Reedley College Automotive Technology

AUTOT 11    # 50375

Instructor: Mr. Guzman 
                                                                                                                                                   Spring Semester 2012

Phone: 638-0372 or 638-3641 ext. 3292

E-Mail: rudy.guzman@reedleycollege.edu
                                                                                                                               
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday   1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Text: Manual Drivetrains and Axles by Tom Birch; Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Alignment 2nd edition by Check Chart; Automotive Brake Systems 3rd edition by Check Chart; State of California Brake Handbook

Class meets Daily 7:30 AM to 1:20 PM in auto classroom

Drop Deadline: March, 9, 2012

Plagiarism or Cheating of any kind may result in a grade of “F” for the course.

Reading Assignments: All prescribed reading assignments are due on dates specified in study schedule.  Additional assignments may be required as handouts. Information on reading assignments and lecture will be used on Quizzes and Exams.

Quizzes: There will be quizzes given once a week.  Questions on quizzes will come primarily from instructor’s lectures and reading assignments. NOTE: NO MAKEUPS OF QUIZZES OR EXAMS

Exams: There will be exams for every section taught.  The final exam will cover material taught for that section only.  Questions for finals will come primarily from the A.S.E. Nat'l exam.  You will need a Scantron No. 882 and to No. 2 pencils.

Notebooks: A notebook will be required at the end of the spring semester.  It will include a title page, table of contents, study schedule, task sheet, class notes, attendance records, handouts, quizzes, and tests. NOTE: INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE NOTEBOOKS

Lab Work:  Safety in the shop is will be everyone’s responsibility. Please report any problems with tools, equipment or students working in an unsafe manor. You will be given task sheets. After each assigned task is completed student must demonstrate competence in that task to the instructor. Task sheet must be filled out by students & signed by the instructor.  Groups will be chosen by the instructor for lab work.  Participation in all activities in lab and classroom will be graded by the instructor.

Attendance: In the workplace, attendance and being on time are critical.  If you are absent more than three times in a semester, you may be dropped from class.  Three tardies or leaving early is equal to one day absent. Lost time cards will be counted as time absent from class. A student must be in class for at least 3 hours for an early-out, if not, it will be charged as an absence.

Grading Policy: 
Quizzes and Notebook_____  30 percent

Exams   _________________ 30 percent

Lab Assignments _________  30 percent

Homework ______________  10 percent

Reedley College Automotive Technicians A. S. degree program will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform diagnosis and repair of various automotive components and enter the automotive service industry at the advanced apprentice level. Students are required to be prepared, with books, pencils, and all other materials for class.  Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated.  No radios, cell phones, or products that may disrupt the class will be allowed in the classroom or lab. Welcome to Reedley College and have a great and productive semester.

If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc ) per the American Disabilities Act (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact me as soon as possible.