| Course Rubric-Number-Section: | ABDR-1323-10X1 |
| Credit: | 3 |
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| CIP Code: | 47.0603 |
| Course Title: | Collision Repair Steering and Suspension |
| Course Description: | Study of vehicle steering and suspension components including alignment, tire rotation, and balancing. |
| Prerequisites: | Take ABDR-2435 Minimum grade C or Credit,P |
| Co-requisites: | None |
| Course Meets: | Online Lab: Wednesday 8:00AM to 11:40AM Building: 1ACR room 100 |
| Instructor: | Tracy Marshall |
| Office Phone Number: | 254709-9948 text |
| Email Address: | tlmarshall@tstc.edu |
| Office Fax Number: | 254 867-2315 |
| Building & Office Room Number: | 1 ACR Lab Lab 100 |
| Office Hours: | Thursday 8am - 12pm |
| Approved by: | Clint Campbell | Date: | 2022-04-14 |
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| CO1: | Identify the functions of steering components |
| CO2: | Diagnose front and rear vehicle alignment angles |
| CO3: | Demonstrate proper procedures when balancing and rotating tires |
| CO4: | Align vehicles to manufacturers' specifications |
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| Item | Title | Author | Publisher | Edition | ISBN |
| 1 | Front and Rear Wheel Alignment - Required | ABDR 1323 | Bookstore | Workbook | 10412275 |
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| 1 | Approved safety glasses (clear lens) | 1 |
| 2 | Facemask/Dustmask Level 1 minimum. | 1 |
| 3 | 10-12' (3m) Metric retractable tape measure | 1 |
| 4 | Pencil | 1 |
| 5 | Scantron | 1 |
| 6 | TBA | 1 |
| 7 | Desktop, Notebook or Laptop computer or 24hr. access to | 1 |
| 8 | Internet access for above computer or 24hr. access to | 1 |
| 9 | Microsoft office software: Word and PowerPoint. Adobe Reader | 1 |
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Tool Resource Statement Tools and materials must be acquired by the beginning of the second class week or the student will be dismissed until resources are complete |
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| Written Assessments | 1500 | ||||||||||
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| Safety Test: | Complete lab safety test during lab orientation | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 2: | Camber and Caster Influence | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 3: | 01T1 - Suspension angles (comprehensive) | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 4: | 1a-Camber and Caster tolerance | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 5: | "Techniques for Front Wheel Alignment" | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 6: | 02T1 - Suspension diagnostics (comprehensive) | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Homework 1: | Complete essays regarding "Alignment Wheel Meets Body" according to instructional handout | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 7: | Suspension Parts Identification | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Homework 2: | Complete test worksheet based on "Wheel Alignment" handout | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 8: | I-CAR STE Steering & Suspension | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 9: | 03T1 - Tracking and Thrustline | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 10: | SLA worksheet (Lab exercise) | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 11: | "Four Wheel Alignment" | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Test 12: | 04T1-Suspension Diagnostics (comprehensive) | 100.00 | |||||||||
| Homework 3: | Course Definitions due | 100.00 | |||||||||
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| Performance Assessments | 1504 | ||||||||||
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| Lab 1: | Lab 1: Measure Toe and Wheel run out | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 2: | Measure Turning Radius | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 3: | Measure Camber and Caster using bubble gauges | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 4: | SLA Camber and caster exercise | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 5: | Demonstration: Balancing Tire and Wheel Assembly | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 6: | Balance tire and wheel assembly | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 7: | Demonstration of the proper set up and operation of the Hunter 4-Wheel Alignment system | 188.00 | |||||||||
| Lab 8: | Demonstrate the proper set up and operation of the Hunter 4-Wheel Alignment system on an assigned lab vehicle | 188.00 | |||||||||
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| Final Exam | 1500 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Label: | Assessment Description | Assessment Value | |||||||||
| Final Exam: | Final Course Exam (comprehensive) | 1,500.00 | |||||||||
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| Safety Test | Complete lab safety test during lab orientation Course outcomes met: CO3 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 1 | Lab 1: Measure Toe and Wheel run out Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO4 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Test 2 | Camber and Caster Influence Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 2 | Measure Turning Radius Course outcomes met: CO1, CO4, CO2 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Test 3 | 01T1 - Suspension angles (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Test 4 | 1a-Camber and Caster tolerance Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 3 | Measure Camber and Caster using bubble gauges Course outcomes met: CO4, CO2, CO1 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Test 5 | "Techniques for Front Wheel Alignment" Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Test 6 | 02T1 - Suspension diagnostics (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1, CO4 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 4 | SLA Camber and caster exercise Course outcomes met: CO4, CO2 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Lab 5 | Demonstration: Balancing Tire and Wheel Assembly Course outcomes met: CO3 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Test 7 | Suspension Parts Identification Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Homework 1 | Complete essays regarding "Alignment Wheel Meets Body" according to instructional handout Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO4 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 6 | Balance tire and wheel assembly Course outcomes met: CO3 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Homework 2 | Complete test worksheet based on "Wheel Alignment" handout Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Test 8 | I-CAR STE Steering & Suspension Course outcomes met: CO1, CO3 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 7 | Demonstration of the proper set up and operation of the Hunter 4-Wheel Alignment system Course outcomes met: CO4, CO2 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Test 9 | 03T1 - Tracking and Thrustline Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Lab 8 | Demonstrate the proper set up and operation of the Hunter 4-Wheel Alignment system on an assigned lab vehicle Course outcomes met: CO4, CO2 | 188.00 | 4.17% |
| Test 10 | SLA worksheet (Lab exercise) Course outcomes met: CO2, CO4 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Test 11 | "Four Wheel Alignment" Course outcomes met: CO4, CO2 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Test 12 | 04T1-Suspension Diagnostics (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO2 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Homework 3 | Course Definitions due Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 100.00 | 2.22% |
| Final Exam | Final Course Exam (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 1,500.00 | 33.30% |
| 4,504.00 | 100.00% | ||
Description of Graded Elements of the Course:
Student test assessments will be graded on the ability to choose the correct answer in regard to multiple choice test questions or provide the correct answer to test questions that require a missing word or brief statement. Performance assessments are designed to enhance the student’s level of competency based on the course outcomes and expectations of the industry
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| 5 | Steering Axis Inclination (SAI): discussion of SAI and its use in diagnosing alignment problems
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| 6 | Included Angle (IA) and Scrub Radius: review of SAI and a discussion of IA, and scrub radius and their relationship to collision diagnostics | |||||||||||||||
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| 7 | Suspension Diagnostics: comprehensive discussion of alignment angles and the variable outcomes and benefits to damage diagnostics | |||||||||||||||
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| 9 | Steering and Suspension and Diagnostics review of diagnostics.
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| 12 | Damage Analysis review of steering and suspension worksheets to determine possible damage situations and correction alternatives.
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The Auto Collision Department or acting Instructor reserves the right to substitute or rearrange lecture topics, lab projects, homework, tests, or assignments based on the needs of the class or requirements to meet course outcomes and objectives. Once weekly 1323 objectives are completed, additional lab time may be used for other class objectives within semester.
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Instructor Participation Policy: A student is expected to attend and participate during the scheduled period of lab instruction. This begins with the first scheduled class day of the term. A student deemed a non-participant for more than 10% ( 5.5 hours) of the lab periods, regardless of grades earned on assignments, will have to repeat the course. Participation in Moodle learning activities is recorded. Students not participating in Moodle activities for more than 8 consecutive school days, excluding weekends, will be deemed a non-participant and will have to repeat the course. A student is considered tardy up to 15 minutes into the scheduled lecture or lab, and thereafter will be considered a non-participant for that period of instruction. |
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Course Policies:
Course Expectations You will be asked to undertake these activities to help you to learn the subject matter of this course.
Research; Definition - the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Safety Procedures
Students are required to participate in a safety lecture prior to performing in the laboratory portion of the course. A written test will be given to each participating student covering the presented safety materials. Students must complete the safety test with 100% accuracy prior to receiving lab assignments.
**With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic; Social distancing will still be maintained.
All lecture and laboratory safety rules and regulations will be followed in every detail. Failure to comply with this policy will result in dismissal from class until further notice.
Acceptance Attire
Classroom and Lab Behaviors
Late Work/Test Policies
Students are required to check Moodle and email for updates to "Announcements" in Moodle or homework, lesson resource or videos, and tests in the Moodle "Weekly" sections. Tests and homework must be completed by end of stated due dates. Complications with student activity will require student communication with instructor by phone, email or Moodle messages. All students are required to be present for class. However, unexpected circumstances will occur. If a student has an excused absence, death or illness in the immediate family, the student must notify the instructor of record immediately. If a test or assignment is missed, the instructor has to give permission for make up. The missed test or assignment must be made up before the next scheduled period of instruction or handed in immediately at the beginning of that period.
An excused absence only allows for make up of missed assignments or test. The absence is recorded.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class of the set due date. Late assignments will not be accepted and a grade of “zero” will be earned for said assignment. Students that have notified the instructor prior to the absence may be considered excused in case of emergency.
Pop tests Can be given at any time by the instructor and are not make up items.
Exemptions
Students can be exempted from a final exam if:
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones may be brought into the classroom or lab as they are a part of our society. It is common courtesy to put devices such as cell phones and laptops away during presentations and discussions as alerts and notifications from devices can distract you and others. So, the rule is to turn off cell phones during class time and put them away. Do not use a lap top in class unless you use it to take notes. If there is a need to use a device in the classroom, communicate this to your instructor so a discussion can occur and an understanding reached.
Phones and earphones may be used in the lab for music only. Phones must be off during demonstrations or class discussions.
Anyone failing to adhere to this policy will be dismissed from class and issued a non-participation grade (absence) for that period of instruction.
Departmental Awards Ceremony/Cleanup Policy
This event may not be applicable at this time. In the event that it is established each student is expected to participate in the awards ceremony and cleanup activities once the date has been identified.
Students with unexpected circumstances can be excused by the department chair only.
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