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COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE:

ABDR 1411

Vehicle Measurement and Damage Repair

COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to damaged vehicle measurement and alignment systems.

MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

DOCUMENT SOURCE:

The NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Technician, Inc.

The Autobody Collision Program Accrediting Agency) Curriculum Task List.

This course has been divided into four units and they are on:

01. Safety procedures and learn a vehicle’s construction

02. Identify primary and secondary damage.

03. Use and read dimensional specifications date sheets.

04. Use measuring and diagnosing repair systems.

05. Anchor vehicle for repair procedures and apply straightening techniques.

In each unit you will be given a lecture/demonstration and then be expected to perform the

assignments for each unit. Each assignment will be demonstrated and explained so that you can

then attempt it. After each unit there will be a knowledge exam and a performance exam. Each

exam is based on the information discussed during the lecture, the reading assignments and the

lab assignments given.

For academic courses please identify the major assignments, such as the number of exams

throughout the semester, any essays, research papers, etc. that are required as well.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Safety and Health Procedures

2. Vehicle Construction and Damaged Vehicle Measurement

3. Primary and Secondary Damage

4. Dimensional Specifications Data Sheets and Measuring and Diagnosing Systems

5. Anchoring Vehicle Set-up and Straightening Procedures

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MAJOR COURSE LECTURE, TOPICS DESCRIPTION/REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED

READINGS/ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO VIEW:

Tentative Schedule (Subject to change by your instructor)

Week Topic/Lecture Chapters

1 Safety and Health Procedures/

Vehicle Construction

Chapter 2

2 Introduction to Damaged Vehicle

Measurement “ ”

3 Introduction to Damaged Vehicle

Measurement (Cont.) 1st - Quiz

Chapter 11

4 Primary and Secondary Damage

“ ”

5 Primary and Secondary Damage (Cont) “ ”

6 Dimensional Specifications Data Sheets

2nd Quiz

“ ”

7 Dimensional Specifications Data Sheets

(Cont.) “ ”

8 Measuring and Diagnosing Systems

Mid-Term Test

Chapter 13

9 Measuring and Diagnosing Systems(Cont.) “ ”

10 Anchoring Vehicle Set-up “ ”

11 Anchoring Vehicle Set-up (Cont.) 3rd Quiz “ ”

12 Anchoring Vehicle Set-up (Cont.) “ ”

13 Anchoring Vehicle Set-up (Cont.) “ ”

14 Anchoring Vehicle Set-up (Cont.) “ ”

15 Straightening Procedures Final Exam CH 2 -11-13

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Alfred M. Thomas and Michael Jund., Collision Repair and Refinishing Second Edition.

Delmar Cengage Learning, 2014.

ISBN: 978-1-133-60187-6

Auto Collision Technology Tool Kits

Scantron Sheets Notebook Paper

Pen and Pencil

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GRADING CRITERIA

20% Theory Classroom Quizzes 5% Research/Oral Presentation 5% Unit Exams 10%

80% Lab Activities Lab Involvement Lab Assignment Project Completion

GRADING SCALE

90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C 69 - Below F

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Same as: T.S.T.C - Catalog Attendance Policy

DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION POLICY: (If applicable)

Class participation in this course is mandatory and is part of the Grading Policy. Students must maintain all daily assignments, class discussions, unit tests, lecture and laboratory quizzes, class projects, and all other assignments at the passage rates located in the Grading Criteria and Grading Scale for each activity or face a grade of “F” at the end of the term. Excused absences will not count against the student. The course instructor will determine whether an absence is excused or not. In order for an absence to be excused, the student must: 1. Notify the instructor of the absence before the class period. 2. Give a satisfactory written explanation from an appropriate authority to the instructor

upon return to class. 3. Notice may be given by calling the instructor at (956) 364-4659. This number has

24-hour voice mail, so calls may be received at any time of the day or night.

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

"If you have a documented disability which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as the instructor has outlined and/or if you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact (956) 364-4520 or visit Support Services located in the Consolidated Student Services Center Bldg. EK as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements."

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CLASS AND LAB POLICIES: Laboratory is the most important consideration; anyone who enters any laboratory and class room should keep in mind the following rules. These rules will be strictly observed and enforced:

Students are not allowed to smoke, eat or drink in the classroom.

Students are expected to be in the classroom on time.

Students coming in 5 minutes late will be counted tardy.

Students coming in 20 minutes late will be counted absent.

Students are expected to behave like adults.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO KEEP SILENT WHILE INSTRUCTOR IS CONDUCTING A LESSON.

Students are expected to bring textbooks, pencils and writing pad.

Students are not allowed any horseplay or rowdy behavior in class.

Students are not allowed to have visitors or guests unless cleared ahead of

time with an instructor (theory & lab).

Safety glasses (ANSI Z87) will be worn at ALL TIMES when in the laboratory.

There will be no horseplay at anytime in the laboratory area. No running,

pushing, scuffing, etc.

If you see something you think may be unsafe, you are to bring it to the attention of the instructor.

Power equipment will not be used by any students until the student has

had explicit instructions on the care and use of that piece of equipment by an instructor.

Students will enter and exit through the door on the North side of Building

“F”. STUDENTS WILL NOT USE THE OFFICE ENTRANCE.

Any time a tour is conducted through “F” Building; all students will stop work until the tour leaves. No boisterous conduct will be tolerated while the facilities are being toured.

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Safety is mostly just good judgment and a little knowledge on the part of the worker. Do not take chances.

Any accident or injury, no matter how minor will be reported immediately to

your instructor.

Students are expected to call TWO contact numbers when they are going to be late or absent: Office: Mr. Vargas: 364-4659, Mr. Cantu: 364-4825, Mr. Vasquez: 364-4824.

Students will be dropped for excessive absences. (3) Unexcused or skipping

classes. (Leaving work without notifying your instructor is also considered as an unexcused absence).

Final grades are made up of 80% lab work and 20% tests.

Hand tools will be needed when students go to lab in order to work. The tool

room has some hand tools but not enough to go around, so those that have their tools bring them in, or some of those who do not have tools will not be able to work. Your grade will also depend on having tools in lab area.

No eating, drinking sodas, or smoking in the classroom or lab.

No one is allowed to continue to work during breaks or lunch periods.

Students are not allowed to wear loose clothing, shorts, muscle shirts,

sleeveless shirts, or sandals in the lab area. CLOSED SHOES ARE REQUIRED.

Students are not allowed to hear MP3s, I-PODs, or Electronic Devices in lab

or classroom. Only in designated area.

STUDENTS ARE TO WEAR PANTS ON WAIST LINE NOT BELOW.

CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND NO TEXT MESSAGING allowed during class or lab.

In case of emergency, please have concerned party contact TWO of the Office numbers: Jose S. Vargas - Dept. Chair/Instructor (956) 364- 4659 Joseph Cantu - Instructor (956) 364- 4825 Jose Vasquez - Instructor (956) 364- 4824

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Copyright Statement

The materials used in the course [textbooks, handouts, media files (podcast, MP3, Videos, RSS (Feeds), and all instructional resources on the colleges Learning Management System (Moodle)] are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in this course and are only to be used for instructional use, activities associated with, and for the duration of the course. All materials generated for this course, which includes but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and any additional materials. These materials may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further. They are provided in compliance with the provisions of the Teach Act. These materials may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder or T.S.T.C For further information contact your instructor.

Communicating with your instructor (My Mail E-mail System)

All official college E-mail to students is sent through My Mail, the official student e-mail system at T.S.T.C Harlingen. When communicating with instructors and/or employees of the college, you are required to use your T.S.T.C My Mail student e-mail address. If you choose to forward your e-mail to another account, please be advised that you must respond from the My Mail account.

T.S.T.C Harlingen faculty, staff, and students are asked to report all threats, perceived or real, immediately to College Police located in the Auxiliary Building. If the threat is imminent, the College Police emergency phone line at 364-4234 or 9-911 should be called. College Police will then coordinate the proper response in accordance with State and federal laws and T.S.T.C System/College rules and regulations.

NOTE: Any changes to this syllabus will be provided in writing to the student and updated on all posted locations (HB 2504, course Moodle sites, building offices, etc.).

Emergency/Safety Requirement: In the event of an emergency, students should familiarize themselves with building and classrooms emergency exits/evacuation routes and be able to locate the nearest fire extinguisher. When an emergency alarm is activated, students should immediately leave the classroom, exit the building, and go to a designated safe area until clearance is given to go back into the building. Students should also register and be familiar with the Emergency Notification System.

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The following is a summary of the TSTC policy:

1. A licensed holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on a TSTC campus or in facilities or vehicles not designated as "gun exclusion zones." 2. What is NOT allowed:

o Possessing a concealed handgun on a TSTC campus or in facilities or vehicles without being a licensed holder.

o Possessing a concealed handgun in TSTC campus areas or facilities that have been specifically designated via posted signs as “gun exclusion zones” by the institution.

o Open carry of a weapon, to include partially concealed, anywhere on campus.

I invite you all to please review the new policy in its entirety at the following link:

SOS GA 1.6.10 (Concealed Handguns)

Tutoring Statement

The Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Program at TSTC offers free tutoring and academic

support services to help you achieve your academic and career goals. Regular participation in

tutoring can also help you earn the grades you need to avoid Academic and/or Financial Aid

Probation or Suspension. You can access the most up-to-date Supplemental Instruction &

Tutoring Schedule, as well as MyTSTC Video Tutor Library, by visiting:

https://portal.tstc.edu/student/Student_Learning/Pages/Tutoring.aspx (Tutoring Program

Webpage)

(shortened link: goo.gl/Z9vJvY )

https://www.youtube.com/user/MyTSTCVideoTutor/playlists (MyTSTC Video Tutor Library)

Please note that the Tutoring Schedule will be available after the first week of school. For more

information, please contact the Office of Student Success at 956.364.4163 or the Supplemental

Instruction & Tutoring Program at 956-364-4170.

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Office of Student Success Useful Links & QR Codes

Office of Student Success http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenoss

Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Program http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenoss/situtoringprogram

My TSTC Video Tutor Library (direct link) http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenoss/videotutorlibrary Almost 100 short tutoring videos are available to students at the click of a mouse or tap of a fingertip. Videos cover English, College Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History, technical subjects, and other areas.

Access to Success Mentoring Program

http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenoss/mentoring Peer Mentors help students navigate college, as well as online learning tools and resources such as Moodle, My Mail, Web Advisor, etc. Peer Mentors serve as a support system for students throughout the semester.

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AVID Academic Achievement Center (Resources/Laptops) http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenoss/academicachievementcenter

The center houses the Peer Mentors as well as an Academic Advisor. All are available to help

students navigate through college, make the AVID connection from high school to college, learn

Cornell Note-Taking, register for the VIDA and WIA Programs, provide information on scholastic

policies, GPA & Completion Rate Calculation, and other services. The Advisor also refers

students to campus and community resources

WIA (Workforce Investment Act) http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenwia/services

VIDA (Valley Initiative for Development & Advancement) http://www.vidacareers.org Both WIA and VIDA provide financial support for eligible students, including help with tuition, fees, books, tools, and other college-related expenses.

Financial Aid’s Standards of Academic Progress http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenfinancialaid/sap This site provides students with information on the academic requirements to maintain financial aid eligibility.

Calculate Your Term GPA http://www.back2college.com/gpa.htm This site helps students forecast their Term GPA. How to Raise Your GPA www.back2college.com/raisegpa.htm This site helps students forecast their Cumulative GPA and also helps them determine what type of grades are needed to increase their Cumulative GPA.

Developed by the Office of Student Success

956.364.4163 / Bldg. B, Room 133

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TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

AUTOBODY COLLISION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

COURSE SYLLABUS AGREEMENT

ABDR 1411

Student Name: ____________________ Date: ______________Sec.__ I have read and understood the Class/Lab Policies and Course Syllabus for the Auto Collision Technology Program through My Learning website and certify its content. A copy of this syllabus has been printed by me for this class. ___________________ ________________ Student Signature Instructor Signature