Course Syllabus
Brakes 153 Syllabus
Course Syllabus:
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
Automotive Technology
153 Brakes
Instructor: S. Garcia
Course Overview
Spring Semester 2018
Section # 49378
Santa Ana College inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse community of learners.
Course Description
Theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of drum, disc, and anti-lock brake systems used on modern vehicles. Safe and correct hands-on practice is emphasized. Students must furnish approved safety glasses. This course assists the student in preparation for the A5 (Brakes) ASE certification exam.
Class Hours
This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 10:05pm. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay until the completion of the class, including shop cleanup.
Attendance and Participation
The Student receives three (3) points for each day the student attends class. If the students is late to class the student loses one (1) point. If the student leaves early the student loses one (1) point. Participation is also part of your grade.
Text book
Automotive Technology 5th Edition
Authors; James D. Halderman
Recommended: Laptop, iPad, Kindle, etc..to gain access to SAC Blackboard
Supplies
Notebook with (5) dividers, note book paper and pencils
Students are expected to bring text book and writing material to each class session.
Student Learning Outcome
- To gain theoretical understanding of the basic operation of Brake system.
- To gain knowledge of commonly used diagnostic procedures used in the automotive industry
- To apply the knowledge gained in a shop (lab) environment.
- To prepare the student for entry level lube tech or for advance automotive classes.
Method of Instruction
This class is divided into lecture, demonstration and lab activity phases. Lecture / demonstration time covers the theory of unit operation. The lab phase allows for the student to apply the theory to practical problems.
Evaluation
The student’s final grade is based on a point system.
Total points possible during the semester are approximately 905 points.
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1 |
Homework |
130 points |
90-100% |
A |
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2 |
Quizzes (4) |
100 point |
80-89% |
B |
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3 |
Lab Assignment |
300 points |
70-79& |
C |
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4 |
Resume |
25 points |
60-69% |
D |
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5 6 |
Midterm Final Exam |
60 points 60 points |
59% and below |
F |
Cheating
Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating will result in the student receiving an F for the assignment, with a written notice given to the student and a copy sent to the department dean. If cheating continues the student will be dropped from the class and a grade of F will be given for the semester.
Students with a disability, who would like to request academic accommodations, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disabled Students office in the village, room VL-206 or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS department.
Automotive Department Policies
- Tools: Students are required to furnish their own safety glasses .
- Clothing: Students are required to wear proper shop attire while in the lab.
No open toe shoes are allowed in the lab. Safety Glasses must be worn
while in the lab and appropriate safety equipment (PPEs)
No Safety Glasses--No Work—No lab points
- Smoking: Santa Ana College is a no smoking campus.
Smoking is not allowed on campus.
- Parking: All vehicles parked in the automotive compound must display a valid
work order and parking permit on the dash. Both of these are issued
through the tool room.
Vehicles brought in ahead of lab hours or left overnight must be parked
in the outside compound in the designated yellow parking zone with a
valid auto shop parking permit displayed on the dash. Your vehicle will
be ticketed if a permit is not displayed .
No student vehicles in the automotive compound without instructor’s permission.
Test / Homework Makeup Policy
All due dates on homework and quizzes will be adhered to, and NO makeup will be allowed.
Lab assignments are to be turned in when completed.
Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Office # J-201 Phone# 714-564-6667
Email Garcia_Saul@sac.edu
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Auto 153 Brakes
WEEKLY SCHEDULE SPRING 2018
Lecture 6:00pm to 7:25pm
Lab 7:35 to 10:05pm
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WEEK |
DATE |
TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
H/W DUE
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1 |
February 5th and 7th |
Introductions SP2 Chapter 5 Technician Certification Chapter 6 Shop Safety Chapter 92 Brake System Components and Performance Standards |
Chapter 5, 6,7 and 92 |
SP2 Mechanical/Environmental Chapter 5, 6 and 7 and 92
|
|
2 |
February 12th and 14th |
February 12th - Holiday- No class
Chapter 93 Braking System Principles
|
Chapter 93 |
TBD |
|
3 |
February 19th |
February 19th Holiday No class February 21st Chapter 94 |
Chapter 94 |
TBD
|
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4 |
February 26th and 28th |
Chapter 95 Hydraulic Valves and Switches Chapter 96 Brake Fluid and Lines
|
Chapter 95 and 96 |
TBD |
|
5 |
March 5th And 7th |
Chapter 97 Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures Chapter 98 Wheel Bearing and Service |
Chapter’s 97 and 98 |
TBD |
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6 |
March 12th and 14th |
Chapter 99 Drum Brakes Chapter 100 Drum Brake Operation, Diagnosis and Service |
Chapters 99 and 100 |
TBD |
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7 |
March 19th and March 21st |
Chapter 101 Disc Brakes and Chapter 102 Disc Brakes diagnosis and Service
|
Chapters 101 and 102 |
TBD |
|
8
|
March 26th 28th |
Midterm covers all previous chapters
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All Previous Chapters |
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April 2nd and 4th |
Spring Break No Class Monday and Wednesday |
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9 |
April 9th and 11th |
Chapter 103 Parking Brake System Diagnosis and Service Chapter 104 Machine Brake System Diagnosis and Service |
Chapters 103 and 104 |
TBD |
|
10 |
April 16th and 18th |
Chapter 105 Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis and Service Chapter 106 ABS Component and Operation |
Chapters 105 and 106 |
TBD |
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11 |
April 23rd and 25th |
Chapter 107 ABS Diagnosis and Service Chapter 108 Electronic Stability Control System |
Chapter 107 and 108 |
TBD |
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April 30th May 2nd |
April 30th Review All Chapter May 2nd Final |
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ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE ON THE SCHEDULE DAY
NO MAKE-UP WILL BE ALLOWED
Course Summary:
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