Course Syllabus

Automotive Technology l & II

 

Instructor:  G. Foote

Phone:  682-867-9536                    Email:  gfoote@aisd.net

 

Course Description:

In Automotive Technology I, the student will learn the basics of automotive light repair and maintenance.  The student will be prepared to enter the workforce as an entry level express lube technician.

The first year curriculum will cover:

• safety in the automotive industry
• general maintenance procedures
• service shop simulation
• brake systems
• steering & suspension systems
• basic electrical procedures
• precision measurements
• service shop tools & equipment

Classroom Expectations:

• Be prepared and on time.
• Respect others and their property.
• Work diligently during class time, pay attention to detail, ask questions when needed, and be mindful of group work deadlines.
• Food and drink will be allowed in the classroom but not in the lab area. Cleanliness is expected
• Keep up with make-up work and communicate with the teacher concerning deadlines.
• Follow the instructions of the teacher at all times, especially during labs.
• Remain aware of upcoming due dates of assignments, projects or tests by paying attention to announcements in class and via Canvas.
• Horseplay in is strictly prohibited. You will be in a professional shop setting and must conduct yourself in a safe manner at all times.
• Adhere to all Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center and Arlington ISD Student Code of Conduct policies.
• Use of technology in class will be for educational purposes; any other use will not be allowed without permission from your instructor. CELL PHONES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASSROOM OR LAB.

Grading Policy:

An ample amount of time will be given to submit an assignment, therefore, all assignments are expected to be submitted by its due date.  This also means that when you submit an assignment, it needs to be complete.  You will have two submissions (if necessary) to complete an assignment.  Once a second submission has been made, no further work will be accepted for that assignment. 

Grades will be a reflection of mastery.  Your grade will be determined by the accumulation of points.  At the end of a grading period, the total number of points earned will be divided by the total possible points.  Daily grades, quizzes and labs will count once; major projects and test grades will count twice.  This course will also have a PLTW standardized End-of-Course (EOC) exam later in the spring semester.

Make-Up Policy:

Any work missed due to an excused absence may be made up for full credit.  If you’re absent one day, you’ll have a one-day extension on the due date for excused absences and so forth.  Some labs that are team or practical based may require an alternate assignment as make-up.  Unexcused absences will have to adhere to the existing due date and will be graded as a late assignment if submitted after the due date.

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty is defined by Arlington ISD as engaging alone or collaborating with others to take part in dishonest or deceitful activities such as lying, cheating, plagiarism, or stealing to gain an academic advantage in assignments, tasks or other school related activities.  You are expected to be a highly motivated participant in this class.  A zero may be given for academic dishonesty on class assignments in addition to a parent/teacher conference.  Please refer to the AISD Student Code of Conduct for other possible corrective actions.

Required Supplies:

            Tabled or Spiral Notebook

            Writing Utensil

            Highlighters

             Work Shirt and Long Pants

            Closed Toed Shoes

            Safety Glasses

 

Organization Membership Opportunities: SkillsUSA    DDCTC Auto Club

 

Any Additional Time Commitments Outside the Normal School Day: DDCTC Auto Club may meet after school.  SkillUSA conferences: Feb 23-24  Waco TX (district), April 5-8 Corpus Christ (state)

 

 

Course Overview:

Unit 1:  Introduction to Automotive Technology

            -Program and Classroom Expectations

            -Student Expectation

Unit 2:  Career Planning

            -Professional Expectations

             -Career Planning

            -Resume Writing

             -Interviewing Skills

             -Certification Expectations

             -Post Secondary Options

Unit 3:  Safety & Personal Responsibility

            -Industry Safety Certification

            -Shop Safety

Unit 4:  Tools & Equipment

            -Hand Tools

            -Power Tools

            -Shop Equipment

Unit 5:  Electrical Principals

            -Basic Electrical Principals and Theory

            -Electrical Circuit Repair

            -Electrical Circuit Construction

            -Electrical Circuit Testing

Unit 6:  Automotive Systems

            -Automotive Systems

            -Vehicle Construction

Unit 7:  Light Vehicle Repair & Service

            -Service Information

            -Vehicle Inspection

            -Vehicle Fluid Services

            -Wheels and Tires

Unit 8:  Brake System Technology

            -Brake System Theory

            -Brake System Service

            -ABS System Service

Unit 9:  Steering & Suspension System Technology

            -Suspension System Theory

            -Suspension System Service

            -Steering System Theory

            -Steering System Service

            -Vehicle Alignment Systems

 

*The syllabus serves as a guide for both the teacher and student; however, during the term, it may become necessary to make additions, deletions, or substitutions.  Adequate notice will be provided to students of any necessary changes.

**A hard copy of this syllabus can be provided upon request.