Course Syllabus

Auto 194, Intro to Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Section 0490 - Course Syllabus

Course Description

Principles and functions of hybrid automobiles and procedures for their maintenance, problem diagnosis and repair. Function of individual system components examined. Critical importance of safety and hybrid-unique equipment and procedures, maintenance procedures and diagnostic and repair processes for at least one type of hybrid (Parallel or Series-Parallel) taught in detail.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.  Present a written diagnosis and repair plan to correct a mechanical/electrical problem on a
    hybrid vehicle.
2.  Identify on a vehicle the various hybrid system components.
3.  Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of test equipment.

Class Meetings

Meetings will be on:
Mondays in room 2389 (located in the Diesel Shop) from 9:30-12:00 a.m.
Wednesdays from in room 2320 (in the Automotive Lab) from 9:30-12:00 a.m.

You will need to access online class materials in your Canvas account.  Your instructor will explain Canvas to you. You access the class by clicking on Auto 194 on the first page you see when you open Canvas from your student MyCubby.

 

 

Instructor Contact

Cliff Norton

Email:  cnorton@santarosa.edu  (preferred method for messages)

Phone: (707) 527-4404 (leave message)

Office Hours: 
Please email to ask questions and consult about problems that you might have.

I respond to emails within 24 hours.

Course Web Site

Students will use their Canvas course web site to:

  • complete chapter assignments
  • get assignment instructions
  • submit assignments
  • share resources
  • view grades
  • more items may be added to this list during the semester

Textbook

[Introduction to Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, James Halderman,  ISBN # 9780133512120]
Printed or eBook versions of textbook are both available.

You can locate and order textbooks online via this link: SRJC Bookstore.
Please read about the latest bookstore policies on the bookstore website.
You may pick up your books at the Petaluma bookstore, but you need to coordinate that through the SR bookstore.

Required Software

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: August 16, 2021 is the first class meeting for Auto 194

Day Class Ends: December 8, 2021 is the last class meeting for Auto 194

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: August 22, 2021

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: September 5, 2021

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: September 5, 2021

Last Day to opt for Pass/No Pass: December 17, 2021

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: November 14, 2021

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it.  You need to: avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%).
Also, for several consecutive & unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option; contact Admissions and Records online or by phone to make the change. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by December 17. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum

The instructor will occasionally post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or of instructor.

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the first class (face-to-face courses) or do not log-in to the first class (online class) may be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at midnight PST on the due date. A late submission may receive a 10% penalty. Submissions more than one week late are not accepted without prior arrangement.

Exams

There will be online midterm and final exams (the final exam will be held in the Diesel classroom on the student computers), as well as six online knowledge quizzes and twenty online chapter quizzes. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade [once a week] and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A

90%

575 - 640 points

B

80%

510 - 574 points

C

70%

450 - 510 points

D

60%

385 - 449 points

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points (450 points) and you must complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

Other Important Policies and Practices

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

  • Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
  • Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
  • Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
  • Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
  • Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
  • Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
  • Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.