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AUT 112 - Automotive Brake Systems Service and Diagnosis

Spring 2021 Syllabus, Section 401, CRN 16056

Automotive Brake Systems Service and Diagnosis helps develop skills needed to inspect, service, and repair modern disc/drum brakes that are hydraulically controlled. Additional emphasis will focus on the operation and diagnosis of electronic braking systems. Students will identify Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control, Stability Control, the associated components, as well as diagnostic and repair procedures determined by the automobile manufacturer.
Prerequisites: AUT 101 and Reading Proficiency

• Your my.stlcc.edu student e-mail account is official means of communication with St. Louis Community College. All communication from the college to students will be sent to your student e-mail.
• You must e-mail your instructor from your STLCC student e-mail account.  E-mails from non-STLCC accounts will not be answered.
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• Knowledge and skills using Windows 10 / MAC OS is expected. For success, a student should have or quickly gain knowledge of how to use a computer to complete coursework.
• Proficiency with OS file management, printing, etc. required.

• Current Acrobat Reader (.pdf files will be provided)

• Current Acrobat Flash Player

• Current Media Player (.swf, .mp4, etc. files will be provided)

• At least Firefox and Chrome browsers

• MS Office 2016 or equivalent - Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Office Mix included)

• Some coursework will require additional online research, online tutorials, study, and practice. When needed, information about online resources will be provided.

Grading Policy

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Attendance Policy

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For additional information on attendance and withdrawal, please visit the Registrar’s web page https://www.stlcc.edu/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/attendancepolicy.aspx .

Late Work/Missed Exams Policy

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Academic Integrity Statement

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Below are important STLCC College policies of which you must be aware. Please go to Consumer Information (https://stlcc.edu/college-policy-procedures/consumer-information/index.aspx) for additional information.

Withdrawal Policy

To formally withdraw, students must submit official forms to the Admissions/Registration office. The class will be shown on the transcript with a grade of W, and students are not eligible for a refund of fees. It is always the student’s responsibility to initiate a withdrawal.  Please speak with your instructor before withdrawing. 

For additional information on attendance and withdrawal, please visit the Registrar’s web page https://stlcc.edu/office-of-the-registrar/last-day-to-withdraw.aspx. 

Diversity & Inclusion, Non-Discrimination Statement

St. Louis Community College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities in its admissions, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran and shall take action necessary to ensure non-discrimination.

The College maintains a complaint procedure for the purpose of investigating and providing prompt and equitable remedy.

Student inquiries concerning discrimination or harassment, and the procedure for complaints of discrimination or harassment may be made to: Mary Zabriskie, Districtwide Director, Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, 314-539-5345, mzabriskie@stlcc.edu.

Disability Resources and Access Office Information

STLCC is committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. 

Access Office staff, available on each campus, work with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange academic accommodations. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability are encouraged to contact the campus Access Office:

• Florissant Valley: 314-513-4551 or FVAccess@stlcc.edu
• Forest Park: 314-644-9039 or FPAccess@stlcc.edu
• Harrison Education Center: 314-763-6000
• Meramec: 314-984-7673 or MCAccess@stlcc.edu
• South County: 317-984-7200 or scaccess@stlcc.edu
• Wildwood: 636-422-2000 or WWAccess@stlcc.edu
• Online: 314-513-4771 or SFoster@stlcc.edu   

Students with academic accommodations are responsible for providing their professors with Instructor Memos and should do so early in the course. For more information, see Access services (https://www.stlcc.edu/student-support/disability-services/).

Title IX

Discrimination includes any form of unequal treatment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender expression such as denial of opportunities, harassment, and violence. Sex based violence includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking.  If you experience discrimination in any of these forms, you are encouraged to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator, or campus-based Title IX contacts.  To learn more, including information on campus and community resources, go to the Title IX page on the College website. 

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• Departmental policies
• Assessment policy
• Closing procedures and notifications can be found at https://www.stlcc.edu/college-policy-procedures/consumer-information/closing-procedures-notifications.aspx.
• Syllabus disclaimers
• Course work descriptions/specifications
• Student and Academic Support services information
• Honors' statement
• Tips for success in the course/course expectations
• Recycling statement
• GPA/Academic forgiveness statement
• FERPA statement
• UPASS statement
• Program-level outcomes
• Program information
• Study skills suggestions

• STLCC Libraries

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