Engine Repair 176  Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus:  

SANTA ANA COLLEGE

Automotive Technology

176 Engine Repair

Instructor: S. Garcia   

Course Overview

Fall Semester 2018

Section # 60579

 

 

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Course Description

 This course deals with teardown, assembly, and repair of modern automotive engines. Accurate engine measurement is highlighted. Hands-on practice of engine repair skills is emphasized. Students must furnish approved safety glasses. This course assists the student in preparation for the A1 (Engine Repair) ASE certification exam.

 

Class Hours

This class meets room # B-19 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:25pm.  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 5^th Edition  

Authors; James D. Halderman

 

Recommended: Laptop, iPad, Kindle, etc..to gain access to SAC Canvas

 

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 Engine 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 the student in preparation for the A1 (Engine Repair) ASE certification exam

 

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.

1	Homework	130 points	90-100%	A
2	Quizzes (4)	100 point	80-89%	B
3	Lab Assignment	300 points	70-79&	C
4	Resume	25 points	60-69%	D
5 6	Midterm Final Exam	80 points 80 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  

 

 

 

SAC MISSION STATEMENT:

 

Santa Ana College inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse community of learners.

 

 

 

 

Auto 176 Engine Repair  

 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Fall 2018

Lecture 6:00pm to 7:25pm

Lab 7:35 to 10:05pm

 

WEEK	TOPIC	READING ASSIGNMENT	H/W DUE
1	Introductions SP2 Chapter 5 Technician Certification Chapter 6 Shop Safety Chapter Tools	Chapter 4,6,7,9 and 10	SP2 Mechanical/Environmental Chapter           4,6,7,9 and 10
2	August 3  - Holiday- No class Chapter 18	Chapter 18	TBD
3	Chapters 19 and 20	Chapters 19 and 20	TBD
4	Chapters 21 and 22	Chapters              21 and 22	TBD
5	Chapters 23 and 24	Chapters 23 and 24	TBD
6	Chapters 25 and 26	Chapters 25 and 26	TBD
7	Chapter 27 and 28	Chapters       27 and 28	TBD
8	Midterm covers all previous chapters	All Previous Chapters
9	Chapters 30 and 31	Chapters 30 and 31	TBD
10	Chapter 32 and 33	Chapters 32 and 33	TBD
11	Chapter 34 and 36 Chapter 37 and 38	Chapter 34 and 36	TBD
12	Review all Chapter 18 to 28/TBD	Review
13	Review all Chapters 30 to 36/ TBD	Review
14	Review ASE Testing/ TBD
15-16	Review / Final Exam December 12

 

ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE ON THE SCHEDULE DAY

NO MAKE-UP WILL BE ALLOWED