ATCH 284 Syllabus

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ATCH 284 – Automotive Braking Systems

Fall 2020 - Section 70810

Asynchronous Lecture,

Synchronous Lab  Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 am - 11 am SLO Room 4201

Description- Presents a lecture (fully online for Fall 2020) and Laboratory (in person for Fall 2020) course in automotive braking systems including conventional drum type brakes, disc brakes, vacuum and hydraulic booster, and anti-lock brake systems.  Provides training for licensing by the Bureau of Automotive Repair and by Automotive Service Excellence Certification (A-5). 

Prerequisites- None

Instructor

Mr. John Stokes, CMAT.   

·    E-mail- jstokes@cuesta.edu

  • Phone - 546-3100 ext. 2115, Mobile: 805-619-0728
  • Office is room 4301
  • Office Hours are: Virtual hours Mon/Wed 9:30 am- 12 pm.

 

Auto Technology home page:
http://academic.cuesta.edu/engtech/auto.htm

Objectives –Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Identify and explain disc and drum braking systems, basic theory of hydraulics, wheel bearings and front hubs, power assist assemblies, machining techniques for drums and rotors, and anti-lock brake systems.
  2. Overhaul typical drum and disc brake assemblies
  3. Flush and bleed a hydraulic system
  4. Develop strategies to diagnose and repair problems in the typical automotive brake system
  5. Develop problem solving skills in diagnosing mechanical and electrical related malfunctions related to automotive braking systems
  6. Test an anti-lock braking system.

 

COVID-19 Note:

As you all know, we are in unprecedented times. Things often change daily, if not hourly. This class is considered best to be taught in person, and not virtually. Given the current set of circumstances, we will do the best that we can. While we try very hard to consider all possible scenarios, we just may not have all the information needed to be able to anticipate everything. We may need to attach addendums to the syllabus if it becomes necessary. Please be flexible as we try to navigate these new and uncharted waters.

Assignments

Textbook – Halderman, James D., Automotive Chassis Systems, with worktext 7th Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2017.  (Textbook ISBN# 0-13-406445-8). 

  • Reading assignments weekly.  (CA. Ed. Code section 55002, Cuesta Board Policy)  The date listed on the calendar is the date the reading assignment and homework is due.  Read assignment before viewing the lectures. For Fall 2020, lectures will be fully online.  Reading, comprehending, and communication is an essential part of almost all current careers.  Students MUST be able to access, analyze, and interpret a variety of service information from various mediums. Very few automotive technicians are successful unless they are able and willing to read and communicate at high levels.
  • Written assignments (homework), from textbook and lecture, averaging once per week. No late homework will be accepted this semester.
  • Lab assignments – Demonstrate skills, verified by instructor. Students will complete the appropriate lab skills as outlined in ASE Education Foundation (ASEEF) Tasks for A-5 Brakes.
  • 3 exams, including the final, typically multiple choice.
  • Quizzes and special assignments as needed.

 Grading – Grades will be based on the following scale:

90-100%-------------------------- A

80-89%---------------------------- B

70-79%---------------------------- C

60-69%---------------------------- D        

Below 60%----------------------- F

Exams.................................................... 35%

Labs....................................................... 35%

Homework and quizzes........................... 15%

Professionalism & Participation............... 15%

Exams - there will be 2 mid-term exams (100 points) and one final exam (200 points) See course calendar for dates.  Mid Term exams will include material covered since the last exam. The final exam will be comprehensive.  If you have to miss an exam, you must contact the instructor prior to missing the exam in order to schedule a make-up exam.  No make-up exams will be given unless there is prior authorization.  All exams this semester will be given via Canvas.

Quizzes will be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance and will be available during the scheduled class time. Unless otherwise noted, all tests and quizzes will be open note.  You are encouraged to take notes from the textbook and from the online lectures.  Unless otherwise noted, all test and quizzes will be open note. You are encouraged to take notes from the textbook and from the lectures. 

Lab Safety – Given the severity of the COVID 19 pandemic, lab work will be tightly monitored and will have strict protocols in place (i.e. social distancing, face coverings, entry screenings, station sanitation, etc) At the time of the syllabus being written, those protocols and processes are still being developed. Students will receive formal information and training prior to beginning lab work. Regardless, failure to comply with safety protocols will be cause for removal from lab, and perhaps the class as a whole.

Lab sheets will be given to the student on the day the lab is assigned, and they will also be available on the “files” menu on Canvas. Labs will correspond to the ASEEF Tasks for A5, Brakes.  It will be the student’s responsibility to complete the lab during lab time and to submit it in a timely manner; preferably during the same class meeting.  If the student completes a portion of the lab, and then loses the lab sheet, then the lab must be completed again.

Homework is assigned weekly, on average, and will be available on Canvas and must be submitted by midnight on the day it is due.  No late homework will be accepted.  The instructor will post on Canvas all homework assignments at least one week prior to homework being due.

Lab clean up cards will be given out to students as they show up to the shop for lab.  The student MUST complete their clean-up assignment, have the instructor inspect and sign the card, and turn it in.  The clean-up score will be added to the lab score. If you are late to class, leave lab early, or fail to turn in your clean up card, you will not receive a clean-up score for that day.

Professionalism & Participation - industry demands certain traits and behaviors from their employees, including: punctuality, attendance, attitude, ability to get along with others, initiative, cleanliness, care of facilities and equipment, and the ability to work within industry expectations.  The professionalism grade will be assigned by the instructor based on the students’ performance in the online and shop environments.  Lab attendance is a significant component of this grade.

Monitor the Canvas web site often. Important and significant announcements will be common on Canvas.

 

Additionally, all documentation for this course, as well as other Cuesta information, can be found on the Canvas web site. Go to cuesta.edu and click on the “Canvas” tab. Look for the ATCH 284 Course that you are enrolled in.  On the left-hand side, click on “Files”. Navigate to the files or documentation as needed.

It is strongly recommended that you download and install the “Canvas” application on your smartphone or tablet. Almost all communication will take place through Canvas this semester.

Important Dates

  • August 30 Last day to add classes or to drop with a partial refund.
  • August 30 Deadline to drop without a “W”, apply for a refund for dropped classes.
  • November 8 Last day to drop and receive a “W”
  • December 17 Thursday – Final Exam 7:30-9:30 am https://www.cuesta.edu/academics/finalexam/index.html

For a complete list of all important dates visit the Cuesta web site at:

http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/admissions_records/studentcalendar.pdf

Safety

No student will be allowed to work in the shop until they have received appropriate and current safety instruction and have passed the SP2 Safety program (https://sp2.org/site/ ). Students must complete both the Mechanical Safety, Mechanical Pollution Prevention, and  Lifting It Right modules. Students will be dropped from the class if they do not complete this training by August 31, 2020. 

While in the lab, students MUST wear eye protection (provided by the student) and shop appropriate clothing.  This rule is non-negotiable by both the College and by ASEEF.  Students who do not abide by this policy will be removed from lab and may have their lab grade penalized.  Routine and open violation of this policy will cause the student’s permanent removal from the class.  Students who willfully violate policy, or who consistently work in a negligent manner, may be removed from class, at the instructor’s discretion. 

Special Needs

If you have any special needs/disabilities that might affect your performance in the classroom or the lab, please see the instructor as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations that may be required. 

Student Conduct

Students are expected to behave in a professional and responsible manner and should adhere to the Cuesta College Academic Honesty and Student Code of Conduct policy.  Here is a summary of the policy:

You will exhibit honesty with regard to your own work.  You will not copy other peoples’ work and will not cheat on exams.  You may be dropped from the class or receive a failing grade for violating the academic honesty policy. 

Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally and properly while in class and on campus.  An instructor may remove a student from class for a time for unacceptable conduct.  An instructor may also drop a student from class who is neglecting the work of the course.

For a complete description of this and other policies, go to:

http://www.cuesta.edu/aboutcc/planning/vpss/student_judicial_process.html

 

Lab

  • Lockers are available for students in the lab; students should provide their own lock.
  • Students wanting to perform work other than the required tasks must have prior approval from the instructor – NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • It is not permissible for students to work in the shop without an instructor present.
  • Students are responsible for returning all tools to their proper places (i.e. tool room and tool cabinets) and cleaning their work area.
  • Students will be assigned a lab clean-up area at the beginning of class by being assigned a “clean-up card”, that will be worth lab points daily. The student must clean this area BEFORE leaving for the day and have the instructor sign off that it is completed satisfactorily.  Students who arrive late to class, and do not receive a clean-up card, will not receive points for the day. All clean up cards are due at the top of the hour of the conclusion of the lab time. The instructor has the discretion to disallow points if clean up is not completed on time. If you consistently neglect your clean up responsibilities, the instructor may take punitive actions. If you forget to turn in the card that day, you will not receive points for the day. 
  • Every student must perform the “tool room monitor” function at least once per semester
  • Any broken or inoperable tool should be reported to the instructor.
  • Students are not allowed to park in the auto compound at any time – This includes immediately before or after scheduled class times – you will be at risk of being ticketed by campus police. Parking in the lab area is only permitted for one of the following conditions: 1) you will be working on your vehicle during the appropriate LAB time (not lecture time) and has a current campus parking permit, 2) if the vehicle must be left for more than one day, a project vehicle pass must displayed in the front window. See instructor for pass. 
  • All project vehicles, completed or not, must be removed from campus no later than the Saturday before final exams for that semester.
  • Cuesta College is not liable for any vehicle left on campus property. All project vehicles, completed or not, must be removed from campus no later than the Saturday before final exams. 
  • All hazardous waste substances that are produced during the normal operations of a class must be disposed of in a proper manner. If you are unsure of the procedure, see instructor immediately. Under no circumstances are hazardous waste products produced outside of Cuesta College (this includes, but is not limited to petroleum products, tires, coolant acids, etc), to be brought to nor left on campus. Serious criminal penalties could be imposed.

Attendance / Drops

If you decide to drop this class, please have the courtesy to notify the instructor and complete the proper paperwork with the records office.  If you do not officially drop, school policy requires a grade of “F” for the semester.  The instructor may also drop a student for poor attendance and/or non-performance of required work.  If you miss 3 consecutive class meetings (without contacting the instructor), or 6 meetings overall, he will consider you no longer interested in attending class and may drop you from the roster.  However, if you have extenuating circumstances that require an extended absence, please notify the instructor, preferably by phone. 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in this class can expect to accomplish a great number of tasks during this semester. Essentially all of the hands-on tasks come from the ASEEF task list for Brakes (Section A-5). This list can be found in several places; on the ASE Education Foundation web site (https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/), beginning on page 707 of the textbook, and on the cuesta.edu web site.

 

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