80540 Automotive Technology 1
Course Name: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1
Course Number: 80540
Open to: Grade 10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1/2 credit at NHS, Auto Tech 1 + Auto Tech 2 taken in the same school year = Maintenance & Light Repair 1 (MLR1) and with a "C" or better qualify for 3 Transcripted Credits at FVTC. All transcripted classes are subject to annual approval. Prerequisite: Recreational Transportation for 9th and 10th-grade students. None for 11th and 12th-grade students.
Content: Students will understand the terminology and tool usage associated with automotive vehicles. Students will develop a working knowledge of the various systems within automotive technology. They will gain in-depth experience with the systems approach. The students will develop basic level understanding and problem-solving skills of various systems. This is an entry-level class focusing on Automotive Service Fundamentals. The class consists of self-paced lab activities with some shop and lecture time.
Activities: Class demonstrations, videos, discussions, and hands-on experiences with various automotive systems.
Cost: None