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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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AUMT-1305-003 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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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.
Welcome to the Amarillo College Technical Education Division. We wish you the best in your educational pursuit. It is our responsibility to provide you the education, training, and "hands-on" practice to become a professional in your chosen field in a safe environment. The instruction, equipment, and facilities are provided for your use as outlined by your Administration, Program Coordinator and Faculty. Studying, practicing, and learning are required by you.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner. The following rules and guidelines are to be followed by everyone for your safety and to foster a learning environment.
Unless it is an emergency, we highly recommend you not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of you (the student). Class begins at the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location during laboratory exercises, you will be counted tardy. You will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during your absence. Check syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab. Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration process. It is recommended that you purchase one shirt for every class in which you are registered.
Pants will be:
AC Shirts must be tucked in at all times while in the classroom and lab, unless otherwise stated by your Instructor. You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respect of an industry professional. As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in the laboratory.
There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods worn in Amarillo College class rooms. Religious or medicinal attire must be discussed with your instructor and/or Department Chair. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.
Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises. It is your responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.
Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:
You must come to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE listed on your syllabus in order to participate and earn credit for the day.
Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere for the training, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment.
Amarillo College Campuses are Smoke Free as of August 1, 2016. Smoking is permitted off of College property.
You will refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There will be no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone. Any student who uses, has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for appropriate action. There will be a ZERO tolerance policy and immediate steps taken toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.
Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from class and not allowed to return. This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly enforced. This applies to plagiarism as well.
All electronic devices producing audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of the College and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.
See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.
Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make every effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve differences, you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor, or course coordinator, or Associate Dean of Technical Education.
Revised September 19, 2018
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
Your instructor has zero tolerance for academic dishonesty. Anyone caught cheating will earn a zero for that assignment, exam, homework or project. Also the person allowing somoene to copy is as guilty as the one cheating and will also earn a zero.
Your instructor is human and is willing to correct any mistakes in grading made by the instructor. You will have to prove there was a mistake made.
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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