Auto Technology Intro to Auto Tech Transmission 36 Weeks Franklin County Career and Tech. Frankfort, Kentucky Mr. Wheatley, Instructor SY 2012-2013
Automotive Technology FCCTC Instructor: Mr. Francis Wheatley Phone: 695-6790 School FCCTC E-Mail: francic.wheatley@franklin.kyschools.us I. Program Description: This course is designed to meet the training needs of those individuals who plan to seek employment in the auto mechanics trades. This course is organized to provide theoretical and hands-on experience. The curriculum centers around the tasks an auto mechanic should be able to perform. *AUT 130-131-PMX-100 Drive Train and Axles Reading & Writing standard: Reading Standards - 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 Writing Standards -1cde- 2ade -6-8-9-10 Text, multimedia, review questions, open response questions, skills standards writing assignment II. Prerequisites: Workplace Fundamentals / 2.0 GPA in Automotive Technology III. Textbook: Automotive Excellence, Volume One, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 2004 IV. Objectives: To develop the student in: * Safe working habits * Understanding the theories of the auto and its components * Skills necessary in auto servicing and repairing * Ability to use technical and related information * Use of repair manuals and PC for proper repair procedures *Understanding of the importance of a good employer- employee relationship * Build confidence in one s ability and pride in workmanship * Ability to recognize, properly name, maintain, and effectively use tools and equipment * Attitude for employment in the automotive field * Provide the student with information concerning opportunities for further education and employment. V. Course Requirements: The students will complete all requirements assigned by the instructor, including, but not necessarily limited to the following: A: Reading assignments, text and other assigned readings B: Problem and other written assignments C: Class attendance and participation D: Completion of lab tasks assigned E: Exams from class lectures, discussions, lab, and other assignments. F: Each Student is Required to Maintain a Class Notebook VI. Evaluation Procedures: Evaluation will be determined by grades from: A: Exams
B: Attendance C: Participation D: Assignments E: Midterm Exam F: Final Exam VII. Attendance: Students are expected to attend class each day to get full benefit from the course. If absent an excuse is expected on your first day returned.excessive tardiness will be addressed according to the school s Rules and Regulations. 1-4 days no loss, 4-10 days 5% loss, 10 days + 10% loss in final grade percentage VIII. Grading: Grades will be taken from exams, assignments, participation, and attendance. Structure will be as follows: Daily Grade 40% Test 30% A. Shop Work A. Test over Lectures B. Attentiveness B. Test over Textbook C. Attendance C. Software Tests D. Safety D. Performance Tests E. Attitude E. Unit and Final Exams F. Staying on Task G. Clean-up IX. Integrated Academics 30% Grade Scale A. Workbook Assignments 100 92 = A B. Applied Math Assignment 91 83 = B C. Written Task Sheet 82 74 = C D. Essays 73 65 = D 64 and under = F Outline: Includes but not limited to classroom instruction and labs August 13-15: Welcome and Introduction Necessary Orientation Paperwork 1) Student Information Form 2) Handbook Statement of Understanding 3) Student Medical Questionnaire 4) Permission to Videotape/Photograph 5) Class and Shop Rules 6) Safety Rules and Regulations 7) Tools and Equipment 8) Assignment: The Automotive Industry 1900 to 2000 Automotive Technology 1900 to 2000 The Automotive Technician 1900 to 2000 Times New Roman #12 Font Single Space August 18-19: Hazardous Materials/ Right to Know August 20-22: Library Research
August 22: First Assignment Due/ Parent Pak Due August 25-29: Chapter 2 Safety/Video/Quiz September 1: No School/ Labor Day September 2-5: Chapter 2 Safety/ Snap-on Demo September 8-12: Chapter 2 Safety/ Activity September 15-19: Chapter 2 Safety/ Test September 19: Portfolio Outline Due September 22-26: Chapter 1 The Automotive Industry/ Video September 23: Chapter 1 The Automotive Industry/ Quiz September 29-Oct 2: Chapter 1 The Automotive Industry/ October 3-6: No School Fall Break October 7-10: Chapter 1 Continued October 13-17: Chapter 1 Review/ Test October 20-24: Chapter 57 Automotive Transmission October 27-31: Chapter 57 Automotive Transmission November 3-7: Chapter57 Automotive Transmission November 4: No School Election Day November 10-14: Chapter 57 Automotive Transmission November 17-21: Chapter 57 Automotive Transmission November 24-25: Chapter 57-58 Automotive Transmission November 25: Portfolio Due November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break December 1-5: Chapter 57-58 Automotive Transmission December 8-12: Midterm Review/ Test December 15-19: Midterm Shop Clean-up December 20-January 4: Christmas Break/ No School January 5-9: Chapter 3 Tools and Equipment/Video/Quiz January 12-16: Chapter 3 Tools and Equipment/Lifts January 19: No School January 20-23: Chapter 3 Tools/Equipment/Fasteners January 26-30: Chapter 3 Tools/Equipment/Fasteners/ Activity February 2-6: Chapter 3 Review/ Test February 9-13: Chapter 1 Basic Electricity Video/ Quiz (review) February 16: No School President s Day February 17-20: Chapter 58-59 Automotive Transmission February 23-27: Chapter 58-59 Automotive Transmission March 2-6: Chapter 60-61 Automotive Transmission Shop Activity/Task 1,2,3 March 9-13: Chapter 60-61 Automotive Transmission Shop Activity/Tasks 4,5,6,7,8 March 16-20: Chapter 61-62 Automotive Transmission Shop Activity / Task 9,10,11,12,13 March 23-27: Chapter 61-62 Automotive Transmission Continued Review/ Test March 30-April3: Chapter 62-63 Tasks14,15,16,17 April 6-10: Spring Break
April 13-17: Chapter 62-63 Automotive Transmission Tasks April 20-24: Chapter 63-64 Automotive Transmission Tasks April 27-May 1: Chapter 63-64 Automotive Transmission Tasks May 4-8: Automotive Transmission Review/ Lab Tasks May 11-15: Year in Review/ Final Exam May 18-22: End of Year Clean-up X. Unit Goal: This course is designed to let the student explore several opportunities for a career in the automotive industry. The student will be introduced to shop and personal safety, as well as how to properly and safely use the tools and equipment of the automotive field. Next the student will be introduced to basic automotive transmissions. This course introduces the student to the principles, theories, and concepts of the automotive transmission system. All of the automotive program classes will consist of both classroom work and hands on experience in the lab. This course includes AUT 180-AUT181 and may transfer directly to any of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and/or other postsecondary institutions. O-NET code 5052.