AUTO 1021 Service Shop Operations I Syllabus H01 Fall 2026

Automotive Technology

1. Attendance, Punctuality & Participation

Attendance is critical to success in this course. Automotive Technology is a hands-on program, and important skills, procedures, safety practices, and laboratory activities are taught and practiced during class. The laboratory activities in this course are an essential part of the learning process and may not be easily replicated outside of scheduled class time.

Students are expected to:

• Attend every scheduled class.
• Arrive on time and remain for the entire class period.
• Be prepared to participate in classroom and laboratory activities.
• Notify the instructor as soon as possible when an absence is unavoidable.
• Take responsibility for obtaining missed course information and completing any work that can reasonably be completed outside of class.

Make-up opportunities for missed laboratory activities are not guaranteed. When an absence occurs for an appropriate or unavoidable circumstance, the instructor may provide an opportunity to make up missed work when practical and when the necessary equipment, vehicles, facilities, and instructional time are available. The instructor will determine whether a make-up opportunity is appropriate.

Students who miss a class are responsible for communicating with the instructor regarding the absence. Students who repeatedly miss class, fail to communicate with the instructor, or do not make a reasonable effort to address missed required work may be required to withdraw from the course.

Because this is a hands-on course, missing class without making an effort to address the missed work may result in the student being unable to successfully complete the course.

Tardiness

Class begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Students are expected to be present and ready to participate at the scheduled start time.

Frequent or excessive tardiness may interfere with the student's ability to participate in required instruction and laboratory activities. If a student arrives after a timed assessment has begun, the instructor may restrict participation in that assessment unless prior arrangements or an approved circumstance exist.

Bottom line: Show up, be on time, and stay for the full class — it’s the only way to succeed in this course.

2. Professionalism & Conduct

Attendance, attitude, cooperation, responsibility, and work habits are important components of success in the automotive industry.

• Cell phones must be silenced and stored away during class.
• No headphones or earbuds are permitted in the classroom or shop.
• Smartwatches are treated as cell phones and may not be used during class.
• Bring required materials to every class, including a pencil, notebook, notes, textbook/materials, and handouts.
• Students must have appropriate PPE for the shop. Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, and traditional-length T-shirts are the minimum requirements.

3. Auto Tech Lab – Shop Safety Rules

Safety is the highest priority in the automotive laboratory.

• Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the shop.
• Obtain instructor approval before using shop equipment, cutting tools, or abrasive tools.
• Inform the instructor of any leftover parts after a job.
• Clean, arrange, and return all tools and manuals after use.
• Get instructor permission before bringing a vehicle into the shop.
• Place keys on the driver-side dashboard when finished with a vehicle. Never place tools or keys in your pocket.
• Check battery state of charge after servicing. Leaving a dead battery will result in a lab grade penalty.

4. Lab Conduct & Responsibilities

Students are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment.

• Leave your work area spotless, regardless of its condition when you began.
• Report all accidents and broken tools immediately.
• Smoking is prohibited in all KCC buildings, including electronic versions.
• Always connect an exhaust hose to running vehicles to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Disconnect the battery before performing service on the vehicle when required by the service procedure.
• Jacks are for lifting only — always use jack stands before working underneath a vehicle.

5. Electude Learning & Late Work

Electude modules are learning activities, not quizzes or tests. They are designed to prepare students for classroom instruction, discussion, hands-on activities, and assessments.

Students are expected to complete assigned Electude learning modules by the posted deadline.

• 🟢 Completed on time with a score of 60% or higher: Full credit
• 🟡 Completed on time with a score below 60%: Student may be required to review the material and demonstrate additional understanding.
• 🔴 Completed after the deadline: Maximum of 50% of the available points

Electude modules remain available after the deadline so students can return to previous material for review and reinforcement. The purpose of the assignments is learning and preparation for class; the deadline establishes accountability for completing that learning on time.

6. Attendance, Preparation & Participation

Students are expected to arrive prepared to participate in classroom and laboratory activities. Completion of assigned Electude learning activities before class is an important part of preparation.

Students are responsible for reviewing material they miss because of an absence and communicating with the instructor regarding missed hands-on activities or assessments.

7. Specific Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

• Practice safe and efficient use of automotive tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant physical, chemical, and mathematical concepts.
• Show the ability to work cooperatively while taking initiative in completing tasks.
• Plan, problem-solve, and execute repair and maintenance tasks independently.