AUTO 1143 Brakes Syllabus H01 Fall 2026

Attendance, Punctuality & Participation 
This is an accelerated 8-week course that meets for five hours each week. Attendance is essential because a significant amount of course 
instruction, laboratory activity, and hands-on learning occurs during the scheduled class meeting. 
Students are expected to attend every scheduled class meeting, arrive on time, remain for the entire class period, and participate in 
required classroom and laboratory activities. 
Because of the accelerated course format, missing one class represents five hours of missed instruction and laboratory activity. Students 
who miss two scheduled class meetings will have missed 10 hours of instruction and laboratory activity and will be required to drop the 
course and retake it during a future term, consistent with college attendance and withdrawal policies. 
Students who miss class are responsible for contacting the instructor as soon as possible regarding missed material and required make-up 
work. 
Make-Up Work and Missed Instruction 
Students are responsible for all instruction, assignments, laboratory activities, and assessments missed due to an absence. When 
appropriate, students may be required to meet with the instructor to review missed material and demonstrate completion or 
understanding of required learning activities. 
Make-up work does not replace required class attendance or missed hands-on instructional time. Make-up laboratory activities are subject 
to equipment, vehicle, facility, and instructional availability. 
Electude Learning 
Students are responsible for completing assigned Electude learning modules by the published deadlines. Electude modules are designed 
to prepare students for classroom instruction, discussion, hands-on application, and assessments. 
Electude modules completed by the assigned deadline with a score of 60% or higher receive full credit. Modules completed below 60% may 
require review and demonstration of understanding before credit is awarded. Late Electude work is subject to the course late-work policy. 
All assigned homework must be completed before the final class meeting or final assessment. No regular homework assignments will be 
due after the final class meeting or final assessment. 
Laboratory Safety 
Students must follow all automotive laboratory safety procedures and instructor directions. Safety glasses and appropriate clothing are 
required during laboratory activities. 
Students must properly use tools, diagnostic equipment, vehicles, training devices, and electrical testing equipment. Students must 
immediately report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment. 
Additional precautions are required when working with restraint systems and hybrid or electric vehicle components. Students must follow 
instructor directions and applicable safety procedures before working on these systems. 
Unsafe behavior, horseplay, or disregard for safety procedures may result in removal from the laboratory and additional disciplinary 
action. 
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Professional Technician Expectations 
Students are preparing for careers as professional automotive technicians and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly. 
Professionalism includes being punctual, prepared, accountable, respectful, productive, and responsible for the quality of their work. 
Students are expected to take ownership of their work, use tools and equipment properly, follow procedures, maintain an organized work 
area, and complete assignments and laboratory activities to a professional standard. 
Course expectations are intended to reflect the standards students will encounter in the automotive industry. Students should develop the 
skills, habits, and professionalism that justify the level of compensation they expect to earn as professional technicians. 
Work Quality and Accountability 
Students are responsible for the quality and completeness of their work. Electrical measurements, diagnostic procedures, laboratory 
activities, and documentation must be completed accurately and professionally. 
Students are expected to identify and correct errors when directed and ask questions when they do not understand a procedure or 
concept. 
Service Information and Technical Accuracy 
Students are expected to use appropriate manufacturer service information and other reliable technical resources when completing 
vehicle research and laboratory activities. Vehicle-specific information must be verified using the applicable service information. 
Students are responsible for the accuracy of measurements, observations, research, and documentation submitted for evaluation. 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 
AI tools may be used as supplemental learning resources but may not replace student learning, critical thinking, hands-on practice, or 
required research and service information. 
Acceptable uses include reviewing course concepts, creating study guides or practice questions, organizing work, and assisting with 
grammar or formatting. 
Students may not submit AI-generated work as their own without appropriate revision and acknowledgment, fabricate measurements or 
diagnostic findings, use AI to complete assignments in place of their own work, or use AI during closed-book assessments unless 
specifically authorized by the instructor. 
AI-generated vehicle-specific information does not replace manufacturer service information or required diagnostic procedures. Students 
are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information obtained through AI. 
Misuse may result in loss of credit, additional competency demonstration, or referral under applicable college academic integrity policies. 
Expectations for Classroom and Online Behavior 
Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully in all classroom, laboratory, Canvas, and online activities. 
Students must arrive prepared and on time, participate appropriately, follow instructor directions and safety procedures, communicate 
respectfully, and respect classmates, instructors, vehicles, equipment, facilities, and college property. 
Students are expected to act like professional technicians in training by demonstrating accountability, attention to detail, safe work habits, 
and respect for others. Unsafe, disruptive, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the classroom or laboratory 
and may be addressed under applicable college policies.