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Automotive Technology
 

Automotive

Course Syllabus 2010

 
INSTRUCTOR:   Perry Wiles
 
MICHIGAN CAREER PATYWAYS:     Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:    The Automotive Program at MPATC is a NATEF certified program. The areas of certification are Brakes, Steering/Suspension, Engine Performance and Electrical.
 

Year A

    Tri 1-Shop Orientation and Brakes

    Tri 2-Electrical Fundamentals and Engine Electrical

    Tri 3-Body Electrical

Year B

    Tri 1-Shop Orientation and Steering and Supspension

    Tri 2- Engine Performance

            -Engine Fundamentals, Fuel System and Ignition Systems

    Tri 3- Engine Performance

            - Computer Systems and Emission Systems

 
Lecture and lab hours:

Brakes lab and class will total 105 hours *

Electrical lab and class will total 230 hours*

Engine Performance lab and class will total 220*

Steering and Suspension lab and class will total 95 hours*

  *2005 NATEF standards (http://www.natef.org/documents/Auto_standards_2005.pdf)

 
Grading

Grades are reported at the mid point and end of each trimester. Classroom work will account for 40% of the grade. Lab work will account for 60% of the trimester grade.

     100 to 90% of total points = A

     89 to 80% of total points = B

     79 to 70% of total points = C

     69 to 60% of total points = D

     59% and lower of total points = F

 
TEXTBOOK(S): Modern Automotive Technology, Duffy, 2005
 
SOFTWARE: Alldata, version 10.20
 
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM:    Students may take the State of Michigan certification tests. Customer service work is scheduled into the curriculum. The program prepares students to specialize in Automotive Technology programs. Work-based learning opportunities are available to qualified students. Articulated credit is available from 6 different colleges and universities.
 
JOB TITLES AT MPATC JOB TITLES REQUIRING FURTHER TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

Parts and Service Writer

Prep/Set-up maintenance Technician

Tire Repairer/Changer Technician

Brake System Technician

Gasoline Engine Repair Technician

Electrical Systems Technician

Transmission Technician

Drivability Technician

Heating/Cooling Technician

Manual Transmission/Drive Line Technician

Suspension/Steering Technician

Master Mechanic

Parts Mechanic

Service Manager

Revised 10/27/2010


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