Autos Course Descriptions
Introduction to Technology and Engineering
Grade 9 - 12
2 semesters - 1 credit
This one credit course emphasizes all areas of technology. Students will experience welding as they rotate through Arc, Mig and Oxyacetylene welding labs. Projects will also be completed on the metal lathe, plasma cutter, and Oxyacetylene torch. Students will build a small project in the woods room and experience introductory drafting and electricity.
Students in this class will:
• Learn how to weld with wire feed, arc, and oxyacetylene welders
• Learn operations such as facing and turning on the metal lathe
• Build projects and produce basic joinery techniques from wood
• Produce 3-view orthographic drawings
Small Engines
Grade 10 - 12
1 semester - ½ credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Technology and Engineering or teacher permission.
Requirement: Briggs & Stratton 5hp or less vertical shaft engine.
This is an entry-level small engines and transportation course. The student will learn the proper and safe use of hand and power tools to efficiently repair, troubleshoot, and rebuild small engines. The course also covers how to properly use and read precision measuring tools to assist in making correct engine diagnosis and repairs. Students are required to bring in small engines to work on. Student must pay for replacement parts to fix their engines.
Students in this class will:
• Learn and use safe work habits and techniques
• Develop a working knowledge of measurement and specialized tools needed for accurate and proper disassembly and reassembly of a small engine
• Develop skills needed to diagnose problems related to small engines.
Autos
Grade 10 - 12
2 semester - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Small Engines
Requirement: Student will need a driver’s license and a vehicle to bring to class for projects.
This course will teach students the basics of shop safety and procedures, automotive care and automotive maintenance. The following topics will be covered: careers, hand tools, shop safety (floor jacks and jack stands), measuring, fasteners and gaskets, automotive math, service manuals and abbreviations, maintenance and fluid services (fluid checks and changes, belts and hoses), tires and wheels, brake fundamentals and engine fundamentals.
Students in this class will:
• Develop an understanding of automotive systems
• Develop skills in the diagnosis of automotive problems
• Develop skills in the maintenance and repair of automotive systems.
Autos 101: Consumer-based Learning
Grade 10 - 12
1 semester - ½ credit
Requirement: Student will need a driver’s license and a vehicle to bring to class for projects.
This is a beginner course in automotives that will teach the basic skills needed to do simple maintenance tasks like checking tire pressure, oil levels, windshield wiper fluid, changing a tire and other maintenance skills. This course will also teach students where to find information to complete tasks. This class is for individuals that have little or no understanding of a vehicle.
Students in this class will:
• Develop a basic understanding of automotive components
• Develop skills in basic automotive maintenance
• Develop basic automotive research skills.
Grade 9 - 12
2 semesters - 1 credit
This one credit course emphasizes all areas of technology. Students will experience welding as they rotate through Arc, Mig and Oxyacetylene welding labs. Projects will also be completed on the metal lathe, plasma cutter, and Oxyacetylene torch. Students will build a small project in the woods room and experience introductory drafting and electricity.
Students in this class will:
• Learn how to weld with wire feed, arc, and oxyacetylene welders
• Learn operations such as facing and turning on the metal lathe
• Build projects and produce basic joinery techniques from wood
• Produce 3-view orthographic drawings
Small Engines
Grade 10 - 12
1 semester - ½ credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Technology and Engineering or teacher permission.
Requirement: Briggs & Stratton 5hp or less vertical shaft engine.
This is an entry-level small engines and transportation course. The student will learn the proper and safe use of hand and power tools to efficiently repair, troubleshoot, and rebuild small engines. The course also covers how to properly use and read precision measuring tools to assist in making correct engine diagnosis and repairs. Students are required to bring in small engines to work on. Student must pay for replacement parts to fix their engines.
Students in this class will:
• Learn and use safe work habits and techniques
• Develop a working knowledge of measurement and specialized tools needed for accurate and proper disassembly and reassembly of a small engine
• Develop skills needed to diagnose problems related to small engines.
Autos
Grade 10 - 12
2 semester - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Small Engines
Requirement: Student will need a driver’s license and a vehicle to bring to class for projects.
This course will teach students the basics of shop safety and procedures, automotive care and automotive maintenance. The following topics will be covered: careers, hand tools, shop safety (floor jacks and jack stands), measuring, fasteners and gaskets, automotive math, service manuals and abbreviations, maintenance and fluid services (fluid checks and changes, belts and hoses), tires and wheels, brake fundamentals and engine fundamentals.
Students in this class will:
• Develop an understanding of automotive systems
• Develop skills in the diagnosis of automotive problems
• Develop skills in the maintenance and repair of automotive systems.
Autos 101: Consumer-based Learning
Grade 10 - 12
1 semester - ½ credit
Requirement: Student will need a driver’s license and a vehicle to bring to class for projects.
This is a beginner course in automotives that will teach the basic skills needed to do simple maintenance tasks like checking tire pressure, oil levels, windshield wiper fluid, changing a tire and other maintenance skills. This course will also teach students where to find information to complete tasks. This class is for individuals that have little or no understanding of a vehicle.
Students in this class will:
• Develop a basic understanding of automotive components
• Develop skills in basic automotive maintenance
• Develop basic automotive research skills.