AUTO/TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
Department:
CTE PROGRAMCourse Name:
Auto/TechnologyCredit Hours:
4 Credits 11th Grade2 Credits 12th Grade
AUTO INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. Charles. Gibson
[email protected]
(301) 372-0140 ext. 268CTE (
Support Staff): Miss. Angela Johnson[email protected]
(301) 372-0140 ext. 268 or 252COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students gain knowledge and skills for entering careers in automotive service and repairs; parts supply and after-market product installation. Instruction and experiences include: the functioning, servicing and repairing of suspension systems, brake systems, automotive electrical systems, fuel systems and air conditioning. This is a “Technical Prep Program” upon satisfactory completion has the potential for advanced placement and six college credits when enrolling in the Automotive Technology Program at the Community College of Baltimore County.COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After successfully completing the Automotive Technician Program Automotive Excellence I, and Automotive Excellence II textbook students will:1. Identify, diagnose and repair brakes
2.
Identify, diagnose and repair tires3.
Identify, diagnose and repair suspension and steering4.
Identify, diagnose and repair electrical systems5.
Identify, diagnose and repair fuel system6.
Identify, diagnose and repair starting system 7. Prepare to take ASE Certification8.
Work in automotive field with safety9.
Perform vehicle inspectionsThe course will be taught using a variety of teaching modalities in the classroom to accommodate the different learning styles and cultural backgrounds of student’s safety being a constant component.
Instruction will be supplemented with activities that include small and large group work; handouts, guest speakers, videos and field trips. Abilities/aptitudes in problem solving manual dexterity reading and communicating are important for success in this program and career field.
AUTO/TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
MATERIALS:
Required Coveralls, Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Composition Notebook, Roll of Paper Towels, Box of Tissues, Box of Gloves(optional) $20.00 ASE Test.REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Glencoe Automotive Excellence Volume 1Copyright 2007 by the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Glencoe Automotive Excellence Volume 2
Copyright 2007 by the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Completing this program will prepare students to take the national American Service Excellence (ASE) tests in four areas: suspensions, brakes, engine performance and electrical systems. After two years of automotive technician work experience and having passed these tests, American Service Excellence (ASE) certification can be achieved.PREREQUISITES:
Pass Algebra I and the Algebra HSA, Must be an 11th Grade Min. 2.0 GPA.ATTENDANCE:
Class attendance is an important aspect of this course. If a student has an unexcused absence on the day a recorded grade is given, that student will receive a zero for his/her failure to perform the specific assignment/task. In grades 9-12, the accumulation of 10 days of unexcused absences per semester or 20 days of unexcused absences per year may result in NO GRADE for the course.LAB OUTLINE:
Students need to wear coveralls and work boots and safety glasses each day when they are working in the Auto Shop Area. Keep the shop clean and free of hazards. Report unsafe conditions or injury to teachers. Keep shop area and classroom neat and clean. Return all tools and equipment to their proper places. Follow shop and machine safety rules at all times. Avoid talking to, or otherwise distracting, machine operators. Avoid running, throwing of objects, “horse playing,” and making unnecessary loud noises in the Auto Shop area. Students needs to read and sign Shop Safety Agreement and also follow shop and machine safety rules at all times.ACADEMIC HONESTY:
If a student doesn’t follow the Auto/Technology rules everyday that student will be sent to their Administrator, PS 74 will be sent and that student will receive 0. Instructor will request a meeting with the student, administrator, parent/guardian and the coordinator of the Auto/Technology Program. Students will be placed on probation before entering back into the Auto/Technology Program. Students have to follow the rules and regulations in order to work in the Auto Shop Area, if a student break the signed contract the student is removed from the program permanently.Automotive Technician Program Pacing Outline
The following timeline will be used to deliver instruction in order to meet Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards.
Quarter 1 40 days
August 24th to October 29th Week 1- Opening day procedures Classroom Safety Overview
Week 2- Tools and Equipment Safety Week 3- Automotive Tools and Equipment Week 4- The Automotive Industry
Week 5- ASE Question strategy Week 6- Brake System
Week 7- Service Brake Systems Week 8- Brake Fluid
Week 9- Hydraulic Systems Assessment
Quarter 2 40 days
November 1st to January 22nd Week 1- Brake Master Cylinder
Week 2- Drum Brake Operations Week3- Diagnosing Drum Brakes Week 4- Servicing Drum Brakes
Week 5- Disc Brake Construction and Operation Week 6- Disc Brake Diagnosis
Week 7- Disc Brake Service
Week 8- Power Booster Diagnosis/Repair Parking Brakes Diagnosis/Repair Week 9- Diagnosing and Repairing Antilock Brakes Assessment
Quarter 3 40 days
January 6th to April 14th Week1-Electrical System Operations
Week 2- Electrical Automotive Components Week 3- Reading and Testing Electrical Circuits Week 4- Electronic Automotive Components Week 5- Diagnosing and Servicing the Battery
Week 6- Diagnosing and Repairing the Starting System Week 7- Diagnosing and Repairing Charging System Week 8- Lighting System
Quarter 4 40 days
April 15th to June 10th Week 1- The Steering System
Week 2- Diagnosing and Repairing Steering Systems Week 3- The Suspension System
Week 4- Diagnosing and Repairing Suspension Systems Week 5- Diagnosing and Repairs Tires and Wheels
Week 6- Diagnosing, Adjusting, and Repairing Wheel Alignment Week 7- Wheel Alignment Procedures
Week 8- Alignment and Drivability Week 9- NATEF End-of-year Test
GRADING FACTORS:
Grading factors will be adjusted according to all individuals 504 plans or IEP. For those students requiring special attention or teaching efforts, every attempt to accommodate their requirements within safety
limitations will be followed.
CLASSWORK: Objective, Warm-up, Journal, ASE Knowledge Check Questions, Notebook Check 30% ASSESSMENTS: Chapter Tests, Quarter Exams, Auto Shop Area, Attendance/Tardy 50% HOMEWORK: ASE Questions or Review Questions, Projects assigned by the Instructor 20% GRADE SCALE: 100-90=A
89-80=B 79-70=C 69-60=D 59-50=E
Approved By: ________________________________ Mr. Charles Gibson (Auto Instructor) ________________________________ Ms. Ayanna Briscoe (Vice Principal) ________________________________ Mrs. Carletta Marrow (Principal)
LISTED ENCLOSED DOUCMENTS
1. Students Emergency Information Sheet 2. Shop Safety Requirements
3. Technical Academy Parent Information Letter 4. Safe Work Habits
