Diesel Systems Technology

DIESEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT HANDBOOK
2009-2010

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
Keith Knavel
Mark Kranendonk

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHEDULE FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
ATTENDANCE
BOOKS, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
CAMPUS CLUBS
CAREER ACTION CENTER
CHANGE OF MAJOR
CHEATING POLICY  
DEGREES 
GENERAL CATALOG  
GENERAL INFORMATION
GRADING
GRADUATION
INSURANCE
PARKING
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT

SERVICES:

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• College Book Store
• Food Services
• Instructional Media Center
• Social Standards
• Smoking  
• Student Advising/Counseling
• Telephones
• Waiver and Transfer Of Credits

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS:

• TOOL AND SUPPLY LIST  
• TEXTBOOK REQUIREMENTS
• FIVE-WEEK BLOCK SCHEDULE
  
  

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Fall 2009 SCHEDULE

Spring  2010 Schedule

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ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS

Regular attendance and punctuality will be stressed.  Follow specific attendance policies set by your department instructor.

BOOKS, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

All students MUST HAVE the books, tools and supplies as outlined by the instructor.  College owned equipment which does not function properly should be reported immediately to the instructor.  THE COLLEGE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR TOOLS LOST OR STOLEN.  PLEASE TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE YOUR TOOLS.

CAMPUS CLUBS

There are several clubs on campus which can be very valuable to you.  The club specifically designed for the vocational courses at the College is the Skills USA club.  Check the catalog, contact your instructor or visit www.slcc.edu/cte/skillsUSA.asp for more information.

CAREER ACTION CENTER - STUDENT PLACEMENT

Redwood Campus, AD 195 – (801) 957-4014

South City Campus, W 134 – (801) 957-4304

Jordan Campus, 164 B – (801) 957-4218

Sandy Campus – (801) 957-4218

All Other Locations – (801) 957-4014

The employment counselor contacts prospective employers to help students find full-time work after graduation.

Part-time work opportunities frequently occur.  Employment opportunities can be found on bulletin boards on campus or at www.slcc.edu/seces.

CHANGE OF MAJOR

If you wish to change your major, contact an instructor or the academic advisor for Career and Technical Education at 801-957-4550 located in CT 218.  You may be able to change to another major with little problem.  Please make sure your major is correct.

CHEATING POLICY

The first time a student is caught cheating; he/she will receive a “0” score on the assignment.  The second time a student is caught cheating; he/she will receive an “E” grade for the class.  The third time a student is caught cheating; he/she will be dismissed from the school.

DEGREES

Two kinds of degrees are offered at SLCC: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree - to train you for work, and the Associate of Science (AS) degree - to transfer to a four-year school at the junior level; a diploma is also offered.  Instructors and academic advisors will be glad to answer questions you may have.

GENERAL CATALOG

It is recommended that you obtain a general catalog; it is available at Student Services.  Many questions you may have are answered in the general College catalog.  The general catalog can also be accessed on line at www.slcc.edu/catalog.

Find the page where the requirements for your major are listed, this is the program you will follow to complete your degree.  Students who are absent from the College for two years, excluding summer term, will be required to meet graduation requirements shown in the catalog that is in effect at the time of their return to the College, not their original catalog.

Course descriptions are listed along with your program in the catalog.  You should study this section carefully.  Many classes are only taught one semester each year.  You need to know when the classes are offered and what prerequisites, if any, are needed so you can plan your schedule accordingly.  You may also need to talk with a counselor or instructor to determine an appropriate class sequence.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For tuition, fees, refunds, etc., please consult the current catalog or www.slcc.edu/cashiering/tuitionfees.asp.

GRADING

For general grading, please consult the current catalog.  Grading criteria are left to the discretion of the instructor.  A student must have a minimum grade of “C” in all classes related to their technical field.

GRADUATION

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete an application for graduation.  Obtain applications online or from the Graduation office.

The student must receive passing grades in all classes outlined for this program.  Failure of any class will require that the student repeat the class, or equivalent, with a satisfactory grade in order to be eligible for graduation.  (Grade point average of 2.0 is required).

For the purpose of computing the grade point average, grades are assigned a numerical point value as follows:

Grade point averages from SLCC catalog:

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INSURANCE

Accident insurance is provided for students enrolled at SLCC.  The policy provides limited supplemental coverage for accidental injury while attending a school sponsored activity.  For more information, please contact the SLCC Office of Risk Management at (801) 957-4533. 

PARKING

All students who plan to park on campus must purchase a parking permit from Parking Services.

Taylorsville Redwood Campus, GFSB 103 – (801) 957-4011

South City Campus, N103A – (801) 957-3307

Jordan Campus, HTC 154 – (801) 957-2630

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and cars must be parked within a stall.  Some parking spaces are reserved and are legibly marked.  Speeding or reckless driving is not tolerated (speed limits are posted).  Automobiles must not be left overnight in the school parking lot.  Violators will be issued tickets.  Only project vehicles are allowed in the auto court area with a special project permit clearly visible.  This permit can be obtained from your instructor.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT

If you need to drop a class, go to the Student Services area of the Student Center and complete a schedule adjustment form.  Don’t just stop attending class.  Students who stop attending class without following the formal drop or withdrawal procedures by the published deadlines will receive a failing grade (“E”) for the course with a last date of attendance recorded.

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SERVICES

• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

  • SLCC embraces both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which in part says, “…no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.”  Therefore, any student with a disability, needing special consideration, is strongly encouraged to see their instructor so special arrangements can be made. 

  • For more information, students should contact the Disability Resources Center at Redwood Campus, STC 244 (801) 957-4659 (Voice) (801) 957-4646 (TTY) Linda.Bennett@slcc.edu (email) or visit www.slcc.edu/drc/index.asp.

• COLLEGE BOOK STORES

  • Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center – (801) 957-4045
    South City Campus, E123 – (801) 957-3329
    Sandy Center – (801) 957-3726
    Jordan Campus, HTC 131 – (801) 957-2620

  • Items listed in the Student Book, Tools and Supply Lists are stocked and sold at reasonable prices in the Bookstore.  For more information, consult the General Catalog.

• FOOD SERVICES

  • Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center – (801) 957-4060
    South City Campus, W115 – (801) 957-3415
    Jordan Campus, HTC151 – (801) 957-2880
    Miller Campus, Culinary Arts Building – (801) 957-5410

  • Food service is available before and after school as well as lunch and break times.  Food and drink are not allowed in the classrooms or labs. Vending machines are also located at all campus locations.

• INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTERS

  • Taylorsville Redwood Campus: Markosian Library – (801) 957-4195
    Media Center – (801) 957-4199
    South City Campus, Library/Media, E106 – (801) 957-3265
    Sandy Center, Library – (801) 957-3720

  • Library services are available for reference books, magazines and newspapers. Class textbooks are not shelved in the library.  Films and other visual and audio aids are available.  Visit http://libweb.slcc.edu/index for hours of operation or additional information.

• SOCIAL STANDARDS

  • SLCC recognizes the right of individuals to select their own fashion; at the same time, the College recognizes the relationship between employability and appearance.  In the laboratory, dress should conform to industry standards for safety and appearance.  Clothing that can be hazardous to students in training should not be worn.

• SMOKING

  • Smoking is permitted only during authorized breaks, lunch period or after school and only outside of the buildings.  SLCC is a smoke-free campus.  Smokeless tobacco will not be permitted in classrooms, hallways, foyers or labs.  Drinking of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on campus.

• STUDENT ADVISING/COUNSELING

  • Each instructor serves as an advisor/mentor to students.  It is the instructor's responsibility to meet with each student to plan programs and schedules, to discuss progress and/or problems and to advise further steps to be taken.  In addition to the instructors, academic advisors are available to assist students who may require more concentrated assistance with education, career planning or with personal problems.

• TELEPHONES

  • Students are urged to inform their friends and relatives that it is against school policy for students to receive telephone calls while at school or to have messages relayed, except in case of absolute emergency.  Calls should be handled through the Security Office, (801) 957-4270.  There are pay telephones in most buildings for personal calls.  Business phones ARE NOT available for student use.

• WAIVER AND TRANSFER OF CREDITS

  • General education credits from other colleges are evaluated by Enrollment Services and credits accepted are transferred and recorded.  Grades of “D” or “E” are not accepted. 

  • Students, who desire advanced placement, waiver or credit for previous experience, or credit by testing, must apply at the time of registration.
    

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TOOL AND SUPPLY LIST

• NOTE -
  
  All students are required to acquire and bring tools to lab beginning the first week of the semester.  This list is a basic journeyman tool list to get the student into the field and must be accumulated by graduation.
  
  Each student must provide and maintain to industry standard three pairs of coveralls.

• SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR TOOLS LOST OR STOLEN.  PLEASE TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE YOUR TOOLS.

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TEXT BOOK REQUIREMENTS

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FIVE WEEK BLOCK SCHEDULE

FALL 2009 SCHEDULE

SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE

Blue - 1st Year Class      Red - 2nd Year Class

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