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This is a Hybrid Class:
A hybrid car runs on two types of power; a gasoline engine, and an electric motor.
This hybrid class runs on two types of learning; online tasks and lab activities.
A Hybrid course works best when you constantly use both types of learning.
The first type of learning requires you to spend about 5 hours per week outside of class researching and completing on-line tasks and discussions about lab scope diagnostics. You can use the LBCC Automotive Shop most days from 12:00 – 1:00 for out-of-class study. (Please ensure Phil Krolick is in the shop when you use this option.)
The second type of learning occurs in the Lab where you will experiment with the labscope every Friday morning from 8:00 – 9:50 in IA-116.
With no gasoline, a hybrid car will soon stop running. With no time spent online, a hybrid class student will soon stop learning.
Course Outcomes:
If you are successful in this class you will be able to:
#1 Diagnose electronically controlled vehicle systems using a Lab Scope.
#2 Use online learning to advance your knowledge of automotive technology.
Course Description:
This class introduces lab scope diagnostics and helps you develop skills for future learning about automotive technology once you have graduated from LBCC. Most of the learning tasks will be presented over the internet and require you to practice a variety of learning tools used by professional automotive technicians. Each Friday morning you will apply what you have learned online to diagnose automotive systems using the Labscope. This hybrid course requires at least 5 additional hours between each weekly lab class meeting.
Learning Tools:
Your most reliable learning tool is time spent researching and practicing the lab-scope. Operator and reference manuals for lab scopes and textbooks that explain computer systems, sensors and actuators are available in the automotive classroom. Many resources are available in the website for Labscope Diagnostics. The LBCC extended learning centers (in Corvallis, Lebanon & Sweet Home) have computer labs available for your use.
Instructor:
Phil Krolick (541) 917-4602 e-mail: Phil.Krolick@linnbenton.edu
My office is in IA-119 and I am available Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00. I can also easily schedule a time that meets your schedule. Please contact me for any reason!
Lab Safety:
Safety glasses will be worn at all times students are in an active lab environment.
To participate in lab activities, students must exhibit safe dress and behavior.
Course Outcome Assessment and Grading:
The work you submit will be assessed at one of these four levels.
You may revise any work to improve your ability with the labscope and online learning.
1) Beginner 2) Apprentice 3) Technician 4) Master Technician
A = Technician performance in collecting and interpreting labscope patterns, completion of online learning tasks and independent learning.
B = Apprentice performance in labscope patterns, online learning tasks, and independent learning
C = Apprentice performance with labscope patterns and your choice of online learning tasks or
independent learning
ORTechnician level performance with collecting and interpreting labscope patterns.
D = Apprentice level performance with collecting and interpreting labscope patterns
F = Below Apprentice level performance for collecting and interpreting labscope patterns
I = Incomplete grades are available with a written student contract.
Y = Y grade is given to those attending less than 4 of the 10 lab sessions.
Prerequisite:
To enroll in this class you must have completed AU3.297 or have equivalent experience with automotive electrical and electronic systems.
College Resources
Tiffany Castillo (917-4796) e-mail CASTILT@linnbenton.edu is available in the counseling center. He will help you succeed at LBCC and can refer you to many types of student services.
An on-line overview of student resources is at www.linnbenton.edu/auto/student_serv.htm
The Learning Center is an excellent resource for improving your skills as a lifelong learner and is a great place to study and do homework. They have computers, mini courses on study skills and a very helpful staff. They will help you with any subject you are taking at LBCC.
Computer labs are available on campus, in Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home.
Many other resources are available at www.linnbenton.edu/go/roadrunner-central
Student Rights & Responsibilities:
LBCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further information see Board Policy 1015 at http://po.linnbenton.edu/BPsandARs/
Students who may need accommodations due to documented disabilities, who have medical information which the instructor should know, or who need special arrangements in an emergency, should speak with the instructor during the first week of class. If you have not accessed services and think you may need them, please contact Disability Services, 917-4789. The Office of Disability Services is online at www.linnbenton.edu/go/disability-services
You must behave in a manner that promotes learning, and is respectful to all individuals.
If you have questions about the Automotive program please e-mail Phil Krolick or you can call us at 917-4602.