Class Location:  H Building Room 101

 Prerequisite: 
Introduction to Automotive Transportation:  NONE
Automotive Technology 1 :    Introduction to Automotive Transportation  or  TEST-OUT of Intro class (see instructor)
Automotive Technology 2:     Automotive Technology 1

Course Description:
 Designed to provide basic instruction in shop skills including precision measuring, the use of hand and power tools, and related shop equipment.  Covers the use and design of fittings and fasteners.  Covers the basics of engine performance, electrical, drive train, engines, fuel, brakes, heating and air-conditioning, wheels and tires.  Students will learn to do many of the basic repairs and service procedures required in maintaining an automobile.  Emphasis on shop safety practices in each area of study.

Required Textbooks and/or materials: 
            Title:  Modern Automotive Technology
                        Author:  James E. Duffy
                        Publisher:  The Goodheart-Willcox Company
            Materials:  Pencil, Pen, and Binder.

Course Objectives:
 Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the nature of the Auto Industry as well as describe career opportunities, job classifications, and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
2. Work safely, recognize unsafe conditions, and comply with OSHA and EPA Regulations.
3. Identify the various parts of gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, power trains, brake systems, fuel systems, ignition systems, fasteners, fittings, and air-conditioning systems.
4. Given the proper tools, specifications and components, the students will be able to disassemble, measure and/or test, assemble, and further test these components to the manufacturers’ specifications.

Methods of Instruction:
The first 30 minutes (Intro to Auto), 45 minutes (Auto 1 & 2) of each class day will be lecture time using power point, CD media, and videos.  The remainder of the class day will include demonstrations, laboratory practice, and computer-assisted instruction.

Assignments:
  All assignments, tests, & competencies become course minimum requirements when assigned and must be completed for course credit.  When assignments and test are assigned I expect them to be turned in, on or before the due date.  Late assignments will be penalized 20% 1 day late.  A zero will be issued after that.

Automotive Technology Grading Scale:
A = 90-100      B = 80 - 89      C = 75 – 79    
D = 70 –74      F = 69 and below

 All areas will be weighted as follows:
40% - Tests and quizzes
40% - Weekly participation & competency grade: (weekly grade will be based on participation in classroom and collaborative group activities, submitting assignments promptly, following school and class policies, arriving for class in a timely fashion, knowledge of content, work quality, cleanliness, care of tools and equipment, and attitude)
20% - Textbook projects

Behavior requirements:
 In addition to following the student code of conduct, we would expect the student to treat others, as they would like to be treated.  We want them to respect the equipment and building and take care of their personal property.   We do require that they follow all the safety rules of the class.   The law requires that safety glasses and hearing protection be worn at all times in the shop.  These glasses must meet the requirement of the state code of Texas.  Repeated failure to wear safety glasses or hearing protection could mean removal from the course.

Any student that is tardy to class 3 times or receives an unexcused absence will loose the privilege to bring his/her vehicle to class for 1 week.  A second unexcused absence will result in a loss of privileges for 2 weeks.  A third unexcused absence will result in the loss of privileges for the rest of the 6-week grading period.  (15 minute tardy is considered an unexcused absence)