WAY IS NOT PROFESSIONAL IN ITS APPEARANCE, USEFULNESS AND OPERATION YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY PER ISSUE AND PER OCCURRENCE. ALL OF THE PAGES MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED IN THE 3 RINGS, ANY TEAR OUT OF PAGES, PAPERS, DIVIDERS, ETC. THAT CAUSE A PAGE TO BE LOOSE, HANG OUT THE EDGES OR COME OUT OF THE FOLDER WILL CAUSE YOUR GRADE TO BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY. IF DEEMED TO HAVE AN UNACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM BY THE INSTRUCTOR THEN YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE A ZERO (0).
Your folder will be graded based on Professionalism, neatness, completeness, having all documents in proper order, proper organization & overall presentation. Repeated and Uncorrected problems will count off progressively more points on your folder grade each time they occur.

Your folder documents MUST be in the following order with each of these sections and all pages being neatly clipped into the rings of a 3-ring binder and separated with the correct type of divider page: Cover Page ON the Front Cover of the Folder and as The First Page of the Folder, Divider, Syllabus, Divider, Safety Certificates, Divider, Homework, Divider, Pop Quizzes, Divider, Hand Outs, Divider, Vehicle Repair Orders & LAB Sheets, Divider, Notes & Other Relevant Course Information.

The cover pages must have the following information is this order: Your First & Last Name, Course Name, Semester & Year Course is Being Taken and Instructors Name. A divider with a tab that sticks out past the edge of the other pages must be in between each section of the folder. Your folder must be no more than 2” wide at the spine.
Students are to have ONLY this courses information in the folder, Unless the instructor gives the student a specific variance per occurrence. The folder must be ready at the beginning of every class and include all materials listed above in the notebook, in order and containing all materials the student has & should have by the beginning of each class. Documents handed out during a given class are not required to be properly placed in the folder until after that class is over but before the beginning of the next class.
All documents not correctly placed in the folder and properly secured in the rings of the binder will cause points to be taken off of your folder grade per occurrence and per document. Example, 3 loose pages in the folder or folder pockets will count against the folder grade per page and per occurrence.
Since the folder is an easy grade and simply requires a small amount of time organizing it each week, the points off for repeated issues in the folder will increase for the same item as the semester progresses. For example, not properly securing papers or not properly organizing the folder will cause an increase in the number points deducted from the student’s folder grad each time the folder is graded as the semester progresses. The same issue may count off 10 points near the beginning of the semester and count off 30+ points later in the semester.

ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING 100 POINTS OFF THE 4TH TIME.

The Folder Grading Sheet is near the end of this syllabus, the student must make 5 copies of that folder grading sheet and put them as the 5 LAST pages of your folder for this course.

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You are not allowed to leave a class or lab at any time during or at the end of a class or lab FOR ANY REASON until released by the instructor. Failure to follow this rule may cause a student to be dropped from a class or have their daily grade lowered or become a “0”.

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Shop/Lab Grade: 20%

FAILURE TO FULLY AND PROPERLY REASSEMBLE, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE INSTRUCTOR, ANY AND ALL COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, PROJECTS, UNITS, ITEMS OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU OR YOUR TEAM WORKS ON WILL RESULT IN A ZERO (0) FOR YOUR ENTIRE TEAMS OVERALL COURSE LABS GRADES. EVERYTHING YOU AND/OR YOUR TEAM WORK ON MUST BE REASSEMBLED PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE INSTRUCTOR AND THEN PUT IN THE PROPER LOCATION AS DEFINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR OR YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL RECEIVE A ZERO (0) FOR YOUR COURSE LAB GRADE(S).

TOOL CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED AT EACH CLASS/LAB AND ANY STUDENT NOT HAVING THEIR OWN TOOLS WILL HAVE THEIR LAB GRADE REDUCED UP TO 100 POINTS FOR THAT LAB.

Your Attendance, Your Attitude, Your Properly Completed Work, Vehicle Repair Order Sheets and Your Constructive Participation in lab are all part of this grade. Bringing TOOLS, books/manuals and supplies to every class/lab and constructive participation in the shop will all be used to determine your FINAL Lab GRADE. The Terms Vehicle Repair Order, Work Order and Job Sheet mean the same thing in the context of this syllabus and course and may be used interchangeably.

FAILURE TO BRING YOUR TOOLS, BOOKS, SAFETY GLASSES & ANY OTHER REQUIRED or NECESSARY ITEMS TO EACH AND EVERY CLASS and LAB MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AND/OR HAVING YOUR OVERALL AND/OR DAILY GRADE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

You will NOT be allowed to leave the shop until all bays/areas worked in are cleaned up and approved by the Instructor. Anyone that leaves a bay/area dirty may have up to 10 points per incident deducted from their FINAL COURSE GRADE. A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part. The overall evaluation of your shop work will be directly related to the shop grade. You are not allowed to leave a class or lab until released by the instructor.

If you miss 2 classes/labs or accumulate a total of 10 or more hours total of missed class and/or lab time regardless if it is excused or unexcused due to tardiness, leaving early, taking excessive breaks, being absent, etc. you may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. If you are late or leave early, then for every ¼ hour that is accumulatively totaled you may lose up to 5 points off of your FINAL GRADE at the discretion of the instructor. If you take frequent, excessive or inappropriately timed breaks, your shop grade will suffer.

POOR QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP WILL RESULT IN A LOWERED OR “0” DAILY SHOP GRADE. REPEATED LOW QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND/OR REPAIR COMEBACKS WILL RESULT IN A LOWERED OR “0” TOTAL SHOP GRADE.

SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT AND IS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. SAFETY VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERED GRADE, POSSIBLY A DAILY GRADE OF 0 AND/OR BEING DROPPED FROM THE CLASS ON THE FIRST OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OCCURRENCE. SAFETY VIOLATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, NOT FOLLOWING SHOP RULES, INAPPROPRIATE ACTIONS IN THE SHOP OR ANY OTHER NONPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT THAT ENDANGERS OR COULD POTENTIALLY ENDANGER ANYONE OR ANYTHING IN THE SHOP UNDULY, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

A Vehicle Repair Order(VRO) &/or Lab Skills Sheets (Lab Sheets)is required for every job/vehicle/piece of equipment you work on individually or as part of a designated team that the instructor assigns for a lab. The VRO &/or Lab Sheet must have the instructor’s signature to be considered valid and count towards your grade. If the instructor does not sign the VRO &/or Lab Sheet then that VRO &/or Lab Sheet will count against a student’s grade for both that lab and for their overall course grade. All VRO &/or Lab Sheets must be presented to the instructor by the student to receive a signature. Signatures for VRO &/or Lab Sheets are only given on the day the work is performed unless the instructor gives a variance. At the discretion of the instructor, a signature may not be given on a VRO &/or Lab Sheet if the VRO &/or Lab Sheet is not presented the day the work is performed and/or the student did not significantly contribute to the project/work/repair they were assigned and/or the student did not fill out the VRO &/or Lab Sheet correctly and/or did not fix an issue with a VRO &/or Lab Sheet when told to do so by the instructor. VRO & Lab Sheets are part of a completed folder and all VRO &/or Lab Sheet must be in a properly completed folder to count towards a grade. For each unsigned, unacceptable and/or missing VRO &/or Lab Sheet your overall COURSE grade will be reduced by up to 2 points per VRO &/or Lab Sheet. Points will be deducted off of your lab grade for every missing VRO &/or Lab Sheet that has not had a variance per occurrence. If you receive a VRO &/or Lab Sheet variance from the instructor, you must put a page in your folder immediately following all of the regular VRO &/or Lab Sheet stating that the instructor gave you a variance and all related details to that variance. The student is responsible for making GOOD copies of the VROs & Lab Sheets to be used for the folder, only 1 will be provided by the instructor. Poor quality copies will not be accepted/signed. All variances from this policy are at the sole discretion of the instructor.

You MUST bring your tools to every lab or you may receive a “0” for a daily lab grade. Tool Lists for each class can be found at: www.austincc.edu/autotech.

REQUIRED Safety Certificates: You must have all required Safety Certificates done, and the certificates PRINTED OUT and presented to the instructor before the beginning of lab on the 3rd class meeting. READ THIS: YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN TO LAB ON THE 3rd OR ANY SUBSEQUENT LAB TIME UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL REQUIRED Safety Certificates DONE. You WILL receive a “0” for your Lab grade for each day you miss lab due to not having all Safety Certificates finished and presented to your instructor ON PAPER unless the instructor allows a specific variance.

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Test: 20%

- I usually only give one major exam at the end of the semester which will total out to 20% of your grade. Some classes also have a Midterm Exam that has a custom grading formula based on the course.

- The same rules regarding the Final Exam apply to the Midterm Exam.

- NO Personal Electronic Devices are allowed to be used on a test, exam or quiz, unless the instructor tells you to do so for that 1 occurrence only.

If you are Allowed to Take Final At All, You will get 1 Point Off Per Minute Your are Late to the Final Exam Class Based On Instructors Clock at the Instructors Discretion.

If You Don’t Show Up or don’t show up ON TIME For ANY PART of the Final Exam Or for Either of the Last 2 Classes for this course then 10 Points will be taken Off of Your Overall Course Grade per each of those 2 Classes, at the discretion of the instructor.

- In order to take the final exam or any other test, quiz or exam - You must arrive on time, be in your seat and be ready to take the exam/quiz/test before it is handed out or verbally started unless the instructor allows a variance due to extenuating circumstances. Failure to be in the classroom, in your seat and ready to take the test/exam once they are handed out or started verbally will cause you to not be able to take the final exam or any other test, quiz or exam unless there are extenuating circumstances that you have discussed with the instructor ahead of time or as soon as you are able, and the instructor has agreed to let you take or make up the exam/quiz/test. Failure to take an exam/quiz/test will result in a 0 as your grade for that exam/quiz/test.

- If you are late and the instructor decides, at his discretion, to allow you to take the final exam or any portion of the final exam then For Every 1 Minute you were late to class or any part of the final exam, Based On The Instructor’s Clock/Phone, 1 Point Per 1 Minute You were late will be taken Off Your Final Exam Grade and Your Daily Class and Lab Grades, at the Instructor’s Discretion.

- Your final exam May consist of a paper/written portion, an online portion and a hands-on portion. The paper/written portion will constitute 20% - 80% of your overall final exam grade, the online portion will constitute 20%-80% of your overall final exam grade and the hands-on portion will constitute 20% - 80% of your overall final exam grade. The weighted average of the three portions of the final exam as well as any adjustments based on Post Test or Exit Exam Scores will constitute your final exam grade.

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- ASE Tests: As a REWARD for Working Hard, Being Focused and Performing at a High Level, If you receive a passing grade on the official ASE certification test during this semester in the specific subject area being taught for this course and you have an overall average grade of 80 or better on the instructors grade sheet at the class/lab the week before the final exam is scheduled to be given by the instructor, you may be able to be exempted from taking the written/paper and Blackboard portions of the final exam once the instructor has received a certified PAPER (NOT ELECTRONIC) copy of the document proving you have passed the ASE test in the specific subject area being taught and if the instructor believes you have sufficiently proven your ability to perform the work in that subject area. You must request exemption and then receive direct approval from the instructor in order to be exempted from the written/paper and Blackboard portions of the final exam. All students MUST take the hands-on & Post Test / Exit Exam portions of the final exam. If you provide a certified ASE test result showing you passed the official ASE test in the subject area of this course and are also exempted by the instructor from taking the paper/written and Blackboard portions of the final exam based on an official ASE certification test passing grade and have proven your ability to do the course work to the instructor’s satisfaction, you will receive a 100 on the written and Blackboard portions of your final exam. Variances for exemption for already having passed the official ASE test for this courses subject before this semester began are at the instructor’s discretion.

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- TESTING CENTER POLICY: Tests will NOT be given in the testing center except in special circumstances. Each test and/or quiz will be administered in class/lab unless there is a special need to do so. If a test must be given in the testing center the following will be used: The ACC Testing Centers, follow standard procedures so students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests. Students should familiarize themselves with the student guidelines. Students must present an ACC student ID card or government issued ID and know their ACC ID number before they can test. It is necessary to check in at the Testing Center kiosk before taking a test. To check in, one must know the following information:
Student ID number
Course prefix and number
Course synonym
Course section number
Test number
Instructor’s name

Personal belongings such as backpacks, books, and electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones and smart watches) are not allowed in the Testing Center. Possession of prohibited items or accessing unapproved resources in the testing room will result in the immediate termination of the exam and possible disciplinary action.

- For additional information on using the Testing Center, please go to: http://www.austincc.edu/students/testing-services/instructional-testing

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Homework: 20% * HOMEWORK IS ALWAYS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS,

unless the instructor gives a variance for a specific homework.

This grade is based upon homework assigned and completed during the semester. The homework is to answer the questions assigned in the various chapters in the classroom manual and/or the shop manual as assigned as well as any additional assignments given by the instructor either in writing, verbally or by electronic communications. Homework is due at the beginning of the class according to the syllabus unless the instructor has made a variance to the syllabus by informing the class of the change either verbally during class or via any type of electronic communication. Homework will also be assigned that is not in the book and this homework is due at the beginning of class just like all other homework. Homework is your connection to what is being covered in class and will reflect what is performed in the lab and what is presented on quizzes and tests. Automotive & Outdoor Powered Equipment technology are ever growing fields that you have to keep up with or you will lose the ability to work on modern equipment. Make-up work or late turn in of any assignment and/or making up any missed class time or quizzes or tests may or may not be allowed at the sole discretion of the instructor. Unless a specific variance is given by the instructor per occurrence. In order to receive credit for a homework or any other assignment due in a class in which you missed and are granted an excused absence for that class you must provide that homework/assignment or a picture of that homework/assignment via a text, an email or possibly some other pre-approved manner to the instructor before the beginning of the class in which it is due. Failure to provide proof acceptable to the instructor that your assignment was done before the beginning of the class in which it is due may result in a lowered Grade or a zero for the grade on that assignment at the sole discretion of the instructor.

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Quizzes: 20% Total for All Pop Quizzes

- If You are late to class & a Pop quiz has been handed out you will Not be allowed to take pop quiz & get 0 grade at the discretion of the instructor.

7 Requirements for Pop Quiz Grading:

1. Put an X or a check on first letter of answer or where your answer should have been

2. Multiply the Number of Correct Answers times the Points per Answer

3. Write the Number of Points Earned per Question Right Next to the Question Number

4. Circle the Number of Points Earned Written Next to the Question Number

5. Add Up the Points Earned for all Questions to Get Your Grade

6. Write Your Grade Right Under Your Name

7. Circle Your Grade Under Your Name

- Periodically a quiz or pop quiz is given in class. There are usually 3-6 pop quizzes throughout the semester, but this number will vary depending on the class type, instructors plan and length of semester. This grade is based upon the average of all quizzes during the semester. In order to take the final exam or any other test, quiz or exam - you must arrive on time. Failure to be in the classroom and ready to take the test once they are handed out or started verbally will cause you to not be able to take the exam or any other test, quiz or exam unless there are extenuating circumstances that you have discussed with the instructor ahead of time or as soon as you are able and/or the instructor has agreed to let you make up the exam/quiz/test or unless the instructor grants a variance. Failure to take an exam/quiz/test will result in a 0 as your grade for that exam/quiz/test. Some or possibly all quizzes and/or exams and/or tests may have a time limit and failure to finish the quiz before the time limit has expired will cause all remaining unanswered questions to be counted wrong. Make-up work may or may not be allowed at the sole discretion of the instructor. If you get all required Safety Certificates done on time and presented to the instructor on time and they are all in a form and format approved by the instructor, you will receive a 100 for the 1st pop quiz grade. If you do not get them done on time, you will receive points off that grade for each late certificate unless the instructor allows a variance due to extenuating circumstances. No Personal Electronic Devices are allowed to be used on a test or quiz.

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DRESS CODE:

ACC/OPE Uniform Shirts, or Equivalent as Defined by the Instructor, are REQUIRED to be worn during all class and lab times beginning with the second week of class, failure to do so may result in points off of your daily grade per occurrence. Automotive Shirts are available from the Tool Rooms at Riverside (RVS) and Round Rock (RRC) Campuses. OPE shirts are available at RVS in OPE main office. No bare feet, No open toed shoes, No loose/hanging clothing, No loose long/hanging hair (hair must be worn so that it is safe) and No other dangerous, provocative or inappropriate clothing, jewelry or personal styling are allowed. Inappropriate class or shop attire or personal styling, as determined by the instructor, may result in points off of your daily grade and/or your removal from the class/lab/shop with a resulting daily grade of 0. Repeated offences may result in a student being dropped from the course, at the discretion of the instructor. ANYONE WHO IS WEARING PROVOCATIVE CLOTHING, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, MAY BE ASKED TO COVER IT UP, COVER THEMSELVES UP APPROPRIATELY, LEAVE THE CLASS/LAB AND/OR MAY RECEIVE A LOWERED DAILY GRADE OR A “0” FOR A CLASS/LAB DAILY GRADE. IF THERE ARE REPEAT AND/OR A SEVERE OFFENSE(S), AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, OF ANY OF THE RULES, A STUDENT MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

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ABSENCES/TARDINESS/BEING LATE/LEAVING EARLY/TAKING BREAKS/LEAVING THE CLASS OR LAB AREA POLICY:

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE OR EXCUSED TARDY FROM THE INSTRUCTOR, YOU MUST CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTLY, using the contact information in this syllabus only, BEFORE CLASS BEGINS TO LET THE INSTRUCTOR KNOW YOU WILL BE ABSENT OR LATE AND WHY YOU WILL BE ABSENT OR LATE, CONTACTING ANY OTHER PERSON OR OFFICE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT, YOU MUST USE THE PHONE NUMBER AND/OR EMAIL ADDRESS CONTAINED IN THIS SYLLABUS TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR TALK DIRECTLY WITH THE INSTRUCTOR. Failure to follow this rule may result in a student getting a zero for any and/or all grades related to that time or day missed and at the discretion of the instructor the student may or may not be allowed to make up those grades or the missed time. Official Proof, including an official’s signature, maybe required for a tardy, absence or early release to counted as excused, based on the discretion of the instructor.

Students who are not present when role is taken will be marked tardy or as “left early” if they leave before released by the instructor. Role may be taken more than one time per class/lab period. Tardiness and/or Leaving Early and/or Taking Excessive/Inappropriately Timed Breaks will adversely affect your grade. There are Very few Acceptable Excuses for being Tardy or Absent, only Legitimate situations will be allowed to have an excused Absence or Tardy. Traffic, Work, Weather and Any Other Regularly, Semi-Regular, Obvious or Foreseeable Occurring or Reoccurring Situation that you could foresee or should have foreseen or prepared for DO NOT count as an excused tardy or as an excused absence. Sending/Leaving a text, email, phone call/voice mail or any other type of communication to the Instructor stating you will be late or absent DOES NOT make it excused, you will still have points deducted from your grade for being late or missing class whether it is excused or unexcused unless the instructor allows you to make up that time missed and any time missed for any reason counts against the maximum 10 hours missed rules noted in this syllabus.

All excused absences and tardiness are at the discretion of the Instructor and any work or information a Student missed due to being absent, tardy OR out of the class/lab while it is presented, whether the missed time is excused or unexcused, is the responsibility of the student to get and be prepared to be tested on. Documentation may be required by the Instructor to allow for any absence or tardy to be excused. AN Excused tardy and/or absence still count, just like unexcused time missed, against your accumulation of a maximum of 10 hours of total allowed missed class/lab time. An excused absence or tardy only allows the option for a student to submit or receive work/assignments/quizzes and/or makeup items/time and all of these options are at the discretion of the Instructor.

For every total hour that you are late to class/lab or leave early from class or lab, I may deduct up to 10 points off of your final grade. If you leave early from any class or lab without direct permission for that specific occurrence from the instructor, you may receive a 0 for your daily grade for your classroom and/or lab grade(s) and it may also result in you being dropped from the class. If you take a break or leave the class or lab to take a break without letting the instructor know, you may have your daily lab/class grade reduced or receive a daily grade of “0” for the lab and/or class. Excessive breaks as determined by the instructor will cause your grade to be lowered or even possibly result in a “0” for your daily lab and /or class grade. If you have excess tardiness, leaving early or taking breaks as determined by the instructor, you may be dropped from the class.

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You are not allowed to leave a class or lab until allowed or released by the instructor per occurrence.

You can NOT take a break or leave the class or lab area for any reason unless YOU inform the instructor before you leave the area.

You must notify the instructor when you return.

If You leave the class/lab without informing the instructor first, you will have up to 25 points taken off your daily grade per occurrence & if it happens 3 or more times throughout the semester you will receive a 0 for your daily grade on the third occurrence and for each occurrence after that.

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*** MOBILE PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY ***

NO Mobile Phone / Electronic Device use in the shop or classroom is allowed Unless the student asks the instructor for permission to use the device and the instructor approves the use of that specific device per occurrence. This includes but is not limited to calls, texting, and any other type of status updates, web surfing, communications or any other type of use. Due to the disruptiveness

of electronic devices, Disregard of this policy will severely affect your grade by as much as 10 points off your FINAL COURSE GRADE per occurrence. Repeated or severe infraction or breaking of this rule may result in you being dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. It is recommended that you turn off your phone/device before entering class or lab. The only exception to this rule is if the instructor specifically tells/allows you to use a device for class or shop purposes such as electronic books or related materials in which you have asked permission before using and have received express approval to use that device(s) for that specific occurrence BEFORE YOU USE THEM. Neither the instructor nor ACC is responsible for your electronic device(s) in any manner. It is your choice to bring and use them if allowed by the instructor and if you use them, you do so at your own risk.

Videos, pictures, voice recordings and all other forms of electronic conveyance of information pertaining to any topic, discussion, specific subject matter and/or work being done must be approved by the instructor before watching/using/listing/recording occurs during a class or lab time. Any non-automotive related videos, pictures, etc. must also be approved by the instructor before viewing/using or listening is allowed. Recording of the class, lecture, lab and/or instructor in any way or form must be approved by the instructor prior to the occurrence and approved per each occurrence. Failure to follow this policy may result in you being dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor.

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RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS:

If you observe a religious holiday and miss class, you must notify your instructor in writing two weeks in advance to arrange to take a test or make up an assignment. A religious holiday is a holy day observed by a religion whose place of worship is exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code.

*** WITHDRAWALS & DROP POLICY ***:

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they 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 recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date. The Final Withdrawal Date varies per semester and the student is solely responsible for withdrawing before that date. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Students may be dropped from a course for a variety of reasons including but not limited to: after accumulating excess absences/tardiness/leaving early that add up to 10 or more hours of missed class and lab time, due to a lack of progress in the course, issues/problems with working safely, endangering others, not having tools, disruptive behavior, missed tests or assignments, lack of prerequisites, creating a threatening or disruptive atmosphere in the class or lab, creating any situation that halts other students from learning or in any way threatening the instructor, other student or any person on or near campus or area in which the class/lab is being held. Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. Failure of the student to withdraw officially may result in a grade of F in the course. Do not expect the instructor to drop you! You must drop by the final drop date set by the school and that is usually before the end of the 12th week of class in a 16-week semester or the equivalent in a shortened semester. 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. A grade of D in any subject will no longer be accepted as a passing grade towards an automotive degree or any certificate in automotive, marine, motorcycle or small engines; if a student received a D or F in any class, they would have to retake the class and pass with a C or better to have it considered toward their degree or certificate.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

All students that miss assignments/quizzes/tests/etc. must ask the instructor for make-up work. If make-up work is not asked for, it will not be given. All work/assignments with no grade at the end of that grading period will receive a grade of “F” or “0” for that particular assignment. Grading periods are per week and start at the beginning of a class and end 5 minutes before the next class meeting, unless otherwise designated by the Instructor. Grading periods may be adjusted as the discretion of the Instructor. Make-up work, if given, may not be identical to the original assignment. Make-up work may or may not be allowed at the discretion of the instructor.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, TESTS, Etc.:

Assignments that are turned in late, at the Instructor’s discretion, may have points deducted from them or may not be accepted at all. Late and/or Make up homework, work, tests, exams and/or quizzes may or may not be allowed and may be counted as full or partial credit if allowed. Any make up work is given at the discretion of the Instructor.

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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

* Cheating on a test, quiz or assignment includes but is not limited to:

1. Copying from other students test, paper, electronic device or computer; using, during a test, quiz or assignment, materials not authorized by the person giving the test, quiz or assignment.

2. Collaborating with another student during a test, quiz or assignment without permission.

3. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an un-administered test, quiz or assignment.

4. Bribing another person to obtain a test, quiz or assignment that is to be administered.

* PLAGIARISM means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own work for credit.

* COLLUSION means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work, particularly where tests, quizzes or assignments are involved. In extreme or severe cases or for repeated violations, guilty students can be assigned a failing grade in a course or recommended for probation or dismissal from the ACC College System.

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AUTOMOTIVE CLASS SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

ASEEF/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 Automotive Service Excellence Educational Foundation (ASEEF) formerly known as the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (ASEEF/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.

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COURSE RATIONAL:

Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, demonstrate proper system diagnostic procedures as well as repairs using industry standard tools and equipment. Demonstrate safe, professional, and responsible workplace practices, identify and demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and tools, identify and describe functions of vehicle and/or equipment subsystems, demonstrate the use of service publications and perform automotive and/or equipment maintenance and repairs. Communicate proper technical information effectively.

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REFERENCES USED:

Numerous paper copy and Online references may be used and may include http://www.austincc.edu/autotech, http://www.austincc.edu/ope, YouTube, Google, Etc. Selected Power Point presentations, films and charts from the textbook as well as various other sources may be used. Automotive, Marine, Motorcycle & Small Engines books found in the campus bookstore, library and from various Manufacturers and sources may be used. Automotive Courses may also use Library Resources such as “Understanding Automotive Technology & Repair Video” & “Automotive Technician Certification Test Preparation Manual” as well as Manufacturers' service manuals and online information such as Alldata, Identifix, Direct Hit, Mitchell-On-Demand, Clymer, Chilton & Others.

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:

The instructional methodology used is a combination of computer-based instruction, live lectures, faculty demonstrations and supervised student work to allow students to practice towards mastery of skills and tasks needed to perform technician level repairs on common vehicles and equipment operating in today’s world. Classroom lectures, shop work, labs and any other instructional times may be taught by the instructor, a substitute, a lab assistant, a lab technician, a specialist, a guest speaker or any other person deemed qualified by the instructor. Automotive students work towards mastery of all required ASEEF/NATEF tasks.

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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES & SCANS:

The objective of this course is to prepare students for entry-level employment. If a student does the assigned homework on time, reads the text book(s) on time, reads all additional required and/or suggested materials as needed, uses online resources, comes to every lecture and every lab, participates in every lecture and lab by asking questions and engaging in constructive conversation with the instructor and other students, asks for clarification for any subject or area in which they do not fully understand the concept or principle being taught, works diligently in labs and tries their best to learn the materials being presented then by the end of this course you, the student, should have a thorough grasp of the subject matter being studied. The student should understand and be able to diagnose problems with components, sub-systems and systems and should be able to use the appropriate tools and equipment to facilitate the proper repairs. Automotive courses additionally seek to prepare students for certification through ASE.

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Manufacturers Training:

If you would like to get factory training by one of the following manufacturers, then see the instructor listed. If they are not the person in charge, they can lead you to the correct person.

Ford ACE – Henry King Mercedes Benz – Mike Shoebroek

Toyota TECS – Robert Pelham Subaru – Mike Shoebroek Honda PACT - David Chavez

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Skills USA:

You can find out more about & join Skills at their website: https://skillsusatxps.org/

If you would like to be part of Skills USA, you can fill out the ACC Google Form located at the following link:

https://forms.gle/MQA5VRA6LM5JPRsP7

The ACC Instructor to talk to about Skill USA is Mr. Henry King and his email address is hking3@austincc.edu

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HOMEWORK EMAIL SUBMISSION FORMAT & REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT LINE: Student FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, COURSE ABBREVIATION & NUMBER, VIDEO TOPICS

Copy the Video Descriptions EXACTLY AS PRINTED IN THE SYLLABUS and Put that in the Subject Line After Your Name the Course Information

EXAMPLE Subject Line:

Student Name, AUMT 1405, How Automobile Engines Work

BODY OF EMAIL:

REQUIRED: COPY & PASTE ONLY THE TITLE AND LINK TO EACH VIDEO!!!!!

* NOTE: Title on top then the link just below the title as shown below.

* NOTE: DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS EMAIL!!!!!

* NOTE: DO NOT EMBED THE VIDEOS!!!!

* NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT USE THIS EXACT FORMAT YOU WILL GET A ZERO FOR THE GRADE ON THIS HOMEWORK.

Example of Subject Line & Body of Email:

Ted Nugent, AUMT 1405, How Automobile Engines Work, Engine Configurations & What Car Engine will be like in the Future

3D movie - how a car engine works

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W_NRHxekaY

Car Tech 101: Understanding engine configurations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y__rjR0woBM

What Is The Future of Car Engines?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvTwcl-WHJ0

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Course Contract Agreement Signature Page

Student Data Sheet

Write or Print Clearly & Legibly

This form is required to be SIGNED & turned in to the instructor in person by the beginning of the second class.

It is the student’s responsibility to get this form to the instructor on time & Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the course at the discretion of the instructor.

Failure to fill out this form completely, legibly and accurately and to turn this form in on time may result in points off of your final grade and/or you being dropped from the course at the discretion of the instructor. All students DO agree to the terms of this syllabus by remaining in the class after the first class meeting, whether they have signed and turned in this sheet or not!

Legal Name (Print): _____________________________________________________________

Preferred Name (If Different) (Print): _______________________________________________

Primary Phone/Text Device: ______________________________________________________

ACC E-mail (Print): ___________________________________________________________

ACC ID Number: ______________________________________________________________

* If the Instructor cannot read the information above or reach you by using it, then finding out any information that was needed to be communicated to you is now your responsibility to find out and any negative results from not having the information is your (The Student’s) responsibility to deal with.

Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _______________

By Signing Here, You Affirm that You Have Read Every Word, Completely Understand and Agree to All Terms of this Entire Syllabus/Agreement/Contract and All Terms, Intentions & Instructions contained in this Syllabus and will follow ALL instructions given by the Instructor and have had an opportunity to ask questions about this syllabus and the course.

Course: AUMT 1410 Brake Systems

Synonym: 89063

Semester: Fall 2024

Instructor: Michael Hall

Readings

COURSE SYLLABUS

AUMT 1410

Automotive Brake Systems

Instructor: Michael Hall

Mobile/Txt: 830 - 798 - 5648

Email: Michael.Hall@AustinCC.edu

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Location: RRC 5135.08 Tues: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Conferences May be arranged via Mobile/Txt

Class Times: Tues. 7:50am - 1:00pm

Loc./Classroom: RRC 5119

Section: 003

Synonym: 89063

Classes Start: August 26, 2024

Classes End: December 15, 2024

Introduction & Student Experience Level and Student Goals Discussion

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LOG INTO YOUR OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL AND THEN GO TO BLACKBOARD

+ + > TAKE Pre-Test Knowledge Assessment

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This Syllabus is a Binding Contract between Each Student (You) and the Instructor (Me).

The Purpose of this Syllabus is to establish this course’s rules, requirements and responsibilities for each student and the instructor so that we can maintain an orderly class and lab as well as create a learning environment that is as close to optimal as is possible for you.

>>> You are REQUIRED to read this entire syllabus and adhere to all aspects of it. <<<

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Grades:

Your Overall Course Grade as Well as ALL other Official Grades for the Class are NOT FOUND in Blackboard, they are Kept in the Instructors Official Grading Matrix which is NOT Available Online during the course.

You will have your assignment & pop quiz grades once completed, if you did them properly, and you have the grading formula in this syllabus to figure out most of your grade but if you want to know other grades and/or your overall course percentage grade at any given time, just ask the instructor and I will let you know as soon as I can, which usually means about 5-15 minutes after class is over. I usually have the grades updated by the beginning of each class.

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Student Advising: If you need assistance selecting which classes to take next semester, help with current class issues and/or assistance in managing your finances or life management skills; I will be glad to setup a time to meet with you and help you with any of these items.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Credit Hours: 4 Classroom Contact Hours per Week: 2.5 Laboratory Contact Hours per Week: 2.5

PREREQUISITES:

AUMT 1405: INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

AUMT 1407: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
ALL STUDENTS AGREE TO ADHERE TO ALL ACC COVID-19 POLICIES.
ALL STUDENTS AGREE TO USE THEIR ASSIGNED, OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE INSTRUCTOR.
ALL STUDENTS AGREE TO MONITOR THEIR ASSIGNED, OFFICAL ACC EMAIL ACCOUNT DAILY DURING THE COURSE, INCLUDING BREAKS, HOLIDAYS, ETC.
AGREEMENT THAT THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO SEEK OUT AND OBTAIN ANY INFORMATION THEY MISSED DUE TO BEING LATE, LEAVING EARLY, BEING ABSENT OR IN ANY OTHER WAY MISSED ANY CLASS TIME.

Agreement with and Adherence to ALL Terms, Rules and Conditions of this Syllabus
Agreement that Ignorance of the Rules &/or of Any Part of this Syllabus is NOT an Excuse for Not Following the Syllabus/Rules.
Each Student is Responsible for Understanding & Following the Intent of Every Rule in this Syllabus.

Agreement that by Remaining in this class after the first meeting/class, all attending students agree to the terms of this syllabus Whether They have signed and turned in the contract signature page of this Syllabus or Not!

Student Agrees that knowing and abiding by all rules of ACC & This Course is Solely the Students Responsibility.
Agreement that any Typos in or Misinterpreted Items/Portions of this Syllabus Does NOT Negate the Rule(s).

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIAL/SOFTWARE:

Automotive Brake Systems

7th Edition by Ken Pickeril

Classroom Manual & Shop Manual

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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:

Students Must Check Their OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL DAILY during the entire semester. You are responsible for all information, requirements, changes, updates and any changed due dates that you get via ACC Email.

The Assignments, Instructions, Time Frames, Requirements, Etc. shown below and above may change at

the discretion of the Instructor at any time during the course if necessitated by unforeseen forces.

It is the responsibility of the student to seek out the instructor and ask for any and all changes that may

have occurred or were stated in a class if the student was late, left early, took a break on their own, was

absent or for any other reason missed part or all of a class or lab.

Issues such as a pandemic, an emergency situation, campus closure, or any other issue that disrupts class

and/or lab may require classes to change location, format, attendance requirements and/or collection

in these circumstances just like with any and all other aspects of the course. We will adapt as necessary

and overcome the obstacles based on the adjustments implemented by the instructor.

Use a Sharpie Marker to Check Off Each Homework Assignment Box AS YOU FINISH IT.

IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED OR THERE IS AN UNSCHEDULED DISRUPTION IN CLASSES DUE TO WEATHER, POWER OUTAGES OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON, THE HOMEWORK THAT WAS DUE FOR THAT CLASS IS STILL DUE AT THE ORIGINAL DAY AND TIME. ANY VARIANCE FROM THIS POLICY IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

Showing up to class without a writing utensil (pen or pencil) will result in up to 100 points off your daily class and daily lab grade. You must be able to write notes, write down lab information, take tests, etc.

Holidays are accounted for in my syllabus and there are no homework assignments due on holidays.

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If you have done the work and earned the certificate but did NOT print ALL of them out and put them in your folder to present to the instructor by the time they are due, they you do NOT get the points for that work or certificate(s).

It is Your Responsibility to setup your account for your Safety Certificates

Go to https://college.fordservicetraining.com/signin

Create an Account Using Student Registration Code: 2024COLL-Student537

Search for F101002003 & F41410120302

The REQUIRED Safety Certificates are:

1) F10100200301 Course Introduction
2) F10100200302 Introduction to Shop Safety
3) F10100200303 Personal Safety
4) F10100200304 Hazardous Materials and Fire Safety
5) F10100200305 Tool, Equipment and Vehicle Safety
6) F10100200306 Lifting a Vehicle
7) F41410120302 High Voltage Safety

Safety Certificates Homework:

1. All of the Safety Certificates Add Up to the First Pop Quiz Grade at an Equal Percentage

2. Each Certificate Not Turned in On Time Will Result in Having Those Points Taken Off Your First Pop Quiz Grade

You MUST be logged in with your ACC eID for you to get credit!!! {Links are in Blackboard}

G1 Introduction to Automotive Technology

A1 Engine Repair

A2 Automatic Transmission

A3 Manual Drivetrain

A4 Suspension and Steering

A5 Brakes

A6 Electrical Systems

A7 Heating & Air Conditioning

A8 Engine Performance

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HOMEWORK VIDEO SUBMISSION Requirements:

> The Purpose of the Homework Videos is to Help You Understand the Concepts Being Taught

Do NOT EVER forward video homework emails. If you must resend a homework email, fix the problem(s) and put the Correct Information into a NEW email and send it as a NEW email.

If you send a video homework and realize it has a problem before the due time, then fix the issue(s) and put the Correct Information into a NEW email and send that email before the Due Time.

Do the Video Homework First and then Use “Schedule Send” using the Arrow on the Send Button.

All Homework VIDEO Emails MUST have IN THIS ORDER: the Students First & Last Name, the Course Short Name and Number & the Subject Focus EXACTLY AS GIVEN IN THE SYLLABUS shown in the SUBJECT Line to be counted for a Grade higher than ZERO “0”.

If ANY Subject Line items are missing, incorrect, wrong or in the wrong Order the Student will get a Zero (0) for that Grade!!! THE Subject Focus MUST BE EXACTLY AS GIVEN IN THE SYLLABUS!

Copy EXACTLY AS PRINTED from the syllabus under

“Homework Due Next Class”

the EXACT Description of the type(s) of videos that you are to find

put that EXACT WORDING in the subject line

after your name and the course information.

* NO ADDITIONAL TEXT OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED IN A HOMEWORK VIDEO EMAIL!

* If a student does not send the email ONLY during the day before class begins {NOT EARLIER or Late}, the

student will get a Zero (0) for that Grade!!!

ALL HOMEWORK VIDEO EMAILS MUST BE SENT to the Instructor FROM YOUR OFFICIAL ACC EMAIL ADDRESS the Day before the Class/Lab IN WHICH THEY ARE DUE & ONLY that Day!!!

The Homework Email must be sent between 12:01am & 11:59pm the Day Before the class that they are Due In. You MUST use your ACC email. You can schedule a send for the correct time so that you can do the video homework at any time and still turn it in correctly.

Homework VIDEO Emails will NOT be accepted the day of the class/lab (12:01am or Later on Class Day)!!!

Sending in the wrong video(s) will result in a Zero (0) for that Grade!!!

* Sending videos in the wrong email format or sending wrong videos will result in a Zero (0) for that Grade!!!

* Variances from getting a Zero (0) or Reduced Grade for a homework video submission are granted at the discretion of the instructor.

All Videos MUST be contained in 1 Email & be Properly Labeled & in the PROPER FORMAT.

See HOMEWORK VIDEO EMAIL SUBMISSION FORMAT & REQUIREMENTS example page below.

Be Prepared to Answer Questions about Your Videos!!!

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ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking – Use the link in Blackboard and Login and Verify the Link works for you

& then fill it out after each lab time is completed each time it is shown in the Class/Lab Schedule below.

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Homework Due Next Class: Get Your Folder Set Up & Make 5 copies of the folder grading sheet

Contained in this Syllabus and put them as the VERY LAST pages of your folder.

There must be NOTHING behind theses Folder Grading sheets in your folder. Failure to do this Correctly will result in a lowered or “0” folder grade per occurrence, at the discretion of the instructor.

Homework Due Next Class: Print or Make 7 Copies of the Vehicle Repair Order and put them in the proper section of your folder.

Homework Due Next Class: Print ALL Lab Skills Sheets from Blackboard and Put in Your Folder in the Vehicle Repair Orders Section

Homework Due Next Class: Fill out Shop Access paperwork in Tool Room on YOUR vehicle & get

Placard/Paper to bring it into the shop. We will not use class or lab

Homework Due Next Class: Get Your Safety Glasses, Uniform Shirt & Tools!

The Official ACC Automotive Uniform Shirt can only be purchased on line. Go to https://sites.austincc.edu/autotech and at the bottom of the page and find “Marketplace: Pay for a Shirt”. Click that link and finish the process and pay for one or more Official ACC Automotive Uniform Shirts. Print the Receipt and take it to the Automotive Tool Room and show it to them and they will provide you with the shirt(s).

PAY ATTENTION TO THIS:

If you would like to reduce the amount of paper you will have in your folder, it is acceptable to Print your Blackboard Homework on Both Sides of Each Piece of Paper and Reduce the Size to as small as 50% of the Original Size.

YOU CANNOT PRINT IT SMALLER THAN 50% OF THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO READABILITY ISSUES. Failure to follow this rule will cause your folder grade to be reduced the first time it occurs and reduced exponentially per occurrence thereafter. You will Loose Twice the Points Progressively for Each Error Not Fixed on Your Folder.

>>> FOLLOW THIS SYLLABUS FOR YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS !!! <<<

>>> SOME HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS MAY NOT BE IN BLACKBOARD !!! <<<

Homework Due Next Class: Safety Certificates

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 1 & Ch 2 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How a Master Cylinder Works, How a Brake Vacuum Power Booster Works & How a Disc Brake Caliper Works to the Instructor the Day before the next Class/Lab & ONLY that day.

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Lab Focus: As Time Allows, Discuss Lab Process & Start Work.

DO BEFORE CLASS #2 CHECK LIST

Check Off the Boxes as You Finish the Task

Fill Out and Turn in Syllabus Signature Page (Last Page)
Get Book(s): Class Manual & Shop Manual in Either Paper or Online/E-Book
Pay for Your ACC Uniform Shirt: Pay from the austincc.edu/autotech website
Take PRINTED Receipt to Tool Room and Get Your Uniform Shirt
Fill Out the Paperwork on Your Vehicle and Get a Placard when you Get your shirt
Do ALL Safety Certificate Courses
Print ALL Safety Certificates & Put in Your Folder
Do First Video Homework
Schedule a Send for the Correct time on the Video Homework
Read the Power Point Slides for the First Homework
Do First Blackboard Homework
Print your Blackboard Homework and Put in Your Folder
Assemble Folder with Tabbed Dividers for All Sections
Print 5 Folder Grade Sheets at Put at THE Very Back of Your Folder
Print all Blackboard Based Hand Outs and Put in the Hand Outs Section of your Folder
Print Any Other Sheets Required for This Class from Blackboard and Put in your Folder

Other Sheets: ___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

Print 7 Vehicle Repair Orders and Put in Your Folder
Get the Required Tools and Bring to Class
Get a Pair of Safety Glasses
Check Your Official ACC Email Daily for Any Course Updates from the Instructor

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END OF CLASS/LAB 1

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Class/Lab 2: Ch 1: Brake System Fundamentals & Ch 2: Principles and Theories of Operation – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

***** CERTIFY ATTENDANCE ******

Grade on Safety Certificates

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) General Brake System Overview and Operation & Discuss the Major Components

of a Modern Brake System

2) Discuss Bench and OCL Lathe Operations & Begin Turning Rotors

Homework Due Next Class: Safety Certificates

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 7 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How to Replace Disc Brake Pads, How to Clean and Lube Caliper Slide Pins & How to Replace a Brake Rotor to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 3: Ch 7: Disc Brakes – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Grade on Safety Certificates

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Measure Rotor Runout & Rotor Thickness

2) R & R Disc Brake Pads, Calipers & Rotors

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 3 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about The importance of Good Tires for Proper Braking, How Front Wheel Bearings Work & The Importance of the Suspension System for Good Vehicle Braking to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 4: Ch 3: Related Systems: Tires, Wheels, Bearings & Suspensions – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Inspect Tires, Wheel Bearings & Front-End Components

2) Discuss Wheel Bearing Replacement & Packing Wheel Bearings 3) Change a Tire on a Rim & Balance a Tire

Extra Credit: (10 Points Added to a Pop Quiz Grade) Sign Up to Take ASE Brakes Test – Print & Turn in Registration to the Extra Points
Extra Credit Due No Later than Class 8 – Student must turn in registration sheet to instructor

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 4 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How to Replace a Master Cylinder, How to Bleed Brakes & How to Flush Brake Fluid to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 5: Ch 4: Master Cylinders and Brake Fluid – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) R & R Master Cylinder as Available

2) Flush & Bleed Brake Fluid as Available

3) Turn Rotors Using an On Car Brake Lathe & Bench Lathes

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 5 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email Videos with 1 Each about How to Test Brake Switches, How to Test Brake Combination Valves & How Antilock Brake Systems Work to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 6: Ch 5: Hydraulic Lines, Valves and Switches – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) R & R Calipers & Wheel Cylinders as Available

2) Flush & Bleed Brake Fluid as Available

3) Turn Rotors Using an On Car Brake Lathe & Bench Lathes

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 6 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How to Replace a Vacuum Power Booster, How to Replace a Hydro Booster & How to Replace an ABS Hydraulic Module to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 7: Ch 6: Power Brake Systems – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) R & R Power Booster and/or Hydro Booster as Available

2) Measure Rotor Runout & Rotor Thickness

3) Live Work - R & R Rotors and Drums - Machining Rotors & Drums

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Class/Lab 8: LAB DAY - PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus:

1) SCAN ABS/EBCM AND EXPLAIN CODES

2) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTING

3) BLEEDING & FLUSHING BRAKES

4) ON-CAR LATHE PRACTICE

5) DISC PAD & DRUM SHOE REPLACEMENT

6) ROTOR & DRUM TURNING ON THE BENCH LATHES

Extra Credit Due: (10 Points Added to a Pop Quiz Grade) ASE Brakes Test – Print & Turn in Registration by the End of Class TODAY

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 10 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How Test an ABS Wheel Speed Sensor with a Digital Multimeter, How to Use a Scan Tool to See the Output Signal from a Wheel Speed Sensor & How to get a Back Probe Scope Trace on a Wheel Speed Sensor to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 9: Ch 10: Electrical Braking Systems – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Scan Brake System (EBCM/ABS) – Discuss Problem Diagnostics

2) Test Wheel Speed Sensors:

* DO EACH OF THESE TESTS ON THE SAME VEHICLES & SENSORS.

=> Research/Look Up How to Test Each one on That Vehicle.

A) Use Scan Tool to View the Wheel Speed Sensor Signal going to the Control System. Do on 2 Different Vehicles. Do At Least One Sensor per vehicle.

B) Disconnect a Wheel Speed Sensor and Use a Digital Multimeter (DMM) to Measure its Resistance &/or Voltage Output. Do on 2 Different Vehicles. Do At Least One Sensor per vehicle.

C) Get a Scope Trace by Back Probing a Wheel Speed Sensor & Turning the Wheel. Do on 2 Different Vehicles. Do At Least One Sensor per vehicle.

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 11 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How Regenerative Braking Works, How Active Braking Systems Operate & How Cruise Control Systems Operate to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 10: Ch 11: Advanced Braking Systems – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Look at Regenerative Braking System as Available

2) Scan Brake System (EBCM/ABS) – Discuss Problem Diagnostics

3) Test Wheel Speed Sensors: Pick a Vehicle and test it

No Homework Due for Next Class

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Class/Lab 11: Lab Day

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: Practice All Previously Learned Skills & Live Work As Available

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 8 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 3 Videos with 1 Each about How Drum Brakes Work, How to Replace Duo-Servo Drum Brake Shoes & How to Replace Leading Trailing Brake Shoes to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 12: Ch 8: Drum Brakes – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Remove & Replacing Drum Brake Shoes

2) Measure Drum Diameter and Squareness

3) Machine Drums on Bench Lathes

ASEEF/NATEF Task Tracking

Homework Due Next Class: Read Ch 9 in the Class & Shop Manuals & Do Homework in Blackboard

Homework Due Next Class: Read the Power Point Slides in Blackboard for the Chapter(s)

Homework Due Next Class: Find, Watch & Email 2 Videos with 1 Each about How a Parking Brake Works & How to Adjust a Parking Brakes to the Instructor.

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Class/Lab 13: Ch 9: Parking Brakes – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: 1) Inspect & Adjust Parking Brakes as Available

2) All Previously Covered Materials as Needed per Student

Homework Due Next Class: Print the ASE Practice Test from Blackboard

- Write the Answers on the test and bring the finished paper to Class for Grading

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

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Class/Lab 14: Grade ASE Practice Test from Shop Manual & Skills Practice – Grade Homework, Videos & Lecture

Student Concept Explanation

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Lab Focus: All Previously Covered Materials as Needed per Student

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

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Class/Lab 15: REVIEW

Student Concept Explanations

SAFETY GLASSES, Uniform Shirt & Tool CHECK

=> No Safety Glasses, Tools or Uniform Shirt = 50-100 Pts Off Class & Lab Daily Grades

Accept ASE Certification Test Documents for Possible Exemption from the Written & Blackboard portions of the Final Exam

Finish Any Lectures, Lab Work & Answer Student Questions

Review for Final Exam: Blackboard (Your Homework in Blackboard), Written (Your Pop Quizzes) & Hands-On (Labs we Have Done Throughout the Semester - See specific List Below if Provided)

Finish NATEF Task Tracking – Login and Fill Out for the Final Time

INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE FOR HANDS-ON PORTION OF THE FINAL EXAM

1) SCAN ABS / EBCM & EXPLAIN CODES

2) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTING

3) BLEEDING & FLUSHING BRAKES

4) ON-CAR LATHE PRACTICE

5) DISC PAD & DRUM SHOE REPLACEMENT

6) ROTOR & DRUM TURNING ON THE BENCH LATHES

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

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Class/Lab 16: FINAL EXAM

=> SAFETY GLASSES & Uniform Shirt CHECK

-> 10 Points Off Overall Course Grade If Don’t Show Up for the Final Exam Or Either of the Last 2 Classes

Final Exam Components:

- Blackboard – Link in Blackboard
- Written - Short Answer Hand Out
- Post Test – Link in Blackboard
- Hands-On – Done in Lab

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Tools Needed: You can see the full general list and the class specific tool lists at http://sites.austincc.edu/autotech/required-tools/

For My Classes, Each student must bring the following tools to every class/lab, Beginning with class/lab 2.

You MUST bring your tools to every class at the beginning, you are NOT allowed to go get your tools when lab starts.

Required Tools:

Safety Glasses
Automotive Uniform Shirt (Purchased at ACC Automotive Website & Picked Up at Tool Room)

Tool Bag or Tool Box to Carry this list of tools
3/8” Drive Ratchet
3/8” Drive Extensions at 2” & 4” Long
3/8” Drive Sockets: Sizes SAE 1/4” to 3/4” & Metric 7mm to 18mm (Deep or Shallow or Both)

* A premade tool kit that has a 3/8” drive rachet, extensions & most of the SAE & Metric sockets is also acceptable.

3/8” Drive Torx Bit Socket Set
3/8” Drive Allen Head Socket Set
Combination wrench sets: SAE 1/4” to 3/4" & Metric 7mm to 18mm
Adjustable wrenches: Small & Medium
Screwdrivers: Flat Pocket Screwdriver, Phillips #1, #2 & #3 sizes and Flat #1, #2 & #3 sizes
Channel Lock type Adjustable Pliers: Medium
Needle Nose Pliers: Medium
Slip joint Pliers (Regular 2 Position Pliers): Medium Size ~8”
Diagonal Cutting Pliers: Medium Size ~8”
Vise-Grip Pliers: Medium Size ~8”
Pry bar 12”-18” Long
Ball peen hammer: 12 to 18 oz.
Dead blow hammer: Small or Medium Size
O-ring pick: metal
Telescoping Magnet: Small and/or Medium
Flashlight
Mechanics Inspection Mirror with telescopic handle

Electrical Class Specific Required Tools:

DMM for 12 Volt DC Electrical/Electronic with Good Leads
Set of Jumper Wires: 4 or more at least 18 gauge but 16 or 14 gauge would be better
1 Good of Each: Wire Strippers, Terminal Crimpers, Wire Cutters & Needle Nose Pliers
12 Volt DC Test Light

Suggested Optional Tools:

These are NOT Required tools. They are helpful in many classes if you already have them or can afford them without going into debt but again they are not required.

Gasket Scraper: Small and/or Medium
Wire Brush: Small and/or Medium
Ziploc type Baggies for organizing & labeling small components removed from vehicles and assemblies
Sharpie Marker to Label the Baggies
Mechanic work gloves
Mechanic rubber gloves
Ratcheting wrenches
3/8” Drive Battery Powered (Cordless) Ratchet
3/8” Drive Battery Powered (Cordless) Impact Gun
1/2” Drive Battery Powered (Cordless) Impact Gun
1/4" Drive Ratchet, Extension & Socket Set (Small Kit)

I do NOT encourage students to go into debt to get tools or for anything else. You can purchase low price tools that

are of acceptable enough quality to start your school work and to use initially in your career at many places and then

replace them with better ones as they break or when you get into the field and have the money. If you are not able to

purchase all of these tools before class/lab 2, you must get with the instructor and work out a plan to get them as

quickly as possible. You must bring this list of tools to work on vehicles and you must have the proper tools to work

as an Automotive Technician so invest in yourself properly.

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LEARNING NEW THINGS & HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE PERFORM

Make a mental video of what you see & hear

- Build Pictures in Your Mind of What You are Trying to Learn

- Explain in Your Own Word What is Happening in Each Picture but Use Proper Technical Terminology

- Mentally Assemble Those Pictures with Descriptions into a Short Film Strip

- Properly Label the Film Strip and “Store It” in Your Mind so You Can Recall It

- Recall the Video Film Strip Once Per Week While Learning the Subject

- Once You Properly Understand the Material, Recall the Video Every 2-3 Weeks Until you Can Explain the Material from Memory

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How to Learn Technical Information in a Once per Week Class Setting

1) 5-7 Days before Class: Do the Video Homework First to Understand the Concepts Involved

> Once Completed then Schedule a Send for Video Homework

2) 5-7 Days before Class: Do a Picture Read Through of the Chapter to get a feel for the chapter material

3) 5-6 Days before Class: Read the Power Point (PPT) Presentation for that Chapter

4) 4-6 Days before Class: Read the Homework Questions to find out what you need to Key on as you read

5) 4-6 Days before Class: Read the Chapter and Answer the Homework Questions as you read

6) 4-6 Days before Class: Write down any questions you have about any concept or process you do not clearly understand or anything that is confusing to you

7) 3-4 Days before Class: Do any additional assigned homework or hand outs

8) 1 Day before Class: Review Homework Questions and Re-Read All Book, PPT Slides and Look at Videos Related to Each Question You Missed in Homework.

*** Explain What You Have Learned ***

9) Day of Class: Show up 15-30 minutes before the Lecture with your list of questions & ask them

10) Day of Class: Ask about homework questions you missed if you do not know why you missed it or if you are confused by the correct answer provided and write down the correct answers.

11) Day of Class & 3 to 4 More Times Throughout the Semester: *** Explain What You Have Learned ***

> Explain the Concepts, Processes and Important Material You Have Learned to the Instructor, Other

Students or Anyone Who Will Listen. Worst Case, Explain it to Yourself

12) Day of Class: Learn the Hands On Skills during the Lab Times and Practice as much as possible

13) Random: Pop Quiz on the Materials Learned

14) 3 to 4 More Times Throughout the Semester: Review Materials Learned & Explain it to Someone Else

15) Throughout the Semester: Practice the Hands On Skills Learning in Lab Times

16) Last Class: Final Exam on Major Concepts, Technical Processes and Important Information

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TECHNICAL LEARNING & INFORMATION RETENTION:

It has been proven through many psychological studies and experiments that the average human brain can only take 20 to 40 minutes of deep, technical learning before it becomes overloaded and needs a break.

As such, I, the instructor, will take a break from the deep, technical learning, and talk about other subjects in class when I feel that the class needs a break from the deep, technical instruction.

When warranted, needed or important for proper contextual understanding, I will expand on a student’s question or bring up things such as current events or long-standing situations that affect our lives and things that you need to understand to be successful in the workforce and in society.

These are not off topic subjects to randomly talk about but a short mental break that allows your brain to store and separate the technical information we are studying. This allows your brain to create separations between major technical subjects, and/or add context to those technical subjects, so that you can fully understand them and their impact on our society.

This is proven to help you retain more information in technical education. I do this to help you mentally separate technical subjects from one another and give you a more rounded understanding of the world you live in and the careers you will be working in.

You need to know more than just how to fix vehicles if you are to survive and thrive in a shop while fixing cars or managing people or any other meaningful job.

This practice is intentional and designed into my courses so that you become a more rounded person and understand the world around you better, and help you retain the information we cover better and this will help make you a better employee, employer, manager, and person.

Therefore, it is important that you understand the purpose of these deviations from strict, subject, focused teaching. IT IS TO HELP YOU ADD CONTEXT, BECOME A DEEPER THINKER AND BE MORE SUCCESSFUL AS AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAN AND IN LIFE.

Many people are not mature enough to understand how this works, but if they take the time to study it, they will understand its purpose and importance.

As such, this is not wasting time or wasting your educational dollars but it is actually enhancing your education and your chance of success in the workforce and in society.

A good example of this can be proven to yourself when you study for your courses; if you will study intently for 20 to 40 minutes and then take a short break and do something that you enjoy or that further is your understanding of how to be successful, and operate in our society, you will retain more information that you have studied and be able to become a more successful individual.

I do this, instead of taking lots of breaks, because students wander off or start doing other things that cause them to be late back to class, and then they interrupt the learning environment for everyone else after we have started back into deep, technical learning. Those types of interruptions cause many people to lose focus enough such that they do not retain the information they just began to learn. This is also why not being back in class or disrupting the class by being late at the beginning or after any break costs you points on your daily grade; You are disrupting other students as well as disrupting the instructor and that is hurting other peoples education, and we want to minimize that as much as possible.

A good course to take to understand this better is the course titled “Learning How to Learn” on Coursera.org.

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Your folder is also part of your class grade.

The Binder MUST have 3 Ring of 1-1/2 to 2” Diameter in Size. NOTHING LARGER OR SMALLER!!!

ALL Dividers MUST have Tabs

The Folder Grading Sheets MUST ALWAYS be Kept in the Proper Order 1-5

Your folder is 25% of your class grade and your class grade is 20% of your overall grade. Your folder must be organized and ready to be checked at the beginning of every class/lab. The folder will be randomly checked throughout the semester, you will not be given time to organize your folder when it is called for or picked up for a “folder check”. You Final Folder Grade is an average of all your folder check grades throughout the semester. Example: if you get a 20 the first time, then a 40 the next time, the and 80 the third time and a 100 the fourth and fifth times then your grade would be (20+40+60+80+100)/5 = 300/5 = 60, which is failing. Make your folder perfect the first time and then it is easy to maintain.

All Homework Assignments Done in Blackboard and any other homework handouts, papers, answer sheets, etc. MUST be Printed and Put into Your Folder in the Appropriate Section BEFORE you get to class on the Day that Homework is Due. Failure to have ALL homework Printed and put in your folder properly will cause your folder grade to be reduced significantly per occurrence.

If you would like to reduce the amount of paper you will have in your folder, it is acceptable to Print your Blackboard Homework on Both Sides of Each Piece of Paper and Reduce the Size to as small as 50% of the Original Size.

YOU CAN NOT PRINT IT SMALLER THAN 50% OF THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO READABILITY ISSUES. Failure to follow this rule will cause your folder grade to be reduced the first time it occurs and reduced exponentially per occurrence thereafter.

DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO PRINT YOUR HOMEWORK OR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING, CLASSROOM OR LAB BECAUSE THOSE PRINTERS HAVE LOTS OF PROBLEMS AND DO NOT WORK MUCH OF THE TIME AND YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE HOMEWORK PRINTED AND IN YOUR FOLDER BEFORE CLASS STARTS.

ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED, FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME, FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME AND 100 POINT OFF THE 4TH TIME.

All missing documents, sloppy and/or dirty/greasy documents, dirty/greasy portions of the folder or its content, any documents not part of this class and any out of place items will cause your folder grade to be lowered significantly with each problem or issue. YOUR FOLDER IS TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL IN ORDER TO GET A PASSING GRADE ON IT. IF YOUR FOLDER IS NOT NEAT, CLEAN, EASY TO TURN THE PAGES, EASY TO FLIP TO ANY PAGE IN IT OR IN ANY OTHER WAY IS NOT PROFESSIONAL IN ITS APPEARANCE, USEFULNESS AND OPERATION YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY PER ISSUE AND PER OCCURRENCE. ALL OF THE PAGES MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED IN THE 3 RINGS, ANY TEAR OUT OF PAGES, PAPERS, DIVIDERS, ETC. THAT CAUSE A PAGE TO BE LOOSE, HANG OUT THE EDGES OR COME OUT OF THE FOLDER WILL CAUSE YOUR GRADE TO BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY. IF DEEMED TO HAVE AN UNACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM BY THE INSTRUCTOR THEN YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE A ZERO (0).

Your folder will be graded based on Professionalism, neatness, completeness, having all documents in proper order, proper organization & overall presentation. Repeated and Uncorrected problems will count off progressively more points on your folder grade each time they occur.

Your folder documents MUST be in the following order with each of these sections and all pages being neatly clipped into the rings of a 3-ring binder and separated with the correct type of divider page: Cover Page ON the Front Cover of the Folder and as The First Page of the Folder, Divider, Syllabus, Divider, Safety Certificates, Divider, Homework, Divider, Pop Quizzes, Divider, Hand Outs, Divider, Vehicle Repair Orders & LAB Sheets, Divider, Notes & Other Relevant Course Information.

The cover pages must have the following information is this order: Your First & Last Name, Course Name, Semester & Year Course is Being Taken and Instructors Name. A divider with a tab that sticks out past the edge of the other pages must be in between each section of the folder. Your folder must be no more than 2” wide at the spine.

Students are to have ONLY this courses information in the folder, Unless the instructor gives the student a specific variance per occurrence. The folder must be ready at the beginning of every class and include all materials listed above in the notebook, in order and containing all materials the student has & should have by the beginning of each class. Documents handed out during a given class are not required to be properly placed in the folder until after that class is over but before the beginning of the next class.

All documents not correctly placed in the folder and properly secured in the rings of the binder will cause points to be taken off of your folder grade per occurrence and per document. Example, 3 loose pages in the folder or folder pockets will count against the folder grade per page and per occurrence.

Since the folder is an easy grade and simply requires a small amount of time organizing it each week, the points off for repeated issues in the folder will increase for the same item as the semester progresses. For example, not properly securing papers or not properly organizing the folder will cause an increase in the number points deducted from the student’s folder grad each time the folder is graded as the semester progresses. The same issue may count off 10 points near the beginning of the semester and count off 30+ points later in the semester.

ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING 100 POINTS OFF THE 4TH TIME.

The Folder Grading Sheet is near the end of this syllabus, the student must make 5 copies of that folder grading sheet and put them as the 5 LAST pages of your folder for this course.

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TOOL POLICY:

Failure to bring this minimum list of tools to EVERY Class & Lab Period beginning with class/lab 2 will result in the

student getting a zero (0) for a lab grade because you cannot repair vehicles if you do not have tools.

You are NOT allowed to borrow other Tech’s tools to make money in industry and so you are NOT allowed to borrow

other student’s tools in my classes to make grade points.

BORROWING TOOLS DOES NOT COUNT AS YOU HAVING YOUR TOOLS.

If there is a legitimate issue beyond your control that causes you to not have your tools one time, you MUST let the instructor know before student lab work starts or you may get a zero (0) for that lab, at the discretion of the instructor.

Anyone who does not bring their tools and borrows tools from another student will cause both students to get a zero (0) for that day’s lab grade.

Multiple occurrences of borrowing may result in the student borrowing tools and/or the student lending tools

being dropped from the course.

A variance from getting a grade of zero (0) or being dropped for violating the tool policies is at the discretion of

the instructor.

After the first day of class/lab, students must bring their tools to class/lab every day at the start of class. If you fail to bring your tools you cannot complete the shop tasks & up to 100 points may be deducted from your daily lab grade per occurrence. Students must bring all the tools listed on the tool list every day to class/lab.

- Borrowing of tools is discouraged & does NOT count as you bringing your tools!

- Each student MUST have his/her OWN tools available for shop work at the beginning of each & every class/lab period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged and may result in points off of all students’ grades involved in the loaning of tools. Specialty tools & tools not on the student tool list are available from the Tool Room or from the Instructor.

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COURSE, SYLLABUS & INSTRUCTOR PHILOSOPHY:

This Syllabus is a Binding Contract between Each Student (You) and the Instructor (Me).

The Purpose of this Syllabus is to establish this course’s rules, requirements and responsibilities for each student and the instructor so that we can maintain an orderly class and lab as well as create a learning environment that is as close to optimal as is possible for you.

As the instructor my intent, my course designs and my teaching techniques are based on years of experience, years of research and a desire to produce the best learning opportunity I can for you using the resources available to me.

My courses are a designed and developed system with proven results and are specifically designed to help you learn how to repair vehicles properly, repair vehicles efficiently, communicate technical information about vehicles correctly and prepare you for a real-world shop work environment as a starter level Automotive Technician.
In other words, my courses are designed and conducted as similar as possible to a properly functioning Automotive Repair Shop operates or should be operated and managed so that you can start getting used to the requirements and responsibilities you will have in a real-world shop.

I will help you any way I can as long as you are doing your part first. There are requirements YOU MUST MEET before I am able to help you and these requirements are explained in this syllabus, and anything not covered here will be explained to you during our conversation about any given situation once you ask me about it.

My desire if for you to be successful in life and I hope that is yours as well. I will help you ANY WAY I REASONABLY can, but I only communicate with and help people who help themselves and want to achieve better for their life, who act their age and who take responsibility for their actions, because to do otherwise is a negative in your life and I will not help you be “Less”.

I care about You and Your Education and We need more and BETTER Automotive Technicians and Technical Thinkers in our society. I want you to succeed but YOU MUST DO YOUR BEST FIRST before anyone can help you properly. As such, I have laid out the gist of this syllabus and my philosophy and teaching style on these first few pages so that we are on the same page and you can learn properly in this course.

The full information about all of these things is woven through this syllabus and you are REQUIRED to read the entire syllabus and follow all aspects of this syllabus. If you have any questions about any aspect of this syllabus or this course or my teaching techniques, PLEASE, ask me and we will have a discussion to help clarify any issues.

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I have developed a financial management and life planning system over the past couple of decades that works well is used properly and I will give you, my students, a copy of it once you bring me a thumb drive to put it on.
It is very helpful and has changed my life and it may be helpful to you. If you are interested, bring a thumb drive and ask me for a copy before or after class. Once you have read through it, I will be happy to setup a time to help you begin working through the system and then we can discuss various aspects of it as you have questions.

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You need to know that I do NOT accept Excuses or cater to the victim mentality, nor do I tolerate disruptive or distracting students; to do so would cause the learning environment and opportunity to be diminished for all involved and result in students being less prepared to be successful Automotive Technicians and Adults and I will ONLY help you Improve your life, not hinder it.

You CAN Overcome ANY Obstacle if You put Your Mind to It, Work Hard at Being Successful and NEVER GIVE UP!!!

It is important that you KNOW that I DO Hold you Accountable per this syllabus and enforce the rules of this syllabus in order to help you learn to become a better and Responsible Automotive Technician, Worker and Adult.

You should also have high expectations of me and all your instructors. If I or any other instructor is not teaching to the best of their abilities with the resources available, then you should discuss that with the instructor FIRST and if the issues are not resolved quickly then go to the department chair and the division dean and the dean of student services so that you can help everyone get the best education we can provide. Always be respectful and be sure you understand where the real issue is located so the problem can actually be fixed.

I will make any LEGITIMATE Accommodation needed to help you, if YOU Notify ME with enough time BEFORE that accommodation is needed that I can Reasonably apply the accommodation.

If You Need Assistance in Any Way or An Accommodation of Any Type Let Me, The Instructor, Know FIRST and Immediately and We Will Find A Solution but do NOT wait until the “Last Minute” to notify me, by then it is too late for me to help you.

If you are here to be a Serious Automotive Technician and Student, then you are in the right place.

If you are Not here for that purpose, then this course and my Teaching Style may not be the best option for you.

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I REQUIRE adults who communicate with me to do so like a PROPER, MATURE, TECHNICAL THINKING, REAL ADULT SHOULD.

It has become evident that many students do not communicate well, so below are the required communications rules.

If You Have An Issue With Any Aspect Of This Course Let Me, The Instructor, Know FIRST and Immediately and We Will Find A Solution. Even if the issue you have is with me, Let Me Know because I cannot help you if YOU do not let me know. If You Have Any Issues With The Syllabus, Course Rules, Course Requirements, Instructions, Instructor, Another Student, An ACC Employee or Anything Else Related To Thus Course Let Me, The Instructor, Know FIRST and Immediately and We Will Find A Solution.
Don’t Change the Subject Line On Emails & Don’t email me thru Blackboard!!!

You are ALL ADULTS and I WILL Treat you as such, so DO NOT have your parent(s) contact me and COMMUNICATE with Everyone LIKE A TECHNICAL, INTELLIGENT THINKING ADULT.

DO NOT BURN UP MY PHONE WITH MULTIPLE TEXTS OR CALLS OR EMAILS ABOUT THE SAME SUBJECT. Put everything, properly phrased, in ONE communication and WAIT for a response.

Life is not all social media, memes and personal communications apps, so if you want to be taken seriously as an adult; When you communicate, Think about EXACTLY what you need and communicate that information like a TECHNICAL THINKING ADULT should.

Give ALL relevant information and then ask your question and then WAIT for a response.

When I respond, I will give you my answer and then we can have a conversation about that subject and other item(s) as is necessary.

If I ask you a question(s) and you do not answer it/them or your start giving me other information without answering the question(s) first, then our conversation is over.

I do not ask questions to students for the sake of conversation when they want an answer from me, there is a purpose to my question(s), even if You do not understand that purpose.

So answer the question(s) FIRST, then add any additional information you believe to be relevant.

When you communicate with me, LEAVE ONE MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS I CAN. IT MAY TAKE A FEW MINUTES, A FEW HOURS OR A FEW DAYS TO GET BACK TO YOU DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU NEED AND WHEN YOU ASK ME. Once I have an answer for you, I WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITH AN ANSWER, but I will not get back to you until I do have an answer.

If you need immediate help with course related items because you did NOT handle your responsibilities properly and at the proper time, DO NOT expect me or anyone else to bail you out at the last minute. PLAN AHEAD AND BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED.

This syllabus will answer 99% of all questions you should have about this course, READ IT AND USE IT LIKE AN ADULT. If you have a question that is not answered here, then by all means, ask me as soon as you have that question but do NOT wait until the last day before homework or some other assignment is due to ask me about it because it is too late by that time.

I expect you to employee proper learning techniques which require that you start all homework and assignments at least 5 days or more before they are due and have them completed at least 2 days or more before they are due. You have the entire plan for the semester in this syllabus, use the plan. IF YOU ASK ME HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL QUESTIONS such as, when is assignment #? Due, I will simply tell you to read the syllabus. This is NOT high school, it is COLLEGE, the Last step before the REAL WORLD and you are an ADULT and it is CRITICAL that YOU LEARN HOW TO THINK, LEARN AND WORK ON YOUR OWN TO ACCOMPLISH EVERYTHING YOU CAN BEFORE YOU TRY TO GET SOMEONE ELSE TO DO YOUR WORK FOR YOU.

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If you have an issue that is going to Affect your class or lab performance or attendance, YOU MUST let ME KNOW DIRECTLY and Immediately once you know of this issue and if you meet the requirements of this syllabus and the requirements from any discussion we have or had about that issue then I will do everything I reasonably can to help you but I do require proof of the issue you claim.

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DO NOT TRY to communicate to me through other ACC employees, other Students, Other People, or any other Manner than directly with me!!! Doing so DOES NOT count as you communicating with me.

If you CALL my phone, leave a message. Any number that calls my phone and does not leave a message, I assume it is a telemarketer and I block that number from my phone.

I have 45-50 student every semester and many of them are new in my classes so when you text me at ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER, YOU MUST give me your First & Last Name & Which Course of mine You are in EVERY TIME YOU COMMUNICATE WITH ME. I DO NOT store student numbers in my phone and I am not going to scroll back up thru lots of texts to try and figure out who you are.

If you text me at ANY TIME AFTER THE SEMESTER ENDS, tell me your first and last name and then we can have a conversation.

I help many students after they leave my class and I am happy to help you after you are done with my class as long as you communicate like an adult.

I truly enjoy helping students and former students who are in the field and working on their own vehicles learn to diagnose and fix vehicles BUT, I am NOT an emergency, on-call 24/7 savior so do not expect me to diagnose a vehicle over the phone in 5 minutes, at 2 in the morning when you are broke down on I-35 while trying to get home from 6th street after partying or after you spent 4 days trying to diagnose a vehicle problem in a shop you work in and the boss has just given you 30 minutes to fix it or you are fired. In other words, Be Mature and be Reasonable in your requests.
When you initiate a conversation with me, give me ALL the relevant information and then ask your question and then wait for a response. I WILL get back to you as soon as I can and I am usually able to respond with in an hour or so during normal waking hours but it may be a few minutes, a few hours, a few days or a week or more depending on what you ask me, when you ask me and what else I am dealing with at that time.

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Due to Repeated Irresponsible behaviors by students, virtually every semester, that negatively impact the learning environment;
Students are not allowed to leave a class or lab at any time during or at the end of a class or lab

FOR ANY REASON until released by the instructor.

If you must go to the bathroom or need to leave the learning environment for any reason between class breaks, let me know and make sure I acknowledge you BEFORE you leave and then notify me when you RETURN and make sure I acknowledge your return.

You do not have to ask if you can go to the bathroom, you are an adult and can go anytime you choose, but you do have to let me know you are leaving the class or lab and that you have returned.

FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU DAILY CLASS AND/OR LAB GRADE BEING LOWERED IN PROPORTION TO YOUR FAILURE.

PHONES and Other Electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the instructional and learning times in my lectures or labs unless I specifically direct you to do so, per occurrence.

Make sure your Phone & All other Devices are on Silent Mode during ALL class & lab times.

If you need my assistance due to some emergency,

Notify me immediately and we will do our best to address the issue.

Failure to follow this rule set will almost certainly cause a student to be dropped from a class or at minimum have their daily grade lowered or become a “0”, at the discretion of the instructor.

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Performance:

> Successful People Understand that Real Industry Cares about HOW YOU PERFORM, Not What You Say You Know, Not Who You Know, Not How Many Degrees You Have or Anything Else - Just Your PERFORMANCE.

> You May Need those Other Things listed above to Get a Chance to Perform in the position you want but How You Perform WILL Dictate Your Level of Success.

> Your Performance Includes your punctuality, your attitude, your dependability, your technical skills, your interaction skills, your communications skills and your quality of work done.

In Order to Help You See the Big Picture and Hopefully Better Understand How a Business Works or Should Work and Therefore Help You be a More Productive Member of Society;

Here is a Chart of what it takes for a business to properly operate and improve.

Where do YOU fit?

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Make a mental video of what you See & Hear!

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SCANS SKILLS:

Complete explanations of these headings are found in the GUIDELINES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS IN WORKFORCE EDUCATION by the Texas Coordinating Board.

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 QUALITIES

I. Responsibility

II. Self-Esteem

III. Sociability

IV. Self-Management

V. Integrity and Honesty

2. WORKPLACE 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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GENERAL COURSE RULES AND POLICIES:

- THE RULES PRESENTED IN THIS SYLLABUS APPLY AT ALL TIMES WHILE BEING PRESENT IN CLASS, LAB/SHOP AND/OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR, ANY SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR, ANY OF THE TOOL ROOM STAFF, ANY ACC EMPLOYEE AND/OR ANY OWNER OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY ACC PARTNER OR TEACHING LOCATION.

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- 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

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- Student Rights & Responsibilities:

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Discrimination Prohibited: ACC 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. All reports are investigated. 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
Students may be expelled from a class on a first offense if it is severe enough. DON’T DO IT!!!

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- Use of ACC email: All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC mail 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 ACC mail 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

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- Due to the important nature of the material covered during the first day of class, any student who misses the first day of class may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor at any time in the semester.

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- Folders, Quizzes, Homework & any other assignment or work due is only accepted at the time they are called for in class or when the instructor has stated they are due via the syllabus, electronically or verbally. Assignments and work due are not accepted at any other time unless the instructor decides to give a variance or exception per incident. You can NOT turn in assignments or work due, early or late without permission from the instructor PER OCCURRENCE.

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- In addition to all other reasons stated in this syllabus, Students may be dropped or have disciplinary action taken at the discretion of the instructor for any of the following reasons:

1) Excessive absences,

2) Lack of course pre-requisite(s),

3) Lack of progress in the course,

4) Failure to take more than one test, quiz and/or assignment,

6) Failure to comply with the course and/or department safety policies,

7) Being habitually tardy and/or Sleeping in class as determined by the instructor,

8) Being tardy and/or leaving early for more than 10% of a course’s total meetings,

10) Failure to follow the instruction given by the instructor.

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- In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

- The student is responsible for getting the books and any other required course materials in time to have all homework and assignments turned in on time. Late work due to not getting materials in a timely manner may not be accepted at the discretion of the instructor.

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- Student Complaints:

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- Good communications are necessary for success and the instructor will do their best to clearly communicate what is expected of students and what they need to do for each needed class task. As such, Students are expected to follow the directions & instructions given by the instructor. If there are any questions or confusion as to what the instructor is directing a student to do, it is up to the student to ask for and seek clarification since the instructor cannot know if a student does not understand what they are supposed to do if the student does not communicate that to the instructor.

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- The PROPER Uniform shirt is required, and a student may be dropped from the course for not wearing the required uniform shirt and a student may be kicked out of class on any given day for not wearing the required uniform shirt, at the discretion of the instructor.

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- Students can NOT leave class or lab for any reason without permission from the instructor per occurrence. Some examples but not all are as follows: Students can NOT take a break, can NOT go to the Restroom, can NOT get drinks or food or walk away from the lab or class area without specific permission by the instructor to do so per occurrence. If you receive permission one time for any of the above or any other reason, you do NOT have permission to leave for that or any other reason at another time during that class or lab or any other class or lab. If a student leaves the class or lab area without first getting permission from the instructor, they may lose points on their daily grade, get a zero for a daily grade or be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor.

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- A student may be dropped from a class at the discretion of the instructor for any of the following reasons: Lack of progress on class and/or lab assignments, Not doing two or more homework or lab assignments, being a distraction to other students or the instructor, cheating in any form, sleeping in class, disrupting the class or lab environment, using an electronic device without permission given before the use of the device per occurrence or any other action that distracts from the learning environment or causes or could cause a safety hazard to anyone.

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Students MUST Apply for Graduation in order to receive a diploma or certificate. Students must apply for graduation before the deadline to qualify. Students can go to the following link to applying for graduation.

https://www.austincc.edu/degrees-and-certificates/earn-a-degree-and-transfer/apply-to-graduate

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On Time & Regular attendance is required. If a student misses a total of 2 classes/labs or accumulates a total of 10 hours of missed time from the course regardless if it is excused or unexcused missed time they may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor will deduct points off of your daily grade for showing up late, being absent, leaving class or lab when it is not a whole class break and/or leaving early, at the discretion of the instructor. You can’t learn if you’re not in the class and lab. Coming late disrupts the other students learning and therefore causes numerous problems, repeatedly being late will cause your daily grade to be severely reduced or result in a daily grade of Zero (0), at the discretion of the instructor.

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Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class and lab discussions. In any classroom or lab 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. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom and lab/shop discussions.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available at http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services: Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, 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 face-to-face and 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. Tutoring schedules can be found at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/tutoring/tutoring-schedules.

Library Services: ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet check out, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services. In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website and students can use their ACC eID logins to access all online materials, including eBooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos. ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat. Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation. Visit:

Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu
Ask a Librarian: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

Email: library@austincc.edu

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Warnings before disciplinary action is taken by the instructor for any infraction of the rules may or may not be given to student(s); it is the student’s responsibility to know all of the rules and to follow them on their own at all times. Points taken off for any infraction of the rules may or may not be discussed with the student at the time of the incident. A student may set up an appointment with the instructor to discuss any infraction, suspected infraction of the rules or other concerns. It is the students Responsibility to know their grade and any deductions.

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YOU MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AND/OR RECEIVE A GRADE OF “F” FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs while in class or lab, HAVING A BAD ATTITUDE, BEING BELLIGERENT, BEING DISRUPTIVE TO THE SHOP/LAB, CLASSROOM AND/OR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, BULLYING, REFUSING TO FOLLOW THE RULES GIVEN IN THIS SYLLABUS, REFUSING TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE INSTRUCTOR, ANY SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR, ANY ACC EMPLOYEE AND/OR THE TOOL ROOM STAFF. THIS SAME RULE APPLIES AND EXTENDS TO ANY SHOP, BUSINESS OWNER, REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY LOCATION IN WHICH ACC CLASSES ARE TAUGHT OR STUDENTS ARE AT DURING ANY ACC RELATED ACTIVITY. If any inappropriate action by a student is severe enough, as determined by the instructor, the student may have the campus or local police called to deal with them and if applicable charges may be filed on the student.

ANY STUDENT SHOWING AGGRESSION AND/OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR/CONDUCT AND/OR HAS A PROVOCATIVE OR THREATENING MANNER, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANY ACC EMPLOYEE, TOWARDS ANYONE WHILE IN CLASS, LAB/SHOP OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF ANY ACC FACULTY OR STAFF, MAY HAVE THE CAMPUS OR LOCAL POLICE CALLED TO HAVE THEM REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND MAY RECEIVE AN “F” FOR A CLASS GRADE AND MAY HAVE CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST THEM.
Any incident severe enough to have the police called may result in the student(s) being dropped from the course at the discretion of the instructor.

ANYONE WHO IS WEARING PROVOCATIVE or Inappropriate CLOTHING, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, MAY BE ASKED TO cover themselves or the offensive clothing, LEAVE THE CLASS/LAB AND MAY RECEIVE A LOWERED DAILY GRADE OR A ZERO (0) FOR THE CLASS/LAB DAILY GRADES. Repeated offenses may result in the student being dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor.

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IF THERE ARE REPEAT AND/OR SEVERE OFFENSES OF BREAKING ANY OF THE RULES IN THIS SYLLABUS OR THE RULES OF ANY ACC FACILITY OR TEACHING LOCATION, AS DETERMINED

BY THE INSTRUCTOR, A STUDENT MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AT THE DISCRETION

OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

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Students MUST work on the vehicle/job/equipment/item they are assigned and only on that vehicle/job/equipment/item unless the instructor re-assigns them to another vehicle/job/equipment/item. If a student is asked to help another student by anyone other than the instructor, that student must first get permission to help the other student before doing so. Each Student is responsible for the specific part of the job they were told to do and/or that they started doing. Each Student is responsible for completing the portion of the job they were assigned and/or started unless moved to another job by the instructor. If a student is moved to another job by the instructor, the student is responsible for giving all needed information to the person/student who takes over the job or portion of the job still remaining to be finished. Any student who takes over a job from another student or the instructor is responsible for completing that job properly.

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- Each Student is responsible for getting All of their work and their teams work verified by the instructor. All work must be verified and approved by the instructor before a vehicle is allowed to be released from the shop.

- Failure to get your and/or your teams work verified and approved for release from the shop by the instructor may result in your and/or your team’s daily grade lowered or result in a “0” for the daily grade, at the discretion of the instructor. At the discretion of the instructor, repeat offenses of not getting your or your teams work approved for release from the course may result in a student or team being dropped from the course due to non-compliance to the rules.

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All left over parts, core parts, unnecessary or extra pieces and parts, good and bad, from a vehicle/job/equipment go into the vehicle in a manner such that it/they will not damage the vehicle or get it dirty/oily and/or in a storage bin, box, container or a specific location identified by the instructor for that vehicle/job/equipment. No parts or pieces are thrown away until the job is complete, and the customer picks up the vehicle. The only exception to this is if the instructor directs or gives permission to the student to do differently.

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Students are required to earn a "C" or better in all courses in order to obtain either a certificate of completion or degree. Students who either arrive late for class, don’t participate in classes and labs, leave early and/or do not bring textbooks and tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and/or receive a grade better than "D". For further information see the sections on "graduation" and “Academic Suspension” in the Administration Information area of the current ACC Catalog.

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Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency require that all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop/lab activities and may have to leave the shop/lab area and may have their grade lowered because of missing lab.

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 an 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.

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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 the Student Handbook. Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include 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 and self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes (whether taken orally, electronically or on paper), projects (either individual or group); classroom presentations and homework. Student profit associated with any lab or class project/work is prohibited. 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. The minimum penalty for violation of these policies is a grade of “F” for the course.

All forms and types of tobacco and vapor products are prohibited on any ACC campus. Use of any type or amount of tobacco or vapor product may result in you being dropped from the course for not adhering to ACC policy.

Any use of alcohol, mind altering substances, physical capability altering substances and/or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may result in a student being removed from a class on the 1st offense, at the discretion of the instructor. Any student under the influence or suspected to be under the influence of mind-altering substances, drugs and/or alcohol may be asked to leave class, may have the local or campus police called to investigate and/or have charges filed on them and it may be recommended that they are removed from the course and possibly the entire ACC academic program.

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Any student or person causing or instigating any type of dangerous situation due to drugs, alcohol or any other inappropriate activity or behavior may have the police called on them, charges filed and/or full prosecution under the law recommended or attempted.

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Students are NOT allowed to Get ANY Equipment Out or Put ANY Equipment Away that is stored in any Shop Area, Separated Area or Any Buildings or Room(s) without Express Permission from your instructor per occurrence. This applies every time you deal with ACC equipment or any equipment in any location in which ACC classes are taught. Permission given one time does not give permission to get that equipment or any other equipment out at any future timeframe. Violations may result in You and/or Your Team Getting a “0” for that day’s lab grade. Multiple and/or Repeat Offenses may cause You and/or Your Team to be dropped from the class.

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Don't Beat On or Apply Excessive Force To ANYTHING Unless Approved By the Instructor first. If You Don't Know How to Do Something, Ask Your Instructor, There May Be A Tool or Procedure to Do what you are trying to accomplish.

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Unauthorized Parking of a Vehicle by A Student in The Automotive Shop Area or Anywhere Inside the Fenced In Areas Near The Automotive Building may Result It The Vehicle Being Towed With No Notice Given To Student or Owner and if towed all fees associated with the removal of the vehicle Will Be At the Expense & Resolution of the Student.
If class is being held in a satellite location or any location that is not a “regular” ACC campus, all students must ask the instructor where they can park and get express permission by the instructor to park in any given location. Parking in any area not approved by the instructor may result in a student having their vehicle towed off at the expense of the student and/or the student being dropped from the class if repeat offenses occur and/or the student’s grade may be reduced as the discretion of the instructor.

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If ANY Student Does Not help Clean the Bay/Area Worked in or Does Not Clean the Bay/Area Worked in Properly based on the discretion of the Instructor, WILL receive points off of their daily grade and/or their team’s daily grade and repeat or multiple offenses may result in a student or team being dropped from the course.

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If a student damages any vehicle(s), Shop Item, Tool, Door, Lift, Building, Equipment, Item or Device not owned by them then at the discretion of the instructor, discretion of an ACC employee or discretion of any person whose equipment or item is damaged or any entity who experiences a financial loss or reduction of value in any way associated with the Students actions may result in the student being held financially responsible for any and all damage their actions are involved in causing. Any entity who experiences a monetary loss of any type due to any action of a student and/or a team of students has the right to hold that student and/or the team or any sub-set of that team of students legally and/or financially responsible for their actions in order to receive any necessary resolution in recovering and restoring all value of their loss. ACC and/or Any person or entity experiencing a monetary loss due to a student’s actions May File On that students and/or that students’ Parents Vehicle, Homeowners and/or other Insurance or require that student and/or their parent/guardian to pay for the monetary loss.

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Students MUST properly and legibly fill out Vehicle Repair Orders, Lab sheets, Job Sheets and any other vehicle/equipment and shop related documents. Students MUST provide their Name, the Date, a Description What was Done to the Vehicle or Piece of Equipment, the Names of Everyone who Worked on the Vehicle or Piece or Equipment, What Parts were Replaced, what is Still Left to Do to Finish the Vehicle or Piece of Equipment and Any Additional Recommendations to Improve or Repair the Vehicle or Piece of Equipment.

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Campus Carry: 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 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999. Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry. Students must adhere to all ACC policies and rules at all times while on campus and in class. Failure to follow the rules on concealed handguns may result in a student being kicked out of the course. 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. In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

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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/.

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 pantries are located in all campus Student Life offices: https://sites.austincc.edu/sl/programs/foodpantry/.
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/.
Drop-in child watch is available at Highland Campus: http://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care/child-watch-drop-in-center.

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

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

After Hours:

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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CARE & CLEANING OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, CLASSROOM AREA & THE SHOP AREA:

All students are REQUIRED to participate in shop and classroom cleanup at the end of each class/lab period. All tools will be cleaned and put in the proper place before class will be dismissed. All trash and any other items designated by the Instructor will be cleaned up from the class and lab environment before students are allowed to leave. Failure to help clean up and put tool away WILL result in YOUR daily grade being lowered or become a “0”.

Failure to PUT A VEHICLE BACK TOGETHER PROPERLY AND Clean Up After Yourself And/or Your Team will affect your grade, possibly affect your team member’s grades and may result in a class/lab grade of “0” for that day. Excessive or Repeat offenses may result in a student being dropped from the course.

The lab must be clean before anyone is allowed to leave, whether it is your mess or not, you cannot leave until it is cleaned up unless the instructor specifically tells you different at each and every lab/shop time.

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VEHICLES and/or EQUIPMENT/ITEMS for SHOP WORK:

- Automobiles and/or Equipment/Items for Shop Work are an Important part of the course and Although vehicles and equipment are always needed for shop work, whose vehicle/equipment and which vehicle/equipment is worked on first is not considered an important part of the course.

- All vehicles/equipment being worked on in the shop must first be approved by the Instructor.

- Even though emergencies occur with vehicle/equipment breaking down, we are not here to schedule work as a garage would. Time schedules, who owns a vehicle or piece of equipment and/or Any hardship related to not getting a vehicle or piece of equipment fixed in any given timeframe will not be considered as related to repair work of any given vehicle/equipment.

- Only work related to the course will be considered unless there is a very compelling reason to deviate as determined by the Instructor. No work will be performed on a vehicle/equipment if the subject has not first been covered in the classroom or by the instructor in the lab unless there is a very compelling reason to deviate as determined by the Instructor.

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GRADING:

During the Course Your Overall Course Grade as Well as ALL other Official Grades for the Class are NOT FOUND in Blackboard or Online, they are Kept in the Instructors Official Grading Matrix which is NOT Available Online.

- FORMULA: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = 0-59

Grading Chart – Visual Explanation Scenarios of the Grading System

Mediocre Performance Example: Student Shows Up Late 1-2 Times, Is Absent Once, Does Most Homework & Very Little Study for Quizzes & Crams for Final. Student Earns 72 Final Course Grade.

Excellent Performance Example: Student is Sober, On Time, Works Hard, Studies All Semester. Student Earns 100 for a Final Course Grade.

1. 1. This is an Educational Course Designed to Prepare You for the Work Force and Therefore Your grade is determined much like a paycheck in a real automotive shop. As an example, the first day you clock in at work you have earned no money and until you are at work and performing the needed tasks properly then you don’t earn any money. As you perform work properly you earn money in a shop and the more work you do at a high-quality level the more money you will make.

In much the same way as a job, your grade is based on you showing up sober, on time, every time, with a good attitude, mentally and physically ready to work, doing all class work, doing all lab work properly, studying weekly and doing all homework and assignments.

1. 1. Showing up every class, on time, sober, with a good attitude, dressed properly, having your tools & ready to work is required to succeed in this class because it is the minimum requirement for keeping a meaningful job in the work force. Failure to follow these requirements will result in a student being dropped from the course at the discretion of the instructor.

1. 1. Your “class paycheck” [i.e.: Grade] can range from 0 – 100 points Depending on YOUR Performance.

Employers are Looking for People Who:

1) SHOW UP SOBER,

2) SHOW UP ON TIME,

3) SHOW UP EVERY TIME,

4) SHOW UP WITH A GOOD ATTITUDE,

5) SHOW UP MENTALLY READY TO WORK

6) SHOW UP PHYSICALLY READY TO WORK. {Dressed Properly & Have Your Tools}

IT TAKES ZERO (0) TALENT TO DO THESE 6 THINGS

As such, you are Expected, Required AND Held Accountable to do ALL of these Plus the Course Requirements, Rules and Assigned Work to achieve a passing grade in this class.

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Class Grade: 20% = (5% from Folder & 15% from Participation/Attendance/Attitude/Etc.)

Your Attendance, Your Attitude and Your Constructive Participation in class are all part of this grade. Bringing books and supplies to every class/lab and participation in discussions and demonstrations is a large part of this grade.

If you miss 2 classes/labs or accumulate a total of 10 or more hours total of missed class and lab time regardless if it is excused or unexcused via tardiness, leaving early, taking excessive breaks, being absent, etc. you can and may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. If you are late, take unapproved or excessive breaks and/or leave early then for every ¼ hour that is totaled you may lose up to 5 points off of your final grade at the discretion of the instructor.

FAILURE TO BRING YOUR TOOLS, BOOKS, SAFETY GLASSES & ANY OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS TO EACH AND EVERY CLASS/LAB MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AND/OR HAVING YOUR OVERALL AND/OR DAILY GRADE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

Your folder is also part of your class grade.

The Binder MUST have 3 Ring of 1-1/2 to 2” Diameter in Size. NOTHING LARGER OR SMALLER!!!

ALL Dividers MUST have Tabs

The Folder Grading Sheets MUST ALWAYS be Kept in the Proper Order 1-5

Your folder is 25% of your class grade and your class grade is 20% of your overall grade. Your folder must be organized and ready to be checked at the beginning of every class/lab. The folder will be randomly checked throughout the semester, you will not be given time to organize your folder when it is called for or picked up for a “folder check”. You Final Folder Grade is an average of all your folder check grades throughout the semester. Example: if you get a 20 the first time, then a 40 the next time, the and 80 the third time and a 100 the fourth and fifth times then your grade would be (20+40+60+80+100)/5 = 300/5 = 60, which is failing. Make your folder perfect the first time and then it is easy to maintain.

All Homework Assignments Done in Blackboard and any other homework handouts, papers, answer sheets, etc. MUST be Printed and Put into Your Folder in the Appropriate Section BEFORE you get to class on the Day that Homework is Due. Failure to have ALL homework Printed and put in your folder properly will cause your folder grade to be reduced significantly per occurrence.

If you would like to reduce the amount of paper you will have in your folder, it is acceptable to Print your Blackboard Homework on Both Sides of Each Piece of Paper and Reduce the Size to as small as 50% of the Original Size.

YOU CAN NOT PRINT IT SMALLER THAN 50% OF THE ORIGINAL SIZE DUE TO READABILITY ISSUES. Failure to follow this rule will cause your folder grade to be reduced the first time it occurs and reduced exponentially per occurrence thereafter.

DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO PRINT YOUR HOMEWORK OR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING, CLASSROOM OR LAB BECAUSE THOSE PRINTERS HAVE LOTS OF PROBLEMS AND DO NOT WORK MUCH OF THE TIME AND YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE HOMEWORK PRINTED AND IN YOUR FOLDER BEFORE CLASS STARTS.
ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED, FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME, FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME AND 100 POINT OFF THE 4TH TIME.
All missing documents, sloppy and/or dirty/greasy documents, dirty/greasy portions of the folder or its content, any documents not part of this class and any out of place items will cause your folder grade to be lowered significantly with each problem or issue. YOUR FOLDER IS TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL IN ORDER TO GET A PASSING GRADE ON IT. IF YOUR FOLDER IS NOT NEAT, CLEAN, EASY TO TURN THE PAGES, EASY TO FLIP TO ANY PAGE IN IT OR IN ANY OTHER WAY IS NOT PROFESSIONAL IN ITS APPEARANCE, USEFULNESS AND OPERATION YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY PER ISSUE AND PER OCCURRENCE. ALL OF THE PAGES MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED IN THE 3 RINGS, ANY TEAR OUT OF PAGES, PAPERS, DIVIDERS, ETC. THAT CAUSE A PAGE TO BE LOOSE, HANG OUT THE EDGES OR COME OUT OF THE FOLDER WILL CAUSE YOUR GRADE TO BE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY. IF DEEMED TO HAVE AN UNACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM BY THE INSTRUCTOR THEN YOUR FOLDER GRADE WILL BE A ZERO (0).
Your folder will be graded based on Professionalism, neatness, completeness, having all documents in proper order, proper organization & overall presentation. Repeated and Uncorrected problems will count off progressively more points on your folder grade each time they occur.

Your folder documents MUST be in the following order with each of these sections and all pages being neatly clipped into the rings of a 3-ring binder and separated with the correct type of divider page: Cover Page ON the Front Cover of the Folder and as The First Page of the Folder, Divider, Syllabus, Divider, Safety Certificates, Divider, Homework, Divider, Pop Quizzes, Divider, Hand Outs, Divider, Vehicle Repair Orders & LAB Sheets, Divider, Notes & Other Relevant Course Information.

The cover pages must have the following information is this order: Your First & Last Name, Course Name, Semester & Year Course is Being Taken and Instructors Name. A divider with a tab that sticks out past the edge of the other pages must be in between each section of the folder. Your folder must be no more than 2” wide at the spine.
Students are to have ONLY this courses information in the folder, Unless the instructor gives the student a specific variance per occurrence. The folder must be ready at the beginning of every class and include all materials listed above in the notebook, in order and containing all materials the student has & should have by the beginning of each class. Documents handed out during a given class are not required to be properly placed in the folder until after that class is over but before the beginning of the next class.
All documents not correctly placed in the folder and properly secured in the rings of the binder will cause points to be taken off of your folder grade per occurrence and per document. Example, 3 loose pages in the folder or folder pockets will count against the folder grade per page and per occurrence.
Since the folder is an easy grade and simply requires a small amount of time organizing it each week, the points off for repeated issues in the folder will increase for the same item as the semester progresses. For example, not properly securing papers or not properly organizing the folder will cause an increase in the number points deducted from the student’s folder grad each time the folder is graded as the semester progresses. The same issue may count off 10 points near the beginning of the semester and count off 30+ points later in the semester.

ALL ISSUES &/OR PROBLEMS MARKED &/OR INDICATED ON A FOLDER GRADING SHEET MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE NEXT TIME THE FOLDER IS GRADED.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING DOUBLE THE POINTS OFF THE SECOND TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING FOUR TIMES THE FIRST SET OF POINTS OFF (TWICE THE SECOND SET OF POINT OFF) THE THIRD TIME.

FAILURE TO CORRECT EACH ISSUE WILL RESULT IN THE POINTS LOST PER ISSUE BEING 100 POINTS OFF THE 4TH TIME.

The Folder Grading Sheet is near the end of this syllabus, the student must make 5 copies of that folder grading sheet and put them as the 5 LAST pages of your folder for this course.

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You are not allowed to leave a class or lab at any time during or at the end of a class or lab FOR ANY REASON until released by the instructor. Failure to follow this rule may cause a student to be dropped from a class or have their daily grade lowered or become a “0”.

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Shop/Lab Grade: 20%

FAILURE TO FULLY AND PROPERLY REASSEMBLE, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE INSTRUCTOR, ANY AND ALL COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, PROJECTS, UNITS, ITEMS OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU OR YOUR TEAM WORKS ON WILL RESULT IN A ZERO (0) FOR YOUR ENTIRE TEAMS OVERALL COURSE LABS GRADES. EVERYTHING YOU AND/OR YOUR TEAM WORK ON MUST BE REASSEMBLED PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE INSTRUCTOR AND THEN PUT IN THE PROPER LOCATION AS DEFINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR OR YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL RECEIVE A ZERO (0) FOR YOUR COURSE LAB GRADE(S).

TOOL CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED AT EACH CLASS/LAB AND ANY STUDENT NOT HAVING THEIR OWN TOOLS WILL HAVE THEIR LAB GRADE REDUCED UP TO 100 POINTS FOR THAT LAB.

Your Attendance, Your Attitude, Your Properly Completed Work, Vehicle Repair Order Sheets and Your Constructive Participation in lab are all part of this grade. Bringing TOOLS, books/manuals and supplies to every class/lab and constructive participation in the shop will all be used to determine your FINAL Lab GRADE. The Terms Vehicle Repair Order, Work Order and Job Sheet mean the same thing in the context of this syllabus and course and may be used interchangeably.

FAILURE TO BRING YOUR TOOLS, BOOKS, SAFETY GLASSES & ANY OTHER REQUIRED or NECESSARY ITEMS TO EACH AND EVERY CLASS and LAB MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DROPPED FROM THE COURSE AND/OR HAVING YOUR OVERALL AND/OR DAILY GRADE LOWERED SIGNIFICANTLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

You will NOT be allowed to leave the shop until all bays/areas worked in are cleaned up and approved by the Instructor. Anyone that leaves a bay/area dirty may have up to 10 points per incident deducted from their FINAL COURSE GRADE. A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part. The overall evaluation of your shop work will be directly related to the shop grade. You are not allowed to leave a class or lab until released by the instructor.

If you miss 2 classes/labs or accumulate a total of 10 or more hours total of missed class and/or lab time regardless if it is excused or unexcused due to tardiness, leaving early, taking excessive breaks, being absent, etc. you may be dropped from the class at the discretion of the instructor. If you are late or leave early, then for every ¼ hour that is accumulatively totaled you may lose up to 5 points off of your FINAL GRADE at the discretion of the instructor. If you take frequent, excessive or inappropriately timed breaks, your shop grade will suffer.

POOR QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP WILL RESULT IN A LOWERED OR “0” DAILY SHOP GRADE. REPEATED LOW QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND/OR REPAIR COMEBACKS WILL RESULT IN A LOWERED OR “0” TOTAL SHOP GRADE.

SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT AND IS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. SAFETY VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERED GRADE, POSSIBLY A DAILY GRADE OF 0 AND/OR BEING DROPPED FROM THE CLASS ON THE FIRST OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OCCURRENCE. SAFETY VIOLATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, NOT FOLLOWING SHOP RULES, INAPPROPRIATE ACTIONS IN THE SHOP OR ANY OTHER NONPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT THAT ENDANGERS OR COULD POTENTIALLY ENDANGER ANYONE OR ANYTHING IN THE SHOP UNDULY, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

A Vehicle Repair Order(VRO) &/or Lab Skills Sheets (Lab Sheets)is required for every job/vehicle/piece of equipment you work on individually or as part of a designated team that the instructor assigns for a lab. The VRO &/or Lab Sheet must have the instructor’s signature to be considered valid and count towards your grade. If the instructor does not sign the VRO &/or Lab Sheet then that VRO &/or Lab Sheet will count against a student’s grade for both that lab and for their overall course grade. All VRO &/or Lab Sheets must be presented to the instructor by the student to receive a signature. Signatures for VRO &/or Lab Sheets are only given on the day the work is performed unless the instructor gives a variance. At the discretion of the instructor, a signature may not be given on a VRO &/or Lab Sheet if the VRO &/or Lab Sheet is not presented the day the work is performed and/or the student did not significantly contribute to the project/work/repair they were assigned and/or the student did not fill out the VRO &/or Lab Sheet correctly and/or did not fix an issue with a VRO &/or Lab Sheet when told to do so by the instructor. VRO & Lab Sheets are part of a completed folder and all VRO &/or Lab Sheet must be in a properly completed folder to count towards a grade. For each unsigned, unacceptable and/or missing VRO &/or Lab Sheet your overall COURSE grade will be reduced by up to 2 points per VRO &/or Lab Sheet. Points will be deducted off of your lab grade for every missing VRO &/or Lab Sheet that has not had a variance per occurrence. If you receive a VRO &/or Lab Sheet variance from the instructor, you must put a page in your folder immediately following all of the regular VRO &/or Lab Sheet stating that the instructor gave you a variance and all related details to that variance. The student is responsible for making GOOD copies of the VROs & Lab Sheets to be used for the folder, only 1 will be provided by the instructor. Poor quality copies will not be accepted/signed. All variances from this policy are at the sole discretion of the instructor.

You MUST bring your tools to every lab or you may receive a “0” for a daily lab grade. Tool Lists for each class can be found at: www.austincc.edu/autotech.

REQUIRED Safety Certificates: You must have all required Safety Certificates done, and the certificates PRINTED OUT and presented to the instructor before the beginning of lab on the 3rd class meeting. READ THIS: YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN TO LAB ON THE 3rd OR ANY SUBSEQUENT LAB TIME UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL REQUIRED Safety Certificates DONE. You WILL receive a “0” for your Lab grade for each day you miss lab due to not having all Safety Certificates finished and presented to your instructor ON PAPER unless the instructor allows a specific variance.

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Test: 20%

- I usually only give one major exam at the end of the semester which will total out to 20% of your grade. Some classes also have a Midterm Exam that has a custom grading formula based on the course.

- The same rules regarding the Final Exam apply to the Midterm Exam.

- NO Personal Electronic Devices are allowed to be used on a test, exam or quiz, unless the instructor tells you to do so for that 1 occurrence only.

If you are Allowed to Take Final At All, You will get 1 Point Off Per Minute Your are Late to the Final Exam Class Based On Instructors Clock at the Instructors Discretion.

If You Don’t Show Up or don’t show up ON TIME For ANY PART of the Final Exam Or for Either of the Last 2 Classes for this course then 10 Points will be taken Off of Your Overall Course Grade per each of those 2 Classes, at the discretion of the instructor.

- In order to take the final exam or any other test, quiz or exam - You must arrive on time, be in your seat and be ready to take the exam/quiz/test before it is handed out or verbally started unless the instructor allows a variance due to extenuating circumstances. Failure to be in the classroom, in your seat and ready to take the test/exam once they are handed out or started verbally will cause you to not be able to take the final exam or any other test, quiz or exam unless there are extenuating circumstances that you have discussed with the instructor ahead of time or as soon as you are able, and the instructor has agreed to let you take or make up the exam/quiz/test. Failure to take an exam/quiz/test will result in a 0 as your grade for that exam/quiz/test.

- If you are late and the instructor decides, at his discretion, to allow you to take the final exam or any portion of the final exam then For Every 1 Minute you were late to class or any part of the final exam, Based On The Instructor’s Clock/Phone, 1 Point Per 1 Minute You were late will be taken Off Your Final Exam Grade and Your Daily Class and Lab Grades, at the Instructor’s Discretion.

- Your final exam May consist of a paper/written portion, an online portion and a hands-on portion. The paper/written portion will constitute 20% - 80% of your overall final exam grade, the online portion will constitute 20%-80% of your overall final exam grade and the hands-on portion will constitute 20% - 80% of your overall final exam grade. The weighted average of the three portions of the final exam as well as any adjustments based on Post Test or Exit Exam Scores will constitute your final exam grade.

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- ASE Tests: As a REWARD for Working Hard, Being Focused and Performing at a High Level, If you receive a passing grade on the official ASE certification test during this semester in the specific subject area being taught for this course and you have an overall average grade of 80 or better on the instructors grade sheet at the class/lab the week before the final exam is scheduled to be given by the instructor, you may be able to be exempted from taking the written/paper and Blackboard portions of the final exam once the instructor has received a certified PAPER (NOT ELECTRONIC) copy of the document proving you have passed the ASE test in the specific subject area being taught and if the instructor believes you have sufficiently proven your ability to perform the work in that subject area. You must request exemption and then receive direct approval from the instructor in order to be exempted from the written/paper and Blackboard portions of the final exam. All students MUST take the hands-on & Post Test / Exit Exam portions of the final exam. If you provide a certified ASE test result showing you passed the official ASE test in the subject area of this course and are also exempted by the instructor from taking the paper/written and Blackboard portions of the final exam based on an official ASE certification test passing grade and have proven your ability to do the course work to the instructor’s satisfaction, you will receive a 100 on the written and Blackboard portions of your final exam. Variances for exemption for already having passed the official ASE test for this courses subject before this semester began are at the instructor’s discretion.

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- TESTING CENTER POLICY: Tests will NOT be given in the testing center except in special circumstances. Each test and/or quiz will be administered in class/lab unless there is a special need to do so. If a test must be given in the testing center the following will be used: The ACC Testing Centers, follow standard procedures so students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests. Students should familiarize themselves with the student guidelines. Students must present an ACC student ID card or government issued ID and know their ACC ID number before they can test. It is necessary to check in at the Testing Center kiosk before taking a test. To check in, one must know the following information:
Student ID number
Course prefix and number
Course synonym
Course section number
Test number
Instructor’s name

- For additional information on using the Testing Center, please go to: http://www.austincc.edu/students/testing-services/instructional-testing

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Homework: 20% * HOMEWORK IS ALWAYS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS,

unless the instructor gives a variance for a specific homework.

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Quizzes: 20% Total for All Pop Quizzes

- If You are late to class & a Pop quiz has been handed out you will Not be allowed to take pop quiz & get 0 grade at the discretion of the instructor.

7 Requirements for Pop Quiz Grading:

1. Put an X or a check on first letter of answer or where your answer should have been

2. Multiply the Number of Correct Answers times the Points per Answer

3. Write the Number of Points Earned per Question Right Next to the Question Number

4. Circle the Number of Points Earned Written Next to the Question Number

5. Add Up the Points Earned for all Questions to Get Your Grade

6. Write Your Grade Right Under Your Name

7. Circle Your Grade Under Your Name

- Periodically a quiz or pop quiz is given in class. There are usually 3-6 pop quizzes throughout the semester, but this number will vary depending on the class type, instructors plan and length of semester. This grade is based upon the average of all quizzes during the semester. In order to take the final exam or any other test, quiz or exam - you must arrive on time. Failure to be in the classroom and ready to take the test once they are handed out or started verbally will cause you to not be able to take the exam or any other test, quiz or exam unless there are extenuating circumstances that you have discussed with the instructor ahead of time or as soon as you are able and/or the instructor has agreed to let you make up the exam/quiz/test or unless the instructor grants a variance. Failure to take an exam/quiz/test will result in a 0 as your grade for that exam/quiz/test. Some or possibly all quizzes and/or exams and/or tests may have a time limit and failure to finish the quiz before the time limit has expired will cause all remaining unanswered questions to be counted wrong. Make-up work may or may not be allowed at the sole discretion of the instructor. If you get all required Safety Certificates done on time and presented to the instructor on time and they are all in a form and format approved by the instructor, you will receive a 100 for the 1st pop quiz grade. If you do not get them done on time, you will receive points off that grade for each late certificate unless the instructor allows a variance due to extenuating circumstances. No Personal Electronic Devices are allowed to be used on a test or quiz.

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ABSENCES/TARDINESS/BEING LATE/LEAVING EARLY/TAKING BREAKS/LEAVING THE CLASS OR LAB AREA POLICY:

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE OR EXCUSED TARDY FROM THE INSTRUCTOR, YOU MUST CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTLY, using the contact information in this syllabus only, BEFORE CLASS BEGINS TO LET THE INSTRUCTOR KNOW YOU WILL BE ABSENT OR LATE AND WHY YOU WILL BE ABSENT OR LATE, CONTACTING ANY OTHER PERSON OR OFFICE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT, YOU MUST USE THE PHONE NUMBER AND/OR EMAIL ADDRESS CONTAINED IN THIS SYLLABUS TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR TALK DIRECTLY WITH THE INSTRUCTOR. Failure to follow this rule may result in a student getting a zero for any and/or all grades related to that time or day missed and at the discretion of the instructor the student may or may not be allowed to make up those grades or the missed time. Official Proof, including an official’s signature, maybe required for a tardy, absence or early release to counted as excused, based on the discretion of the instructor.

Students who are not present when role is taken will be marked tardy or as “left early” if they leave before released by the instructor. Role may be taken more than one time per class/lab period. Tardiness and/or Leaving Early and/or Taking Excessive/Inappropriately Timed Breaks will adversely affect your grade. There are Very few Acceptable Excuses for being Tardy or Absent, only Legitimate situations will be allowed to have an excused Absence or Tardy. Traffic, Work, Weather and Any Other Regularly, Semi-Regular, Obvious or Foreseeable Occurring or Reoccurring Situation that you could foresee or should have foreseen or prepared for DO NOT count as an excused tardy or as an excused absence. Sending/Leaving a text, email, phone call/voice mail or any other type of communication to the Instructor stating you will be late or absent DOES NOT make it excused, you will still have points deducted from your grade for being late or missing class whether it is excused or unexcused unless the instructor allows you to make up that time missed and any time missed for any reason counts against the maximum 10 hours missed rules noted in this syllabus.

All excused absences and tardiness are at the discretion of the Instructor and any work or information a Student missed due to being absent, tardy OR out of the class/lab while it is presented, whether the missed time is excused or unexcused, is the responsibility of the student to get and be prepared to be tested on. Documentation may be required by the Instructor to allow for any absence or tardy to be excused. AN Excused tardy and/or absence still count, just like unexcused time missed, against your accumulation of a maximum of 10 hours of total allowed missed class/lab time. An excused absence or tardy only allows the option for a student to submit or receive work/assignments/quizzes and/or makeup items/time and all of these options are at the discretion of the Instructor.

For every total hour that you are late to class/lab or leave early from class or lab, I may deduct up to 10 points off of your final grade. If you leave early from any class or lab without direct permission for that specific occurrence from the instructor, you may receive a 0 for your daily grade for your classroom and/or lab grade(s) and it may also result in you being dropped from the class. If you take a break or leave the class or lab to take a break without letting the instructor know, you may have your daily lab/class grade reduced or receive a daily grade of “0” for the lab and/or class. Excessive breaks as determined by the instructor will cause your grade to be lowered or even possibly result in a “0” for your daily lab and /or class grade. If you have excess tardiness, leaving early or taking breaks as determined by the instructor, you may be dropped from the class.