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ATCH 125 Engine Performance  CRN# 70744-Fall 2020, Aug 17 – Dec 18, 2020.

Instructor: Eric Zebe
Hello and welcome to ATCH 125 Engine Performance!                                                                       
This course studies automotive engine performance theory and operation including fuel systems, electrical, emission control, and computer engine management systems. Focus will be on modern OBD II equipped gasoline powered vehicles. Emphasizes pollution control and driveability diagnostic techniques. Advisory: Successful completion of  ATCH 152, ATCH 109, ATCH 120 or one year in the automotive trade.
Contact information: Email: eric_zebe@cuesta.edu
Office Hours: before or after lab, or online
Instructor Contact Expectations:The best and fastest way to contact me before class starts is my Cuesta email shown above. After class starts, all communication should be through Canvas Inbox. I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours during weekdays only. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48 hours. On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you ASAP but I cannot guarantee a rapid response.
Learning Management System:  Canvas, a web-based learning management system will provide the framework for this course. Canvas will be used to share information including presentations, discussions, grades, student data files, and to receive and send course materials. Using the Canvas communication tools, you can send messages and share materials and ideas with me and other course participants via the required discussions.
Course Environment:This hybrid course will be using Canvas to deliver lectures, quizzes and to host course discussions.  There will be no in-person lecture period. Lectures will be pre-recorded and available for viewing on Canvas at any time.  This will be in addition to in-person lab periods where the current course topic material is explored in a hands on environment.  
Technology Requirements- to be successful in this class you must have:
•Access to a computer
•a Cuesta email account  (@cuesta.edu)
•A reliable Internet connection
You will also need to have a backup plan in case your internet provider or computer goes down.
•a basic understanding of email, web navigation and online communication to succeed in this course.
Getting Started/ Accessing Canvas:  Prior to the Monday classes start, August, 17, 2020, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content. You can access Canvas from any computer by going to the Cuesta College (Links to an external site.) website then clicking on Canvas. button at the top left.  On the College main web page you can also see your My Cuesta (Links to an external site.) page where you can also open Canvas.  Do not bookmark / favorite the Canvas site after your login, or you may get an error message next time you try to log in. 
If you are not familiar with logging into Canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide.   (Links to an external site.)Note: My Cuesta may appear differently than what you see in this guide.
Once logged into Canvas, select the course you wish to enter.  Once you have entered this course, you will open my Home page.  Read the Home page message and then start Module 0, the course tutorial. Be sure to read all the directions on the course Home page and Module 0 tutorial. If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after the first day of class and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address: support@my.cuesta.edu.
Online Learning: 
This course will be delivered partially online using Canvas. All coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) will be submitted online. There are no face-to-face lecture meetings.  You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course than you would on a course that meets face to face.
If you have never received any online instruction or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself and others. Online classes are not inherently easier, but they are much more convenient for many students.  Since there is no lecture period component, your time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required.  If you want to get a better idea of what online instruction will be like,  check out these Online Readiness Resources (Links to an external site.) to take a "self-assessment”. Here there are many resources there to help you understand the basics for an online class and the skills necessary for success.
Regular Effective Contact policy: Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly lab meeting periods, instructor initiated threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours.
Note that once class starts all written communication will take place within Canvas. Additionally, if you are using a web access email account or any email account with high spam settings, it is likely that you might not receive some initial emails that detail important class information.
Lab Periods: If lab periods are approved for this semester, lab periods will involve face to face instruction in appropriately configured lab setting optimized for prevailing County Department of  Health guidelines. Lab periods will begin and end on schedule, and will be focused on accomplishing lab tasks.
 
Course Description:  Topics will include:
  • Safety in the shop
  • Service information and technical service bulletin access
  • Engine management system diagnostic procedures including onboard diagnostics
  • Engine mechanical faults, test equipment and diagnostic procedures
  • Fuel systems faults, test equipment, and diagnostic procedures
  • Ignition system faults, test equipment and diagnostic procedures
  • Emission control systems and tail pipe emission failures diagnostics
Text Book and Materials:  

                               Automotive Electrical and Engine Performance

                               Halderman

                              ISBN 9780135224809 | ISBN 0135224802

                              8th Edition

Supplemental Materials for the class: Each student must obtain Z-87 approved eye wear before entrance to lab.
Technical Support:  Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or click on the help button on the Canvas Navigation to report a problem. If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser. Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome. This may solve your problem! Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications.
Accommodations: This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources, please contact me as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) (Links to an external site.) or by phone at 805-546-3148.
College & Course Policies: Academic Honesty Policy: There is a zero-tolerance policy for academic dishonesty in any class at Cuesta College. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing will receive a zero on the assignment; will be reported to administration; and may be dropped from the class. If you have further questions, please consult Cuesta College Academic Honesty policies. 
In addition to my course policy, please note all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conduct at: Cuesta College Student Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)
Add / Drop Policy: Students who have not signed in, or miss the first week of assignments or have not submitted 60% of assigned work (at any point in the semester) may be dropped from the course without notice. Student’s may also be dropped due to plagiarism. In addition to my policy, please review the Cuesta policy for drops
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