Auto 283 - Diagnostic Test Equipment Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus: Auto 283 Syllabus Intersession 2019 IP.pdf

SANTA ANA COLLEGE
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
283 Diagnostic Test Equipment
Section # 62831
INSTRUCTOR: J. Rudd
COURSE OVERVIEW
Intersession 2019

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the use of automotive diagnostic equipment such as scan tools and hand held lab. This course assists the student in preparation for e Performance) and L1 (Advanced Engine Performance) ASE certification exams.

CLASS HOURS: This class meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm until 10:35pm. Class is divided into lecture and lab assignments. Class hours include two hours of lab assignments/exercises and two hours of lecture. Lecture is two hours combined. Subject introduction at the beginning of class and lab assignment findings debrief at the end of class. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay till class is over and shop clean up is finished.

TEXT BOOK: Automotive Technology Fifth Edition, Author; James Halderman.
Cost, Approx $175.00

SUPPLIES
Notebook with 5 dividers, pens, pencils, highlighter, etc.
Recommend: Laptop, iPad, Kindel, etc to gain access to Canvas

Students are expected to bring their textbooks, paper and pencil to each class meeting.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

The 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 application of theory to practical engine performance related problems.

Attendance:
Because of the fast pace of this class and the amount of material presented; students who miss 3 classes will be dropped. Three late arrivals will be counted as 1 absent.
GRADES
The student’s final grade is based upon the point system. Total points possible are approximately 720 pts.

1 Quizzes (4) 200 points 90-100% A
2 Homework 150 points 89-80% B
3 Shop Work (lab) 170 points 79-70% C
4 Mid-term exam 100 points 69-60% D
5 Final exam 100 Points 59% & below F

 Attendance and Attitude will affect border-line students.

ACADEMIC DISHONSETY POLICY

From 2017/2018/2019 SAC Catalog: Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disabled Student Office in the Village, 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 basic hand tools.
CLOTHING: Students are required to wear proper shop attire while in class and lab. Approved attire include Auto/Diesel department shirt with black or dark blue pants. Black or dark pants and black or dark blue shirt is an option. Leather work shoes. Canvas shoes (Tennis) are not recommended. No open shoes are allowed in the lab.
No Safety Glasses-No Work.
Failure to follow safety policy may result in the student’s removal from class

SMOKING: Santa Ana College is a NO smoking campus; No smoking anywhere on Campus. This includes vaping devices.

Driving in the Auto/Diesel Compound. Speed limited in the auto/diesel compound is 5mph. No reckless driving or speeding. All drivers are to use caution at all times. Radios are to be turned off while vehicle is driven in the compound area. Unsafe drivers will be banned from driving in the auto/diesel/welding compound area and will be reported to Santa Ana College campus security for possible further discipline.

PARKING: All vehicles parked in the automotive compound must display a valid work order and parking permit on the dash. Work order is issued through the tool room. To receive a parking permit order your permit online through webadvisor or through campus security. Vehicles brought in ahead of lab hours or left overnight must be parked outside compound in the designated yellow parking zone with a valid auto shop parking permit displayed on the dash. No long-term vehicle storage is available.
No student vehicles in the automotive compound without instructor’s permission.

Class Policies

Safety Glasses are Mandatory and must be worn while in the lab at all times. Students will sign safety glasses policy and follow safety glass policy at all times. Students not following glass policy will be subject to loss of lab assignment and/or dismissal for the day.

Electronic Media Policy – Lab assignments include the use of electronic media devices. Electronic media includes but not limited to school computers, school laptops, school iPads, scan-tools, etc. Additionally, students may be authorized by the instructor to use electronic media devices during class period example Personal cell phone, laptop and/or scan-tool. All electronic media devices are to be used for class assignments only during class period. Students caught using electronic media devices for personal business will be subject to loss of lab assignment time and/or dismissal for the day.

SANTA ANA COLLEGE (SAC) MISSION STATEMENT
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TEST/WORK MAKEUP POLICIES:
 HOMEWORK: No late or makeup homework allowed.
 QUIZZES: No makeup allowed
 FINAL EXAM: No makeup allowed
 LAB: Makeup maybe granted for good cause.

OFFICE HOURS By appointment only

OFFICE # J-201 PHONE # (714) 564-6667 Email rudd_james@sac.edu

 

Meet Your Instructor:  

 

James "Marty" Rudd

Course Description: This course covers the use of automotive diagnostic equipment such as scan tools and hand held lab scopes. Test procedures and diagnostics will be emphasized. This course assists the student in preparation for the A8 (Engine Performance) and L1 (Advanced Engine Performance) ASE certification exams.

Textbook Information:  

Student Learning Objectives: (SLO)

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:
Describe the use of utilizing scan tools for engine performance problem solving.
List the correct procedures for the testing of sensors using hand held lab scopes.
Identify and analyze sensor wave forms for voltage, time, and correct shape.
Demonstrate the use of service information to locate sensor specifications.
Explain the differences between digital meter and lab scope voltage readings.
Describe the use of trouble codes in the diagnostic process.
Compare the various levels of scan tools in regard to cost and functionality.