Automotive Technology I
The purpose of the course is to provide students with technical and consumer information relating to the automobile. In addition students will develop basic troubleshooting skills in the area of automotive maintenance and repair.
This course introduces students to the parts, accessories, and service of automobile, so as to gain a basic understanding of the operation and construction of the gasoline internal combustion engine and its major subsystems. Through classroom and lab experiences the students will understand the basic operation of the automobile and its place in history and the socioeconomic impact it has made on the individual and world. In addition, students will be enlightened to consumerism involved with automobile maintenance and repair.
Automotive Technology is a level elective, designed for ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students who have had no previous experience in the automotive field and desires consumer and survival information related to the automobile ownership.
- LHS Academic Expectations: Each student will think critically
- LHS Social Expectations: Each student will demonstrate a strong team work ethic.
Each student will:
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work safely in a shop environment
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understand consumerism as it relates to automobile ownership.
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understand technology’s impact on society.
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develop skills in troubleshooting automotive related problems.
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recognize individual aptitudes and interests in relation to occupational choices.
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How is energy transferred to cause the wheels of an automobile to move?
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How do you evaluate vehicles and their related products?
I. General Automotive Information
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Shop Safety
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Vehicle ID – general vehicle information – history of the automobile
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Chassis
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Tires: construction, wear patterns, front-end alignments, balancing, etc.
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Wheel systems: brake inspection, wheel bearing and seal inspection and replacement.
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State of Rhode Island Vehicle safety inspection
II. Engines & Engine Systems
Fluids & lubrication systems
Engine construction & operation
Cooling systems: operation, parts & roadside repairs
Batteries: construction, purpose, safety, jump starting, testing and charging
Each student will work safely in a shop environment.
Each student will be required to do research projects related to transportation.
Lab/shop work is required daily and may include automotive repair, shop maintenance, material fabrication, tool crib control, safety/equipment demonstrations and performance tests.
Each student will understand consumerism as it relates to automobile ownership and maintenance.
Homework is required for each unit and may include readings, and answering end of unit review questions.
Students will take end of unit tests on technical information that will include multiple choice and short answer questions.
Students will be expected to maintain handouts, performance assessments and classroom notes as well as a current daily journal on all classroom information and lab activities.
Text Book: Modern Automotive Technology by James E. Duffy