Course Outline

Summer Semester 2008

8 WEEK COURSE

Instructor: Gary Phares Final Exam: July 8, 2008

Phone: (703)257-6676 Email gphares@nvcc.edu

Office hours: M 0700-1630, T 0930-1800, W 0900-1630, RF 0700-1530

TEXT: Automotive Engine Repair & Rebuilding, Chek-Chart 4th Edition, 2005

CONTENT:

AUT 120 - Introduction to Automotive Machine Shop (3 credits) Introduces automotive machining operations emphasizing shop safety and the safe use of machine shop tools. Survey basic machining operations and specialized auto machining techniques necessary for reconditioning engine and chassis components. Requires basic set of machinist’s hand tools. 5 hours and 45 minutes of combined lecture and lab demonstrations.

This course is a study of fundamentals of modern automotive machine shop practices. Emphasis is placed on shop layout, safety, laboratory procedures, measuring and basic machining operations. Particular attention is given to machining practices at the introductory level and simple operations of automotive machine shop tools and equipment.

Lecture / laboratory demonstrations will cover, in detail: measuring devices, metal characteristics, heat treatment, drilling, reaming, threading, grinding, and sawing. Students will develop and understanding of machining terminology, metric system, blueprint reading, and metallurgy. Laboratory experience is provided in welding, grinding, metal turning and milling operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

a. Develop a thorough knowledge of machining fundamentals

b. Develop a thorough knowledge of modern automotive machine shop practices

c. Develop skills in the operation and use of machine shop tools and equipment

d. Formulate safe and proper work habits necessary to the successful advancement in the automotive machine shop.

. MAJOR ELEMENTS OF CONTENT:

a. Measuring

b. Layouts, metal characteristics, heat treatment, and metal finishes

c. Drilling, reaming, and threading

d. grinding, sawing, and cutting

e. Fasteners

f. Welding

g. Turning and milling

GENERAL:

Study the entire shop manual , specific readings will be assigned; however, students are responsible for both the classroom and shop texts.

STUDENT HANDBOOK:

Students are reminded to read Sections II, Student Conduct, Section VI, Academic Dishonesty and Section VII Information Technology Student/Patron Ethics Agreement and NVCC Computer Use Agreement, of the student handbook. If you have any questions or need clarification, please ask.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE:

Students who have special needs or require accommodations need to inform the instructor and the Counseling Department. 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 by voice mail, Email or in person prior to the end of the normal class time on the day of the quiz. There will be no make up quiz given if you fail to notify me.

ATTENDANCE:

While attendance is not mandatory, 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 or emailing me!

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 1130 pm on Tuesday 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 NOVANET. Phone 330-3770 (P.W. County), and 323-3770 (all others). You may also check Nova Connect on WWW.NVCC.edu. 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. Participating in lab exercises.

4. Participating in classroom discussions.

GRADES: Lab 40% A = 91-100

Quizzes 20% B = 81-90

Midterm 20% C = 71-80

Final 20% D = 61-70 Total 100% F = Below 61

Final Exam Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008.