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Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: AUMT-1405 (Section: 1C, CRN: 11414) Introduction to Automotive Technology |
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| Instructor | Charles Mclendon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| mclendonc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6229 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Educational - Room: 228 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office Hours | Location: Mark Stiles Unit, TDCJ, Vocational Department Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Additional Contact Information | mclendonc@lamarpa.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description | An introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities, and basic automotive maintenance. May be taught manufacturer specific. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Textbook: Modern Automotive Technology Edition: 10th Publisher: The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. Year of Book: 2022 ISBN: 978-1-64564-688-4 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Workbook: Modern Automotive Technology Edition: 10th Publisher: The Goodheart-Wilcox company, Inc. Year of Book: 2022 ISBN: 978-64564-689-1 |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Introduction to Automotive Technology: In this course we will be discussing the basic building blocks of the automobile, ASE Careers and ASE Certifications available to the students. Basic hand tools and their operation, Power tools and their operation and safety requirements. Auto shop safety, automotive measurements and readings. Service information and work orders, and basic shop operations, with the perspective from the customer to the service writer, to the technician and from the service managers perspective. Fasteners and gaskets, seals, and sealants. Vehicle maintenance, fluid service, and recycling. Following up with Career success lectures. Automotive Electrical Systems: In this course we will discuss electrical principles circuit types, and Ohm's law. Electric and electronic components and their functions and uses. Electrical tools and test equipment and how their used, and when and where to use them. Basic wiring diagrams and what they are used for and how to breakdown simple circuits. Basic electrical testing. Automotive Brake Systems: In this course we will be discussing and learning Brake system technologies and their uses. Brake system diagnosis, service, and repair. Advanced braking, traction control, and stability control, their uses and safety created by having these systems on our modern vehicles. Suspension and Steering: In this course we will discuss tire, wheel bearing fundamentals. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing diagnosis and repair. Suspension system technology and diagnosis and repair. Steering system technology and the most recent changes. Steering system diagnosis and repair and wheel alignment, with the knowledge of its importance to safety and long tire life. Automotive Engine Repair: In this section we will discuss engine service and repair, engine mechanical problems. Engine removal, disassembly, and cleaning. Short block rebuilding and machining, and we will discuss procedures to produce a quality rebuild. Engine top-end rebuilding and engine front end service. We will finish off with engine reassembly\, installation, and break-in. Automotive Drivetrain and axles: In this section we will discuss clutch technology and operation and why we need them. Clutch diagnosis, service, and repair. Manual transmission technology and diagnosis, service and repair procedures. Automatic transmission technology and diagnosis, service and repair. Driveshaft and transfer case technology and diagnosis, service, and repair. Differential and rear drive axle technology and their uses. Differential and rear drive axle diagnosis, service and repair procedures. Transaxle and CV axle technology and diagnosis and repair. Engine performance Analysis 1: In this section we will discuss the tuning and performance operations of an engine and the analysis of its running in specifications. |
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| Major Assignments Schedule | 1. Course introduction; syllabus review, and Title IX review and class and shop rules. 2. Chapter 1-3 reading and lab. 3. Chapter 4-5 reading and lab. 4. Chapter 1-5 tests. 5. Chapter 5 and 6 reading and lab. 6. Chapter 5 and 6 tests. 7. Chapter 7 and 10 reading and lab. 8. Chapter 7 and 10 test. 9. Chapters 8-9 reading and lab and tests. 10. Chapter 17-19 reading and lab. 11. Chapter 17-19 test. 12. Chapter 20-22 reading and lab. 13. Chapter 80-82 reading and lab. 14. Chapter 80-82 test. 15. Chapters 73-76 reading and lab. 16. Chapter 73-76 test. 17. Chapters 77-79 reading and lab. 18. Prep for mid-term exams.19. Mid-term exams. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Exam Date | January 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM Through May 14, 2025 - 5:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and below =F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Tests: 40% Quizzes: 25% Labs: 25% Final Exam: 10% |
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| Instructor Policies |
1. Students must have closed toe shoes while in the classroom environment. 2. No eating or drinking in class. 3. Students are graded on participation, if a student is absent he/she can not get a participation grade. therefore it will result in a 0 for that class period. 4. Customers will expect Techs to act professional and speak professionally. 5. Cursing and profanity will not be allowed in class. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possibly cause you to drop a letter grade on tests. 1. Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5 minutes), for lectures or labs, 2 Tardies will count as an absence. 2. Absences : Note: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 5 absences= drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9 absences=3 letter grades, 11 absences=F 3. A student with perfect attendance will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester. |
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| Additional Information | None. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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