Course Syllabus

IT16 Automotive Service I

 

Teacher: Bill Books

william.books@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in performing scheduled automotive maintenance, servicing and basic testing of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements.  English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing.  SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

TEXTS AND REFERENCES USED:

  1. Electude  Beheer B.V. © 2016
  2. Online service manuals.
  3. Selected films and charts from various sources.
  4. PowerPoint presentations.
  5. Online
  6. Library resources.
  7. Google Drive

Required Supplies:

  • Chrome Book
  • Three-ring binder or Folder
  • Pencils/pen
  • Paper
  • suitable shop apparel when needed

Class participation will include homework, class work, and being prepared to perform shop/lab duties.

Teacher's evaluation of student's performances and attitude towards their required tests will make up 50% of their total grade. Poor work ethic, including bad safety habits, will not be tolerated and reflect heavily on the student's overall grade.

Instructional Method:  Using a combination of computer-based instruction, lecture, and hands-on demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks.  

Students WILL be required to make a 100% on Safety test before being allowed to work in the shop.

 Grading:

  • Test 40%
  • Work Ethic 30%
  • Hands On/Shop 30%

Course outline :( Understand theory for the following)

  1. Safety Review
  2. Engine Service
  3. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service
  4. Manual Drive Train & Axle Service
  5. Suspension & Steering Service               
  6. Brake Service
  7. Electrical/Electronics System
  8. Heating&Air Conditioning System
  9. Engine Performance

 

The teacher expects you to:

  • Be in class 100% of the time.
  • Bring school supplied laptop to class every day with charger
  • Behave appropriately in class. This means:
  • not speaking with other students while the teacher is lecturing
  • not leaving the classroom during class except when absolutely necessary
  • not entering class late or leaving early, except in emergencies
  • not working on other class work during class lecture or discussion time
  • NOT HAVE CELL PHONES OUT IN CLASS!! YOU AND YOUR PHONE WILL BE REMOVED FROM CLASS.
  • not have food or drinks into areas where they are forbidden

Disruptive students will be removed from class.

Students are also expected to:

  • Discuss with the teacher problems that you are having in the classroom or with the class work.
  • Check on your grades often and discuss concerns early -- do not wait until the last week of the semester.
  • Treat the teacher with courtesy, even when there is disagreement. Also, treat other students with courtesy.
  • All students will be expected to participate in shop and classroom cleanup at the end of each class period.  Ample time will be allotted by the teacher for this purpose.  All tools will be cleaned and put away properly before class is dismissed 
  • NO TALKING IN CLASS UNLESS ASKED A SPECIFIC QUESTION BY THE INSTRUCTOR OR THE INSTRUCTOR HAS DIRECTED CLASS DISCUSSION.
  • RAISE HAND TO ANSWER All QUESTIONS DO NOT YELL OUT ANSWERS.
  • YOU WILL STAY IN YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT UNLESS ASKED TO MOVE, OR TOLD BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO DO OTHERWISEUNTIL THE BELL RINGS FOR THE END OF CLASS.
  • ANY CLASS WORK NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE NEXT DAY! ANY CLASS WORK OVER 1 WEEK PAST DUE WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
  • YOU CAN GO TO THE BATHROOM TWICE PER 6 WEEKS BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN IN AND OUT AND ANY LONGER THEN 10 MINS  WILL RESULT IN DEDUCTION OF CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADE UNLESS DIRECTED OTHERWISE BY SCHOOL NURSE.
  • ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES EXCEPT FOR DEVICES FOR LEARNING PURPOSES, ARE TO BE PUT ON SILENT AND PUT AWAY OFF DESK(PHONES, MP3 PLAYER, ECT.).

 

  • YOU WILL BE GIVEN ONE WARNING
  • 2ndOFFENCE A CALL TO YOUR PARENTS, REFERRAL, AND POINTS TAKEN OFF OF WORK ETHIC GRADE.
  • 3rdOFFENCE REMOVAL FROM CLASS AND A REFERRAL AND POINTS TAKEN OFF OF WORK ETHIC GRADE.

 

Course Summary:

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