Auto Tech

Credit 1 credit per semester

Length 1 semester

Prerequisite None

Course Description: Consumer Auto Mechanics is a semester course intended to introduce students to the theory of operation, design, and maintenance of the automobile. The course will look at the purchase, maintenance and repair of the automobile from the point of view of a car owner. The basic systems of the automobile will be covered and the student will participate in hands on labs related to common maintenance and repair including safety, tools, equipment, and systems such as cooling, lubrication, and battery/ignition.

Credit 1 credit per semester

Length 1 semester

Prerequisite Consumer Auto Mechanics and Teacher Recommendation

Course Description: This course is intended for students who are thinking about a career related to auto mechanics. Students will learn to diagnose common automotive problems and will be introduced to repair of several systems of the automobile including charging systems, starting systems, air conditioning, brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, drive train, and alignment and steering.