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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)
Hybrid
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.
15% Daily Attendance & Participation
35% Homework & Quiz
35% Lab Performance/ task sheet
15% Final
90 - 100 = A
80- 89.9= B
70 - 79.9 = C
60 - 69.9 = D
0 - 59.9 = F
Late work will not be accepted after due date.
If you have a 90% average and miss zero classes you will be excempt from the final exam
Attendance and Participation grading for class
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will receive a 50 for the day for attendance. If you leave more than 15 minutes early, the same applies.
Failing to participate in activities will cause you to receive a 50 for the day for participation.
Tentative schedule listed in this section, subject to change due to weather conditions and instructor discretion.
All homewoek due sundays before 9pm of the week they are assigned. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
Week 1 : Chapters 2 and 3 , labs you are a tech
Week 2 : Chapters 4 and 9 , labs you are a tech
Week 3 : Chapter 5 , labs you are a tech
Week 4 : labs
Week 5 : Labs
Week 6 : Chapters 10 ,labs you are a tech
week 7: review and make up labs
week 8: Finals
Class schedule is subject to change based on lab work and Instructor discretion
Check with your Instructor for due dates of Homework, Tests, and GM Training Assignments
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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