Faculty Syllabus

COURSE SYLLABUS
AUMT 1310 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS
T-TEN Section 001
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION & CONTACT
Instructor: Tim Carter
Office: Automotive Bldg. 5000 Room 5135.13
Office hours: Preferably By appointment or:
Monday & Wednesday 7am- 7:30 & 4pm- 4:30 pm
Office #: 512-223-0353
Email: timothy.carter@austincc.edu
COURSE 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.
Credit Hours: 3 College Credits
Weeks in the semester: 8 weeks
Class meeting times: Monday-Friday from 7:30am -4:15pm
Class meeting location: Round Rock Campus Room# 5116.00
1st 8 Week Session: -Jan 20, 2026 Mar 13, 2026
Class start date:February 9th
Final class date: February 24th
*Note: The T-TEN daily class schedule operates differently than the schedule posted on
the ACC course schedule because of ACC College Scheduling policy restrictions.
**In addition, all T-TEN classes are designed to foster continual collaboration among
class members in a cooperative learning environment to progress through and achieve
the learning outcomes identified for each subject area. This allows for a fluid pace that
ebbs and flows with the successes and challenges of the cohort. Due to the nature of
being acutely engaged with each class’s educational development, the start and end
dates of each course may fluctuate within a day or two accordingly.
PREREQUISITES
● AUMT 1291- TOYOTA MAINTENANCE & PRE-DELIVERY
● AUMT 1307- AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
● AUMT 2321- AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL THEORY
 

T-TEN PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND COURSE PROGRESSION
The T-TEN program is a structured and clearly defined program with progressive
classes that are intended to be taken in sequential order (Appendix A- ACC Toyota
T-TEN Program Structure.) Students must follow the set program structure which was
established and approved through partnership with Toyota Motor North America.
The Toyota T-TEN program essentially allows an enrolled student to earn dual credit
courses where the student earns ACC course credit and Toyota Course credit. To
achieve course credit for Austin Community College, a student must complete the
course with a course grade of at least 70 (C.) To achieve manufacturer course credit
for Toyota (TMNA), a student must complete the class with a course grade of at least 80
(B.) Due to the different minimum standards for each entity, a student could earn credit
for a class in the eyes of ACC and make progress in the T-TEN AAS degree while not
earning credit for the equivalent Toyota course.
Additionally, if a student drops a class or fails a class in the established T-TEN class
sequence, forward class progression is immediately halted and the student is no longer
in the T-TEN program. It is not beneficial for a student’s success in the program to
continue forward without building a solid understanding and skill execution of any
previous course content that is missing or lacking. Not completing a full education
foundation can lead to future struggles or failure. With student success in mind, any
such student must reapply to the T-TEN program and complete any missing classes
with a passing grade of at least a “C” or 70. Once caught up, the student may resume
taking T-TEN classes in the established sequential order.
ATTENDANCE:
“Austin Community College (ACC) values academic excellence and believes that
students should demonstrate commitment to this value. You are expected to
attend classes in order to satisfactorily complete course objectives.
You will be informed, via a written course syllabus, of all course objectives and
the instructor’s course policies. A student who is not in compliance with course
policies or not meeting course objectives in the syllabus may be withdrawn from
the course at the discretion of the instructor. A student who has been marked as
‘Never Attended’ on the instructor’s attendance certification roster will be
administratively withdrawn from the course, effective one day prior to the official
reporting date for the course.
It is your responsibility to consult with instructors and meet with your advisor
when course policies and objectives, such as the attendance policy, cannot be
met. You are strongly encouraged to officially drop/withdraw if you stop attending
class for any reason.”
Cited from: 2022-23 ACC Catalog & Student Handbook
This class is filled with extensive knowledge and learning outcomes that build upon
each other. The course content is intense and moves at a strenuous pace in order to
maximize student face to face time. Excessive absences will be a barrier to your
success in this course if you become too far behind in the course work- making it
difficult to catch up.
Showing up for class is foundational to your success. The knowledge and skills you will
gain in this course highly depend on your participation in class learning activities.
Because of this, it is expected that all registered students on the class roster attend all
class sessions unless you are ill or have a valid reason for missing.
Class attendance will be tracked to aid the instructor’s class evaluation and curriculum
assessment regarding student engagement and comprehension. For every class there
will be a Quickly Attendance Check In PIN number on the board that you will use to
clock in documenting your attendance for the day in Blackboard

It is your responsibility to be proactive and communicate any predicted or planned
absences. While you are encouraged to verbally inform your instructor, it is in your best
interest to follow up all missed class times with an email to the instructor within 24 hours
of an absence to ensure that you gain access to all missed class material and content.
The same applies to unexpected life occurrences (for example: illness, family
emergencies, lack of transportation, ect. ) that prevent you from attending class. It is
your responsibility to inform your instructor by email if you cannot make it to class. The
student is responsible to initiate communication with the instructor to discuss any course
work that needs to be completed and submitted for grading. You will typically have 48
hours to submit any missed course work unless otherwise agreed upon through
documented communication with the instructor.
The College System believes that regular attendance in all classes is necessary and
makes no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. I will personally
excuse absences within reason, with just cause, and at my discretion. This applies only
to the number of absences counted towards dropping a student, not daily/shop
grades. You WILL NOT pass the class if you are absent for 2 class meetings or
more (this includes any accumulation of missed time up to 2 class meetings or 16 hours
of absence). Tardiness, leaving early, or disappearing for any length of time, is
considered time absent from class and will affect your grade.
If class is canceled due to weather, pandemic, or other emergencies: The student is
responsible for communicating with the instructor during the closure. Completing
assignments or other activities designated by the instructor and/or documented in the
course outline are the responsibility of the student.
Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If
attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may
withdraw students from the class.”
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Students may be dropped from this course after accumulating 16 hours of absence.
Administrative withdrawals are at the discretion of the instructor. Failure to withdraw
officially may result in a grade of F in the course. Do not expect the instructor to drop
you!
Students may be dropped for any of the follow reasons from this course:
● excessive absences, excessive/habitual tardiness (2 or more)
● lacks course prerequisite
● lack of progress, missed tests/assignments
● failure to comply with course/department safety policies
● negligence that results in injury to anyone or damage to a customer vehicle or
ACC property
● absent the first day of class. Attending the first day of class is mandatory.
● lack of engagement in class learning activities including class discussion and
lab exercises
● disruptive class behavior that includes off-topic discussion/questions,
monopolizing the instructor's time, or leaving other classmates to do the work
without contribution
● Sleeping in class is considered disrespectful & disruptive to the learning
process and is a prohibited act. Students that are disruptive will be given a
verbal warning, then a written warning and finally withdrawn from this course
for a third violation.
TARDINESS POLICY:
Students who are not present when attendance is taken will be marked tardy. Excessive
tardiness including leaving early or disappearing for any length of time during class, will
be considered time absent from class and will affect your grade, see attendance policy
above. All absent time is accumulative towards the attendance policy which states: You
WILL NOT pass the class if you are absent for 2 class meetings or more (this
includes any accumulation of missed time up to 2 class meetings or 16 hours of
absence).
In summary, your active attendance will have an impact on your
course grade through graded assignments, graded class
participation, and overall subject area comprehension and skill
set.
SYLLABUS:
A Syllabus quiz will be offered at the beginning of every semester. This quiz is a
requirement to continue in the course and will be completed on the first day of class (in
class- not as homework.) It will be an “open” syllabus quiz meaning that you can use
the syllabus as a reference during the quiz. You must make a grade of 100 on this quiz.
You will be allowed unlimited attempts where the highest grade is accepted of all of the
attempts. Once you make a grade of 100, you are done taking the test- no additional
attempts are needed. You will not be allowed to work in the shop and participate in
hand-on learning activities until this quiz has been successfully completed.
GRADING SYSTEM
All class grades will be posted in Blackboard. You can check on your progress and see
up to date grading in your Grade Center in Blackboard. Your overall grade will be under
Course Grade.
THE GRADING SCALE:
90-100 A
80-89 B *Required grade of 80 or higher for Toyota Course credit
70-79 C *Required grade of 70 or higher for ACC Course Credit
60-69 D
0-59 F

FINAL SKILLS PERFORMANCE EXAMS: 60%
You will be given a comprehensive final for this course. The grade of the Final will
count for 60% of your total grade. The Final will consist of 3 separate exams: a
comprehensive ASE style question exam executed through Blackboard (15%), a Final
Skills performance exam consisting of hands on tasks that are completed on assigned
vehicles or equipment in the shop (40%) and the Toyota Post Test exam (5%) (the
manufacturer test given to technicians sent to Toyota training classes.)
TOYOTA E-LEARNING MODULES & UNIT QUIZZES: 20%
E-Modules will be assigned throughout all classes. This can be completed in class
(time permitting) or as homework.
The class curriculum progresses from basic to intermediate and then on to advanced
knowledge and concepts. Unit exams are assigned throughout the class to summarize
and gauge student comprehension. Each unit exam is offered through Blackboard.
Your classmates or group partners are NOT resources to be used for unit
exams. These exams will be timed. If time expires before completing the exam, the
exam window will close automatically. Unanswered questions will be marked as
wrong and the exam will be graded automatically.
SHOP/CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION: Follow the following below to successfully
learn class content and engage of hands on learning opportunities:
● Bringing or accessing required resources and/or supplies to every class (this
includes Electude, Toyota Certification online training, TSI, Toyota course books,
etc.),
● Your participation in shop lab activities, lectures, and class discussions
This includes but is not limited to:
o Active and engaged listening during lectures and demonstrations
o Not intentionally getting the instructor off topic with questions that are not
relevant to the class material or daily topic
o Not letting other group partner(s) do all of the work while you just watch
o Cleaning up after yourself at the end of each class- returning all vehicle
keys to the key cabinet, cleaning and putting away tools in appropriate
toolboxes, storing toolboxes, returning equipment, locking T-TEN storage
areas
o Putting the vehicles back together when finished with your diagnosis-this
includes trim and clearing any codes that you may have set
o Being engaged in active learning/lab activities- not zoning out, checking
social media, online shopping, texting or taking multiple phone calls
o Wearing safety glasses while in the shop.
SAFETY TEST & SYLLABUS QUIZ: 5%
The safety test will be given during the beginning of the semester through Electude
modules. This test will count for 5% of your final grade. You must complete and
achieve a grade of at least 80 on a safety test before you are allowed to work in the
shop area. To avoid missing key hands-on learning experiences, it is your
responsibility to complete this test as soon as possible - on the first day of class.
COURSE WORK: 15%
You will be required to complete all class general worksheets/ labsheets, any assigned
Toyota course worksheets and any other tasks/projects (including Electude modules)
as assigned by the instructor. This will count for 15% of your total grade. Specified
Blackboard assignments (like System Basics and Theoretical Diagnosis) will be due
before we move to the shop for hands-on diagnosis lab activities. Occasionally
homework or required readings will be due before the material is discussed in class
lecture. Coursework including all of the labsheet components will be timed. If time
expires before completing the labsheet, the BB module will submit automatically.
Unanswered questions will be marked as wrong and the assignment will be graded
automatically. Late work or makeup assignments will only be accepted at the
discretion of the instructor which must include documented communication through
your ACC issued email.
COURSE POLICIES
1. Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardies will be accepted if
a grade better than a "D" is expected. *(1C-1, 4, 2A-4)
2. Students are required to maintain a "C" average, or a grade point average of 2.00.
This means that the average of all classes must be a "C" in order to obtain either a
certificate of completion, or degree. Students who either arrive late for class, leave
early, and/or bring no tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely
manner and receive a grade better than "D". For further information, see the sections on
"graduation" and "Academic Suspension" in the Administration Information area of the
current ACC Catalog. *(1A-1, 1C-1, 2, 4, 5, 2A-4)
3. Students are expected to purchase their own tools. A list of the minimum type
and number of tools are furnished at the beginning of each semester. Each
student will have his/her own tools available for shop work at beginning of each class
period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged. Specialty tools,
tools not on the student tool list, are available from the Tool Room. The college will
furnish tools for students who are enrolled in the Introduction to Automotive class.
Failure to bring tools after the first month of enrollment in the Automotive
Program subjects each student to disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal from the program.*(1C-5, 2A-2)
4. Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, ASEEF, require that
all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be
prohibited from any shop activities.*(1C-2, 4, and 5)
5. Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom
situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many
differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an
atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn.
On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each
other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the
views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.
6. By applying to and registering at Austin Community College, students agree to
abide by the Student Discipline Policy and Student Rights and Responsibilities
regulations published in the ACC College Catalog and this Student Handbook.
Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include student
profit associated with any lab project, scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited
to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with
another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the
result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not
limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper, projects, either
individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework. Prohibited acts include
disruptive conduct of any kind. Disruptive conduct is defined as, but not limited
to: Behavior that significantly interferes with or disrupts any ACC teaching,
research, administrative, disciplinary, public service or other authorized activity.
Behavior that threatens the health or safety of members of the ACC community,
visitors to ACC, or participants at ACC-sponsored events, or willful negligence in
the performance of lab projects. The minimum penalty for violation of these policies is
a grade of "F" for the course.
7. Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or
psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable
accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where
they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do so three
weeks before the start of the semester.
TOOL PURCHASE POLICY:
While in T-TEN classes, students will have access to shop tools for class every day. To
be successful and profitable in the industry, you will need to purchase your own set of
tools to use in the dealership. We have established student tool programs to help you
begin the acquisition of needed tools. It is the student’s responsibility to begin building
a well-rounded tool collection that will support your success as a technician. In addition,
the mentor provided in the dealership will also contribute to the evaluation of tool
purchases.
DRESS CODE POLICY:
T-TEN students are required to wear a Toyota or Lexus issued uniform while in class
including the lab/shop. Each student is issued 2 Toyota or Lexus uniform shirts, and
students may also wear dealership provided uniforms.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SHOP WORK:
The T-TEN program at Austin Community College has received training vehicles and
assets from Toyota Motor North America for use in T-TEN courses. These are the

OVERALL LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH FINAL SKILL PERFORMANCES
1) Instructional Unit 1: Brake System Fundamentals
a) Learning outcome: Identify brake system components, and describe basic brake system
function and safety/service precautions
i) FSP (written) Identify system components
ii) FSP (written) brake system function, safety, and service
2) Instructional Unit 2: Brake Hydraulic System
a) Learning outcome: Describe brake hydraulic system function, and demonstrate service,
repair and diagnosis, of brake hydraulic system components.
i) FSP (written) brake hydraulic system function
ii) FSP (written) brake hydraulic system service, repair and diagnosis
3) Instructional Unit 3: Disc Brake Systems
a) Learning outcome: Describe disc brake design, components, and function. Demonstrate
disc brake system service, diagnosis and repair.
i) FSP (skills): brake rotor measurements
ii) FSP (skills): rotor resurfacing using an on-car and off-car brake lathe
iii) FSP (written) disc brake design, components, and function
4) Instructional Unit 4: Drum Brake Systems
a) Learning outcome: Describe drum brake design, components, and function. Demonstrate
drum brake service, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
i) FSP (skills): drum measurement and resurfacing using a bench mounted brake lathe
ii) FSP (written) drum brake design, components, and function.
5) Instructional Unit 5: Brake Power Assist Systems
a) Learning outcome: Describe power brake assist system design, components, and
function. Demonstrate power brake system service, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
i) FSP (written) power brake assist system design, components, and function
ii) FSP (written) power brake system service, diagnosis, and repair procedures
6) Instructional Unit 6: 553 ABS/VSC systems
a) Learning outcome: Describe ABS/VSC system design, components, and function.
Demonstrate ABS/VSC system service, diagnosis, and repair.
i) FSP (skills): ABS/VSC system fault diagnosis
ii) FSP (written) ABS/VSC system design, components, and function
REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE
● TOYOTA TECHNICAL COURSEBOOKS - provided/included with course
● TOYOTA TIS ACCESS - provided/included with course
● TOYOTA CERTIFICATION ONLINE TRAINING- provided/included with course
● ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM- ACCESS - student must purchase. *A
purchased voucher code grants student access for a full 12 months
REQUIRED | By ELECTUDE
EDITION: 18
PUBLISHER: ELECTUDE
ISBN: 978-0-357-36937-1
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, faculty demonstrations, and
hands-on lab activities; students will practice towards mastery of all required ASEEF
tasks.
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and
employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days
a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.
Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can
request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include
iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit
course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more
information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.
Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support
for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or
using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to
request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.