Auto 2370 - ASE Certification Preparation & Analysis
Catalog Description:
An integrative course teaching a higher level of skills to combine previous courses and introduce updates in technology to prepare for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams. 2 credit hours (2 lecture hours)
Prerequisites
None
Methods of Instruction
1. Lecture
Course Materials:
Notebook (3-Ring type Binder at least 1.5 Inches suggested)
Pencil, Pen, and Multiple colored pencils, markers, or highlighters for circuit tracing (red, blue, green, yellow)
Required Text:
1. ASE Test Preparation Guide A1-A8 and L1, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009, ISBN 0-13-504025-6
2. Additional handouts (required reading) will be provided throughout the course as needed.
Tentative Class Schedule with Reading Assignments
Week |
|
Reading and Review Question Assignments |
| 1 | Introduction, Syllabus Review, About ASE, Testing Center Prep, Engine Repair | Section A1 |
| 2 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | Section A2 |
| 3 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | Section A3 |
| 4 | Suspension & Steering | Section A4 |
| 5 | Brakes | Section A5 |
| 6 | Electrical Systems | Section A6 |
| 7 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | Section A7 |
| 8 | Engine Performance and Advanced Engine Performance | Section A8, L1 |
Schedule is subject to change based on student interaction during class.
Course Activities
Practice Exams will be taken for each section of material after discussing that section.
Attendance Policy
Everyday the class will meet in TE 0041 for attendance. Class starts promptly at the designated time, do not be late. The student must inform the instructor if he or she arrived late that day after class otherwise he/she will be marked absent.
Attendance cannot increase a student’s grade but it can reduce the final grade. If you miss a class, you can contact me by phone or e-mail to find out what you missed, and if there is an assignment for the next class. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to arrange an appointment to make up work you missed by being absent.
Attendance is mandatory. Your earned grade will be lowered, according to the scale below in the grading policy section.
Not being prepared for class will be counted as a tardy (for example: no tools for lab, no books, etc).
Tardy – arriving late for class but before 15 minutes have elapsed.
Late – arriving more than 15 minutes late for class
Absent – non attendance
Every late will be counted as ½ of an absent
Every tardy will be counted as ¼ of an absent.
Grading Policy
The student's final grade will be based on the following factors:
- 1. All students have an A grade on the first day
- 2. For each class meetings absent after two, one letter grade will be subtracted
3. All tests must be taken by the student to receive a passing grade
If you have any questions or concerns about your grade, please feel free to see your instructor at any time during the semester.
Checking your Grade
Grade status will be reported to you near mid-semester by your instructor and a review of progress is always available with an appointment. Your current grade status may also be checked at any time by logging into the Blackboard Course System and selecting "My Grades".