AUT 112 01M (NIGHT)

                     Automotive Engines II

                        Course Outline

                      Fall Semester 2008

 

Instructor: Gary Phares               Final Exam:10,December 2008

Phone: 257-6676 vm.PORTABLE 257-5328            

Office hours: M 0700–1630, T 0830-1800  W 0930–1800, R 1000-1600,

F 0700-1530   Email, gphares@NVCC.edu 

Web www.nvcc.edu/home/gphares

 

TEXT: Automotive Engines, Theory and Servicing, by James D. Halderman, 6th Edition, 2009.

 

CONTENT:

AUT 112 is designed to provide the student with an understanding of tools and equipment used in testing, measuring and repairing major defects in the internal combustion engine to include cylinder head, valve train, and short block assemblies.  Also, it is designed to provide the student with logical and scientific methods of analyzing defects and necessary preventative or corrective maintenance requirements.

 

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

a. Explain the principles of construction and operation of the internal combustion engine.

 

b. Analyze possible defects affecting mechanical operation of the automotive engine.

 

c. Inspect, test, and determine the location of upper and lower engine failures.

 

d. Determine the logical cause of engine failures through complete and accurate analysis and estimation of repair cost.

 

e. Use measuring tools to include micrometers, telescoping gauges, hole diameter gauges, dial indicators, depth gauges, and Vernier calipers, skillfully and accurately.

 

f. Repair defects in the internal combustion engine pertaining to cylinder head, valve train, and short-block assemblies.

 

GENERAL:

Study the entire text, specific readings will be assigned. 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK: Students should review the Student Handbook, especially the sections about “Rights and Responsibilities”, “Student Conduct”,and “Student Dishonesty”.  Students should also read the Information Technology Student/Patron Ethics Agreement and NVCC Computer Use Agreement in the student handbook.  If you have any questions or need clarification, please ask.  Anyone caught cheating will receive a 0 for that exercise.

 

 

STUDENT ASSISTANCE:

Students who have special needs or require accommodations need to inform the instructor and the Counseling Dept.  Please let me know by the end of the second class/lab period.

 

Quizzes:

Expect a quiz at the beginning of each class.  Additional quizzes may be given at any time.  In the event that you miss a quiz, you must contact me to take a make-up.  Make-ups may be out of class written assignments or in class presentations.

 

ATTENDANCE:

Regular attendance is strongly recommended.  The quizzes, tests, and laboratory contract are the basis of your grade, missing class or lab will effect your ability to pass the course.  Let me know if you will not be able to make class by leaving a message on my answering machine!  

Missing more than 3 classes will drop your final grade one letter.

 

CLASS START/END TIMES:

Class begins at a 6:00 pm and end at 11:30 pm on Wednesday nights.   In the event I am delayed more than 10 minutes beyond the beginning of class, students are instructed to contact the Science and Technology division secretary located in Colgan Hall ext. 6604/6605 for directions.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

The college policy for canceling classes due to inclement weather is not campus specific.  The decision to cancel classes for the entire college is made early in the morning for daytime classes and in the afternoon for evening classes (separate decisions).  This information is available on local radio and TV stations as well as NOVACONNECT.  If class is cancelled due to the weather, you are responsible for reading the assignment for the following week also. IN REGARDS TO TRAVEL TO CLASS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, USE COMMON SENSE. IF THE ROADS ARE UNSAFE, DO NOT DRIVE!

 

COURSE WITHDRAWAL:

In the event you are unable to complete the course requirements and you wish to withdrawal, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE NECESSARY FORMS available at the Admissions & Records office to obtain a "W" grade.  Failure to do so on you part is a failing grade for the course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Achieve a passing average in the quizzes.

2. Achieve a passing average in the midterm and final exam.

3. Complete the lab contract.

4. Complete a diagnostic/repair estimate (including parts and       labor cost).

GRADES: Lab Contract     40%           A = 91-100

        Repair Estimate  10%           B = 81-90

        Quizzes          10%           C = 71-80

        Midterm          20%           D = 61-70                         Final            20%             F = Below 61                                                  

        Total           100%

Final Exam Date:  Wednesday, 10 December 2008