Livonia Career Technical Center
8985 NEWBURGH
Livonia, MI. 48150
734-744-2816 Ext. 49802
Course Name:
Automotive Technology V1
Course Number:
936
Course Credit:
1 for each completed semester
School Year:
2013 – 2014
Instructor:
David Adkins
Course Description:
This is a one-year course offered at the Livonia Career
Technical Center. The course is designed to prepare the student for entry into the
automotive service technician. This will be done by the student performing the tasks
associated with- in the automotive technology service field. Included are the
disassembly, inspection, diagnostic testing, repair and reassembly of specific
components of the automotive engine, body, and chassis. The students will also be
given an opportunity to practice and improve skills used to meet the NATEF automotive
service credentials. Information gained through the class will allow students the
opportunity to take the steps to take the state automotive exams for automotive
technicians.
Course Objectives: This course is designed to teach the students the necessary skills
and techniques used to service today’s automotive demands. They will also receive
knowledge of other careers associated with the automotive industry.
Student Competencies: The student will perform the following tasks:
o Correct shop safety
o Correct vehicle work order write up procedure
o Correct inspection and maintained of all vehicle’s fluid systems
o Correct usage and names of hand and air tools
o Disc and Drum braking systems
o Electrical systems
o ABS/Traction control systems
Required Text:
Jones and Bartlett, CDX Automotive, Fundamentals
Of Automotive Technology.
(Provided)
References & Other Resources:
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Automotive Current New Events
Mitchell Online
Automotive Service Videos
Automotive Magazines
Course Advisory Committee:
Frank Chapp
Dan Mauti
Jeff Simmon
Paul Flohr
Greg Boyle
Kevin Houle
Keith Fredricks
Class Assignments:
NATEF requires today’s students to complete a certain
percentage of lab assignments for every given category. 40% of time the class will be in
the classroom and 60% in the lab. All lab assignments will be posted in the room for the
students to see what they have done and still have yet to complete. Classroom work will
consist of theory discussion and learning, with the textbook, handouts and videos and
once the students learn the needed knowledge we will move to lab and complete the
hands-on lab performance assignments and tasks.
Students will be required to complete:
Hands-on tasks
Chapter review questions
Classroom participation
Shop Safety Practices
Technical Terminology
Quizzes/Tests
Lab challenge tasks
Mid- Term and Final Exam
Presentations
Final Exam:
Consists of true or false, multiple choice ASE style questions, short
answer, as well as a couple essay questions. Final exam grade counts for 10% of final
semester grade.
Class Policies:
All student handbooks and school policies are enforced.
1. Student to be in their seat when the tardy bell rings.
2. Have all necessary equipment and supplies for the class, paper, pencil, safety
glasses appropriate clothing for the class.
3. Pay attention during class and demonstrations, no sleeping or any disruptive
behavior.
4. Clean up must be completed and all equipment and tools stored properly,
class will not be dismissed until I say ok.
5. No electronic devices are allowed in class.
6. Respect the rights and property of the school and others; do not touch things
that do not belong to you. No rude or harmful comments that hurt the feelings
of others. Respect yourself and those around you.
7. Do not damage or destroy shop cars or equipment.
8. Do your own work. If you copy, you will receive no credit along with the person
who allowed you to copy.
9. Parking permits are a privilege not a right they are issued on a needed basis.
10. This is your classroom, you make or break the quality of your learning
experience.
Evaluation & Grading:
Hands-on tasks
Chapter review questions
Classroom participation
Shop Safety Practices
A. 100- 90
B. 89 - 80
C. 79 – 70
D. 69 - 60
E. 59 and below
Based on the students performance results:
Quizzes/Tests
Lab challenge tasks
Mid- Term and Final Exam
Course Outline:
First Semester:
1. Segment 1
A. Ch. 1 Careers in Auto
B. Ch. 3 Introduction to Auto Safety
C. Ch. 4 Personal Safety
D. Ch. 5 Vehicle, Customer, and Service Info.
E. Ch. 6 Tools and Equipment
1. Examples of Equipment
2. Demonstration On How To Use
3. Lab Activities To Practice
4. Exam On Identifying Tools
F. Ch. 7 Vehicle Protection and Jack and Lift Safety
1. Examples Of Jacks And Lift
2. Demonstration On How To Use
3. Lab Activities To Practice
G. Ch. 8 Vehicle Maintenance Inspection
2. Segment 8
A. Ch. 30 General Brakes System Diagnosis & Hydraulic
System Diagnosis & Repair
1. Questions At The End Of The Unit
2. Terminology Of Section
3. Video On Practices To Complete Tasks
4. Lab Demonstration
5. Lab Activities
6. Exam
3. Segment 9
A. Ch. 32 Disc Brake Systems
1. Questions At The End Of The Unit
2. Terminology Of Section
3. Video On Practices To Complete Tasks
4. Lab Demonstration
5. Lab Activities
6. Exam
7. Ch. 33 Drum Brake Systems
1. Questions At The End Of The Unit
2. Terminology Of Section
3. Video On Practices To Complete Tasks
4. Lab Demonstration
5. Lab Activities
6. Exam
Second Semester:
1. Segment 10
A. Ch. 31 Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair
1. Questions At The End Of The Unit
2. Terminology Of Section
3. Video On Practices To Complete Tasks
4. Lab Demonstration
5. Lab Activities
6. Exam
2. Segment 11
A. Ch. 34 Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes Diagnosis and
Repair
1. Questions At The End Of The Unit
2. Terminology Of Section
3. Video On Practices To Complete Tasks
4. Lab Demonstration
5. Lab Activities
6. Exam
3. Segment 12
A. Ch. 35 Electronic Brake, Traction & Stability Control
Systems Diagnosis & Repair
1. Questions At The End Of The Unit
2. Terminology Of Section
3. Video On Practices To Complete Tasks
4. Lab Demonstration
5. Lab Activities
6. Exam
Updated students grades are entered every couple days!
Thanks for your time and if you have any questions e-mailing me is the best and
easiest way to contact me. I check my e- mail in the morning and at the end of the
school day.