Transportation Systems

Transportation Systems – 0840 Full Year – 1 Credit Grade 10 – 12

Prerequisite: None

In this course students will learn about the basics of land, marine, and aerospace engines and about the Transportation Systems involved in each of the three areas. Students will disassemble and rebuild a small gasoline engine in order to gain an understanding of engine operation. Systems such as power, cooling, suspension, braking, electrical, ignition, drive train and more will be covered. A hands-on, term project in the marine and/or aerospace topics will help reinforce the advanced systems needed for flight and/or propulsion. Engine maintenance, repair and tune up will be performed on your engine. Proper and safe use of related tools and equipment will be stressed.

Some topics in this course include:

-Engine Operation 2 & 4 Cycle -Steam Engines -Diesel Engines -Principles of Flight

-Ignition Systems -Rotary Engines -Aerospace Engines -Railroad Systems

-Troubleshooting Engine Problems -Marine Engines -Types of Boat Hulls -Consumer Information