Automotive Service Technology
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the school and shop rules, safety procedures, and employment outlooks and opportunities in the Automotive Service Technology industry. Emphasis in this course will be placed on hand and power tools, reference materials and manuals, measurement, fasteners, and combustion and electrical fundementals. FATT - Fundamentals of Automotive Technology This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the operating principles of the internal combustion engine in an academic setting. The student will study the diagnosis and repair of gasoline, diesel and rotary engines; they will study the three seals and places where dynamic and static seals are used and display an understanding of the functions and selection of engine oil. Emphasis in this course will also be placed on the diagnosis and servicing of cooling and lubrication systems specific to all types of internal combustion engines. This course also focuses on automotive chemicals and vehicle maintenance. FATP - Automotive Technology Applications This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the operating principles of the internal combustion engine in a practical setting. The student will receive a task list outlining repair procedures associated with the internal combustion engine and how it is used in the automobile. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to the internal combustion engine. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. AEEST1 - Automotive Electrical Systems This course is designed to introduce the principles of electricity as they apply to automotive systems. This course builds on the essential concepts and measurement of electrical parameters such as voltage, current, resistance, power, magnetism, electromagnetism and magnetic induction. Emphasis isplaced on the concept of Ohm's Law in both application and mathematical theory. Detailed topics include the use of a digital multimeter (DMM) for the full analysis of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Concentration is also placed on batteries, charging and starting systems. AEESP1 - Automotive Electrical Systems Applications This course is designed to introduce the principles of automotive electrical systems in a practical setting. The student will receive a task list outlining repair procedures associated with automotive electrical systems. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to assist in determining the causes of problems and make corrections related to automotive electrical systems. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. AEEST2 - Automotive Electronic Systems Principles of electronics as they relate to specific automotive systems are the focus of this course. This course build on the essential concepts of automotive computer electronics. Emphasis is placed on the concept of module communications. Detailed topics include the use of variable resistors and voltage producing sensors. Concentration is placed on lighting, gauges, accessories, electronics, automotive computers, solid-state devices, communication systems, and the application of electrical/electronic principles to repair car and truck electrical systems using a scientific process of elimination diagnostic strategy. AEESP2 - Automotive Electronic Systems Applications This course is designed for the student to perform hand on diagnostic and repair procedures related to the operation of automotive electronics. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools and make corrections related to automotive electronic systems. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. EPT1 - Automotive Fuel & Ignition Systems This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of automotive fuel and ignition systems operation and diagnosis. This course builds on the essential laws of physics, thermodynamics, and chemical reactions and how these apply to the operation and diagnosis of fuel and ignition systems. Emphasis will be placed on distributorless ignition, electronic ignition, distributor ignition systems, and fuel management. The student will concentrate on strategy-based diagnostic routines, interpretation and verification of customer concerns, and determine the causes and recommend corrections related to starting, running, and drivability concerns on fuel and ignition system timing and timing advance/retard mechanisms. EPP1 - Automotive Fuel & Ignition Systems Applications This course is a hands-on course designed to apply the principles of automotive fuel and ignition systems operation and diagnosis. The student will receive a task list, outlining repair procedures associated with automotive fuel and ignition systems operation and diagnosis. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to automotive fuel and ignition systems operation and diagnosis. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. EPT2 - Automotive Emissions & Engine Controls The principles of automotive emissions and engine control systems operation and diagnosis is introduced in this course. The essential laws of physics, thermodynamics, and chemical reactions are covered. How these principles apply to the operation and diagnosis of automotive emissions and engine control systems is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on fuel management for emissions purposes, exhaust emission control, and computer input and output signs. the student will concentrate on strategy-based diagnostic routines, interpretation and verification of customer concerns, and inspection using special tools to determine the causes. The focus in this course will be placed on making corrections related to starting, running, emissions and drivability concerns on systems with/without diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Emission component service, and computerized engine control system data and service will be evaluated. EPP2 - Automotive Emissions & Engine Controls Applications This course is designed to demonstrate the principles of automotive emissions and engine control systems operation and diagnosis in a practical setting. The student will receive a task list, outlining repair procedures associated with automotive emissions and engine control systems operation and diagnosis. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to automotive emissions and engine control systems operation and diagnosis. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation. The handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. SAST - Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems This course is designed to introduce the principles of automotive suspension/steering systems and four-wheel suspension alignment. The student will focus on building on the essential concepts of gear reduction, hydraulics, laws, and characteristics of liquids and how they apply to the operation and diagnosis of power steering and suspension systems. Steering column operation and diagnosis including supplemental restraint systems will be included. Emphasis will be placed on strategy-based diagnostic routines, and performing tests and inspections to determine the causes and make corrections related to suspension/steering/wheel systems and alignment. These areas include steering columns, power steering, wheels/tires/short/long-arm/strut suspensions, and four-wheel alignment. Through the inspection, testing, and measurement of component processes, students will learn to apply this knowledge to determine needed repairs and to correctly repair a vehicle. SASP - Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems Applications This course is designed to use the principles of automotive suspension/steering systems and four-wheel suspension alignment in a practical setting. The student will receive a task list, outlining repair procedures associated with automotive suspension/steering systems and four-wheel suspension alignment. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to automotive suspension/steering systems and four-wheel suspension alignment. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, and proper ventilation. The student will focused on the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. ABST - Automotive Brake Systems This course is designed to introduce the principles of automotive hydraulic brake systems. This course builds on the essential laws of physics, motion, forces, hydraulics thermodynamics, and chemical reactions and how these principles apply to the operation and diagnosis of automotive hydraulic brake systems. Emphasis in this course will be placed on the fundamentals and service of disc/drum brakes including how they operate, brake-fluid properties, diagnosis, component replacement/repair/adjustment, disc/drum machining, and power-assist units. Emphasis will be placed on the fabrication (ISO or double flaring) of brake lines. The student will concentrate on learning strategy-based diagnostic routines for interpreting and verifying customer concerns and proper operation. The student will perform tests and inspections using special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to hydraulic brakes. The student will communicate electronically with antilock brake systems (ABS). ABSP - Automotive Brake Systems Applications This principles of automotive brake systems are demonstrated in a practical setting. The student will receive a task list, outlining repair procedures associated with automotive brake systems. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to automotive brake systems. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, and proper ventilation. The student will focused on the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. APST - Automotive Powertrain Systems Applications This course gives the student an understanding of the operating principles of the automatic and manual transmission and the friction. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and servicing of final drives and drive shafts and the diagnosis and servicing of electronic shif control systems and traction control operation. The student will also study the hazards of the friction clutch and other composite asbestos materials associated with the automobile. APSP - Automotive Powertrain Systems Applications This course focuses on practical problems relating to operating principles of the automatic and manual transmissions and the automotive friction clutch in a practical setting. The student will receive a task list, outlining repair procedures associated with automatic and manual transmissions and the automotive friction clutch. The student will perform these tasks using hand tools, special tools and scan tools to determine the causes of problems and make corrections related to automatic and manual transmissions and the automotive friction clutch. For every task performed, the student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, and proper ventilation. The student will focused on the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. AHAC - Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the operating principles of automotive heating, air-conditioning and climate control systems. The student will diagnose and repair automotive heating, air-conditioning and climate control systems and study the environmental hazards of refrigerants in the atmosphere. The student will practice the licensing procedures required for the EPA's Clean Air Act, Section 609 certification exam. Emphasis in this course will also be placed on the diagnosis and servicing of climate control systems; the setting up of oxyacetylene welding equipment, proper use of GMAW equipment; and the functions of MIG equipment. This course also focuses on restraint systems and the licensing procedures for a NYS Motor Vehicle Inspection. |
