Automotive Technology
PRAIRIE
Grade Level: 10th
– 12th grade
Pre-requisite: Beginning
Auto/ B- or better or Instructor waiver
Instructor: Mr.
Sitton Auto Shop 885-5066
All Automotive classes are designed with the intent
of helping students familiarize themselves with real world working demands and
requirements. Punctuality and treatment of fellow students (co-workers),
respecting public, private and personal property are very important parts of
the Automotive program. These are just
as important if not more, than the technical knowledge and skills required to
perform your daily work task.
STUDENT
EXPECTIONS:
Be on time
Be ready to learn when you arrive. Have classroom
tools ready to go (pencil, paper, and text book-if we are using it.)
Respect others’ feelings and circumstances (put
yourself in their shoes)
Be a problem solver
BE SELF MOTIVATED
Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE (attitudes are contagious!
Is yours worth catching?)
Be HONEST
Classroom operation:
Students will work in partner
groups
Each person is responsible for
knowing the material individually
Each student is expected to
participate in the day to day chores and responsibilities to keep the shop and
classroom clean,organized, and operating efficiently.
*Failure to fulfill these expectations and course
requirements below can lead to a parent conference, class dismissal or both!
Hand tool
review from Beg. Auto
Engine
Overhaul tools
Precision Measuring necessary tools
Engines – small gas engine
Engine
design / construction
Engine
principles of operation 2/4 stroke theory
Precision
measuring
Fastener
review
COURSE CONTENT: Topics of Study cont.
Vehicle maintenance
Small Gas Engine -Fuel systems -
Carburetor
Seven
circuits
Adjustments
Lubrication systems - splash and pressure systems
Ignition
systems- Magneto and battery powered
systems
Cooling systems- Air/ water
cooled engines
Electrical – Atech boards
Basic circuit operation
Troubleshooting various
circuits
On car troubleshooting
Starting & Charging
Systems
Engine performance-
Electronic Ignition systems
theory and testing
Computer
controls
Brake systems- Basic
drum and disc brakes
Hydraulic
systems
Hydraulic Bench
Tester- Hydraulic principles- Pascal’s
Law
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Have a notebook every day (notebook should include: Pencils, Pens,
Paper and a calculator)
Safety Glasses (brought from home
or purchased at school -$4.00)
Coveralls or shop coat (some
available at school)
15% Quizzes
30% Participation
in lectures/discussions and classroom activities
25% Notebook We use PENCILS for assignments and PENS to correct
papers.
10% Attitude (attendance, discipline record, punctuality, behavior,
positive or negative influence in the class, etc.)
*These percentages are approximate and
returning the signature sheet is your first assignment.
Students
Name (Printed) ______________________ period __________
Parent(s)
or Guardian(s) Name (Printed) _____________________________________
We have read the Automotive class syllabus information sheet, understand and agree to it.
Student
signature _________________________ Date _________
Parent(s)
or Guardian(s) signature
_____________________________ Date _________
Home
Phone # ___________________ Work Phone #__________________
Emergency
Phone# ______________________ email ____________________________
*Parent
phone call received from
______________________ Date _______
(Instructor will write in name)
*Parents, in an effort to
have you involved in your child’s education and our automotive program, I’m
requesting that your give me a call. Letting me know that this form made it
home and to answer any questions that you might have. I’m asking your son or
daughter to have this done within the first two weeks of school. You can sign and return this form
immediately; I will keep it on file and sign off this line when I receive your
phone call. My number is on the top of
the cover page and you may call it 24/7. If you get my voice mail, leave your
name and I will count that as your phone call and attempt to reach you if
requested. Thank you for helping your
son or daughter to succeed.
Sincerely,
Kurt
Sitton
Instructor