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ATCH 166 Auto Maintenance CRN# 70732 -Fall 2020 semester, Aug 17 – Dec 18, 2020.

Instructor: Ron McDonald

Welcome to ATCH 166 Auto Maintenance

Textbook: Auto Upkeep 4^th Edition Gray

ISBN: 978-1-62702-016-9 (hardcover)

OR ISBN: 978-1-62702-011-4 (paperback)

This course studies the fundamentals of maintaining and owning an automobile. Emphasis will be on vehicle maintenance and operations. Including safety, engine operation and types, fluids, oil and lubrication, cooling, auto care and cleaning, fuel, electrical, suspension, brakes, drivetrain, ignition, exhaust and emission, and other automotive related topics. Introduction into various automotive trades and careers will also be explored.

Contact information: Email: ronald_mcdonald@cuesta.edu

Office Hours: before or after lab, or online

Instructor Contact Expectations: The best way to contact me is my Cuesta email shown above. After class starts, all communication should be through Canvas Inbox or Cuesta email. I will do my best to respond to your emails in a timely manner during weekdays. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase. On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you, 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 assignments, discussions, grades, 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 discussions.

Course Environment: This hybrid course will be using Canvas to deliver class and study information. This will include assignments, study directives, quizzes and to host course links. This will be in addition to in-person lab periods where the current course topic material is explored in a hands-on environment. Lab periods are Fridays only 11:00 – 12:20 room 4201. Please plan on meeting in room 4201 at 11:00 am August 21st, 2020 for an orientation of the class. We will be discussing class procedures and expectations on that date. Please make every effort to attend that day. Notify me prior thru email if this is not possible. Face masks are always required when on campus.

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
a basic understanding of email, web navigation and online communication to succeed in this course.

Getting Started/ Accessing Canvas: Prior to the Friday’s class start, August 21^st, 2020, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting. 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 the classes Home page.

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. Most all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) will be submitted online.

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 characteristically 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, and studying are 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. I know this new online stuff is a lot. We all will do our best to make this a good learning experience. My intent is for everyone to gain knowledge and understanding about vehicles and maintenance issues. Please have patience. I come from the automotive industry, so this new style of online is challenging. With your help and determination, we will all get through it. Please hang in there.

Regular Effective Contact policy: Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through 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 most 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 but not limited to:

Safety in the shop
Vehicle care and service information.
Presents theory of engine systems.
Vehicle technical service bulletin information.
Battery systems, inspection, and service procedures.
Oil and Lubrication systems, inspection, and service procedures.
Cooling systems, inspection, and service procedures.
Tire information, inspection, and service procedures.
Suspension systems, inspection, and service procedures.
Brake systems, inspection, and service procedures.
Fuel, Ignition, and Emission systems, inspection, and service procedures.
Also, other vehicle information and systems may be explored (such as ADAS and Hybrid considerations and safety.)

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. plagiarism. In addition to my policy, please review the Cuesta policy for drops.

Please reach out to me if there are problems of you feel you are getting behind.

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On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you, but I cannot guarantee a rapid response.\n \nLearning Management System:  Canvas, a web-based learning management system will provide the framework for this course. Canvas will be used to share information including assignments, discussions, grades, 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 discussions.\n \nCourse Environment: This hybrid course will be using Canvas to deliver class and study information. This will include assignments, study directives, quizzes and to host course links.  This will be in addition to in-person lab periods where the current course topic material is explored in a hands-on environment. Lab periods are Fridays only 11:00 – 12:20 room 4201. Please plan on meeting in room 4201 at 11:00 am August 21st, 2020 for an orientation of the class. 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Most all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) will be submitted online.\nIf 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 characteristically 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, and studying are required.  If you want to get a better idea of what online instruction will be like,  check out these <a href=\"https://www.cuesta.edu/academics/distance/forwhom.html\">Online Readiness Resources (Links to an external site.)</a> 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. I know this new online stuff is a lot. We all will do our best to make this a good learning experience. 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