Course Syllabus
SYLLABUS & STUDENT CONTRACT
Automotive services
Instructor: Clarence creel
Email: ccreel@scott.k12.ms.us
director: timmy fanguy
email: tfanguy@scott.k12.ms.us
Main Phone at CTC: 601-469-2913
Program Description: The automotive technology program is designed to give students opportunities to demonstrate mastery in the automotive field. The curriculum reflects the Mississippi Auto Dealers’ Association standards. Students who participate in this program have opportunities to gain entry-level experience, receive specialization in the field through cooperative education experiences.
Objectives:
- The student will demonstrate his/her knowledge concerning the automotive profession and career opportunities.
- The student will demonstrate proper use and handling of the tools in the automotive shop.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to diagnose brake problems and correct them.
- The student will know the parts of an engine, how they work, and how to diagnose engine performance problems through the use of the OBD II equipment.
- The student will know the parts of the suspension system, diagnose problems, and repair suspension system components.
- The student may have the opportunity to participate in a cooperative education placement in the automotive industry.
- The student will complete the Mississippi State Inspection.
- The student will complete the OBD II course.
- The student will complete the General Service Technician curriculum and state testing.
Class expectations/Rules
- Come directly to class do not stop in hall. Enter room quietly.
- Do not bring pop or snacks into classroom.
- Wear proper clothing and safety equipment.
- Obey all safety rules and regulations.
- Obey all high school rules and policies.
- Do not cheat, plagiarize or assist another in cheating.
- No horseplay
- Make sure the shop/lab is cleaned and tools are put away before leaving. If we can’t find the tools, we can’t work in the shop. If the shop is cluttered, we cannot work safely.
- Watch your language! You cannot use foul and offensive language in the workplace; therefore, you cannot use it here!
- Keep your Safety Glasses on while working in the Lab! Keep them on and wear them properly!
- Be courteous to teachers and fellow students.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES year 1
- Unit 1 shop operations
- Unit 2 engine repair
- Unit 3 transmissions
- Unit 4 Basic electrical/electronic systems
- Unit 5 brakes
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES year2
- Unit 6 shop operations review
- Unit 7 advanced electrical/electronic systems
- Unit 8 engine performance
- Unit 9 advanced engine performance
CLASS ACTIVITIES
- Lectures/Demonstrations
- Reading/Workbook/Writing Assignments
- Audio/Video Aides
- Laboratory Assignments
Supplies
The following supplies should be with the student each day in class. Having these items each day, along with any assigned work, will ensure that the student is prepared to participate in class.
Working parent e-mail
Pens and pencils
Three ring binder
Closed toe shoes and extra set of pants and shirt
Dear Parents and Guardians:
I consider it a privilege to have your son or daughter in my class. Please take a few minutes to go
over the attached document together. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email
as soon as possible so we can get your son/daughter off to the right start. I consider this document
a contract between you, my students, and myself and will do everything in my power to honor it
daily. Please sign below, along with your son/daughter, acknowledging that we will all work
together toward achieving success in this class. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Students needs to have a proof of insurance chips, Medicaid, AIG, or private all I would need is a copy of paper work or copy of card front and back I will need this by august 20 2015 for the student to stay enrolled at the CTC.
Please sign and return the next page to your teacher as soon as possible. This form counts as the student’s first classroom test grade
SYLLABUS & STUDENT CONTRACT
Automotive services
Instructor: Clarence creel
Please keep top portion for your records Send this portion to back to school
Student Name (print) _________________________
Student Signature ____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone #____________________________________
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