AUTECH - 112 - Engine Fundamentals For Technicians - Nick Briseno
| Course: | Engine Fundamentals For Technicians |
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| Professor: | Nick Briseno |
| Email: | nicolas.briseno@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
My name is Nick. I will be your instructor for Auto Tech - 112 - Engine Fundamentals for Technicians. I am a Shop Foreman at a local shop and have decided to give back to other people looking into becoming automotive technicians. I look forward to meeting you all online as well as potentially in person!
Course Description
You will have Modules each week. Each module will walk you through the weeks information using the following;
- Virtual component activities and questions. You will be able to see the component on the left of the screen while reading or listening to the information presented on the right of the screen. A video on how this program works can be found Here. You will answer question about the component or subject to move on to the next page. Each attempt at the question is logged so we can see if you are just clicking through all the answers till you find the right one.
- Short videos on the weekly topics, followed by a few questions to gauge understanding.
- Module quizzes. A quiz will be at the end of each section to help you identify area you excel in and areas you may need a little more help in
- There will be discussions throughout the semester. These will relate to symptom diagnostics and advising on tests procedures and repair. Participation is required.
What to Expect in this Course
This class will be a fast paced course with a lot of information in a very short (5 week) amount of time. Please be sure to log into canvas at least weekly to view the assignments. Sometimes things may change around based the class' progression.
Types of Assessments
Students should expect weekly quizzes and discussion boards. There will be a final exam on the last week of class as well. This test will be mostly with ASE style questions to better prepare you for ASE testing.
Textbook Information
There is no textbook requirement for this class.
Other Relevant Course Information
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Additional Resources
Canvas
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Online Education
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Last updated: 05/03/2024 Sub#: 1747