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AUMT-1305-001 Introduction to Automotive Technology
An introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities and basic automotive maintenance. May be taught manufacturer specific.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
CDX Preferred ACCESS Online - 2 Years & FAT 2e Textbook
BUNDLE ISBN#-13: 978-12-841-7182-2
CDX Preferred ACCESS Online (NO TEXTBOOK) - 2 Years
ISBN#-13: 978-12-841-7091-7
AC Logo Shirt
Safety Glasses
Closed Toe, Non-slip work shoes or boots
¼ Drive socket set (1/4 to ½) (5 mm to 13 mm)
3/8 Drive socket set (3/8 to ¾) (8 mm to 19 mm)
½ Drive socket set (1/2 to 1 ¼) (10 mm to 24 mm)
1/2” drive torque wrench
Combination wrenches Set of (3/8 to 15/16)
Combination wrenches Set (6 mm to 19 mm)
5/8 spark plug socket
8-piece screwdriver set
Blow gun
3-square file
Round file
Mill file
5” combination / slip-joint pliers
5” needle nose pliers
5” diagonal cutter pliers
L-shaped Hex wrench Set (1 1/6 to 3/8) (1.5 mm to 10 mm)
Ball peen hammer (16 oz.)
Feeler gauge set (spark plug)
Feeler gauge set (blade, gap general use)
Hacksaw
Gasket scraper
Punch and chisel set
Automotive digital multimeter
Toolbox
Compression gauge
Vacuum gauge
Torx set (T-10 through T-60)
Code reader
Plastic hammer
WECM End-of-Course Outcomes: Utilize appropriate safety procedures; describe historical development and career information of the automotive industry; demonstrate safe, professional, and responsible work practices; demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and tools; describe the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) vehicle subsystems; use service information; and perform basic automotive maintenance.
TASK LIST
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL TASKS
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
PREPARING VEHICLE FOR SERVICE
PREPARING VEHICLE FOR CUSTOMER
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Students are required to comply with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct. The Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be posted on the bulletin board in the Transportation Career Center and the Academic Classroom Center and will be explained in detail by the Instructor on the first day of class.
Cell phones are to be on silent or vibrate during class unless requested by the Instructor. In order to maintain a safe environment in the shop, cell phones are not to be out in the shop. Being aware of your surroundings is vital to staying safe.
Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of their peers, and of the instructor.
Horseplay or unsafe behaviors will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and you will be given a zero for the day.
30% Daily Attendance & Participation
15% Homework, Quizzes, In-Class worksheets
30% Labs and Test Performance
10% GM Training
15% Final
90 - 100 = A
80- 89.9= B
70 - 79.9 = C
60 - 69.9 = D
0 - 59.9 = F
Late work will be accepted with a deduction of 30 points no later than three days after due date.
You are expected to attend all class meetings on time and stay for the whole class. Points will be deducted from your attendance and participation for not complying.
Three tardies ( more than ten minutes after the start of class or leaving before class is concluded) equal an absence.
Ten points will be deducted from your final grade for each absence.
Tentative schedule listed in this section, subject to change due to weather conditions and instructor discretion.
Day 1: Introductions
Building Tour
Syllabus
Set up accounts in CDX
Set up accounts for GM training
Ch 1 Careers in Auto technology-Assigned
Day 2:
Ch 1 Homework due
Ch 1 Test
Ch 2 Intro to Auto Technology- Assigned
Day 3:
Ch 2 Homework due
Ch 2 Test
Ch 3 Intro to Auto Safety- Assigned
Day 4:
Ch 3 Homework due
Ch 3 Test
Ch 9 Jack and Lift safety-Assigned
Lift Safety Video & Test
Day 5:
Ch 4 Personal Safety-Assigned
Lab 1-Group Safety presentation
Day 6:
Ch 4 Homework Due
Ch 4 Test
Ch 5 Vehicle Service Information-Assigned
Day 7:
Ch 5 Homework Due
Ch 5 Test
Lab 2 Service Information
Ch 6 Basic Tools Overview
Ch 7 Power Tools and Equipment Assigned
Day 8:
Ch 7 Homework due
Ch 7 Test
Ch 10 Vehicle Maintenance-Assigned
Day 9:
Ch 10 Homework due
Ch 10 Test
Lab 3 Student vehicle R.O. write up and Multi-Point inspections
Day 10:
Lab
Day 11:
Lab
Day 12:
Review for Final
Final Test
Some information presented may be manufacturer specific.
You MUST get your Instructor's permission to bring a vehicle into the shop. If you do not, you WILL be asked to leave the shop.
Vehicles are not to remain "overnight". Any work performed MUST be completed by the end of class. Verify you have ALL parts and supplies needed to complete any maintenance or repair. If unsure, ask your instructor prior to work being started.
All vehicles brought into the shop MUST have a repair order filled out and placed on the windshield.
Honk your horn prior to entering and leaving the shop.
Have a window down and keys outside of the vehicle to prevent being locked out.
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