Course Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Course Syllabus2013– 2014

Course: Energy, Power and Transportation

Instructor: Alan HughesEmail: oom# V101 & V105

Tutorials: 8:00-8:30 Mon-FriConference: 7th Period – 3:25-4:15

Course Overview

The businesses and industries of the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster are rapidly expanding to provide new career opportunities. Students will need to understand the interaction between various vehicle systems, the logistics used to move goods and services to consumers, and the components of transportation infrastructure. Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills. Students prepared to meet the expectations of employers in this industry must be able to interact and relate to others and understand the technologies used in order to provide products and services in a timely manner. The increasing demand for employees will provide growth potential.

General Expectations

Automotive Technician Knowledge, Skills and Performance Description

(1)The student knows the employability characteristics that lead to success. The student is expected to:

Demonstrate the principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
Identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;
Identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the energy, power, and transportation systems, including how to search for and obtain employment and what qualifications are required for varying career fields;
Identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship, and certification requirements for the field of energy, power, and transportation systems;
Discuss certification opportunities to meet state academic standards and qualifications for employment in selected fields of study;
Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of workplace scenarios in order to make ethical decisions;
Apply competencies related to resources, information, systems, and technology;
Identify opportunities for leadership development and personal growth;
Describe team dynamics; and
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures.

(2)The student knows the functions and applications of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in energy, power, and transportation systems. The student is expected to:

discuss the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance and repair of engines; and
Discuss the use of audits and inspections to maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

(3)The student applies technical knowledge and skills to simulated situations. The student is expected to:

Identify the major components in a vehicular system;
Identify necessary maintenance and service of vehicle systems; and
Discuss preventative maintenance plans and systems to keep vehicular systems in operation.

(4)The student describes the historical, current, and future significance of the energy, power, and transportation systems. The student is expected to:

Identify the scope and effect upon society of the energy, power, and transportation systems; and
Identify potential future scenarios for the energy, power, and transportation systems.

(5)The student uses academic skills to document the requirements of energy, power, and transportation systems. The student is expected to:

Demonstrate communication skills in relation to customers, technicians, and others;
Prepare documentation such as quotes, invoices, bills of laden, work orders, and other reports;
Read and interpret appropriate documents such as schematics, charts, diagrams, graphs, parts catalogs, and service-repair manuals and bulletins;
Perform precision measurements to diagnose component shape and alignment, based on industry specifications, and determine necessary repair;
Use critical-thinking skills and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose vehicular system malfunctions, solve problems, and make decisions; and
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations that govern the construction, maintenance, and service of energy, power, and transportation systems.

Required Texts/Materials

Textbook and Workbook: Auto Upkeep by: Michael E. and Linda E. Gray;

Modern Automobile Technology by: Patrick E. Duffy

Students will be taught weekly by specific course related chapter lessons from their textbooks beginning with a lecture followed by a power-point presentation followed by a class completing tasks to reinforcing what they learned in the classroom.

Course Outline

Fall Semester

Week / Dates / Unit
(See Course Planning Guide)

Course Schedule:

18 Weeks

Week / Day / Topic / Read/
Discuss / Assignment/Lab/Log
Test
08/26 / 1 / 1 / Introduction to the Class
Course Syllabus
Tour of Area / Daily Reflection Log
1 / 2 / Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile / Pages 34-38 / Daily Reflection Log
to / 1 / 3 / Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile / Pages 39-43 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
1 / 4 / Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile / Automotive Safety Activity
Daily Reflection Log
8/27 / 1 / 5 / Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
09/02 / 2 / 6 / Labor Day
2 / 7 / Chapter 1
Introduction and How Cars Work / Pages 8-11 / Daily Reflection Log
To / 2 / 8 / Chapter 1
Introduction and How Cars Work / Car Identification Activity
Daily Reflection Log
2 / 9 / Chapter 1
Introduction and How Cars Work / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
09/06 / 2 / 10 / Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile / Pages 16-18 / Daily Reflection Log
09/09 / 3 / 11 / Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile / Pages 19-21 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
3 / 12 / Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile / Buying an Automobile Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 3 / 13 / Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
3 / 14 / Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses / Pages 22-25 / Daily Reflection Log
09/13 / 3 / 15 / Fall Holliday
09/16 / 4 / 16 / Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses / Pages 26-27 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
4 / 17 / Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses / Automotive Expenses Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 4 / 18 / Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
4 / 19 / Chapter 4
Repair Facilities / Pages 28-30 / Daily Reflection Log
09/20 / 4 / 20 / Chapter 4
Repair Facilities / Pages 31-33 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
09/23 / 5 / 21 / Chapter 4
Repair Facilities / Repair Facilities Activity
Daily Reflection Log
5 / 22 / Chapter 4
Repair Facilities / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
To / 5 / 23 / Chapter 6
Basic Tools / Pages 44-51 / Daily Reflection Log
5 / 24 / Chapter 6
Basic Tools / Pages 52-57 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
09/27 / 5 / 25 / Chapter 6
Basic Tools / Basic Tools Activity
Daily Reflection Log
09/30 / 6 / 26 / Chapter 6
Basic Tools / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
6 / 27 / Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning / Pages 58-62 / Daily Reflection Log
To / 6 / 28 / Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning / Pages 63-65 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
6 / 29 / Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning / Interior Cleaning Activity
Exterior Cleaning Activity
Daily Reflection Log
10/04 / 6 / 30 / Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning / Waxing Activity
Daily Reflection Log
10/07 / 7 / 31 / Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
7 / 32 / Chapter 8
Fluid Level Check / Pages 66-69 / Daily Reflection Log
To / 7 / 33 / Chapter 8
Fluid Level Check / Pages 70-73 / Study Questions
Fluid Level Check Activity
Daily Reflection Log
7 / 34 / Chapter 8
Fluid Level Check / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
10/11 / 7 / 35 / Chapter 9
Electrical System / Pages 74-79 / Daily Reflection Log
10/14 / 8 / 36 / Chapter 9
Electrical System / Pages 80-83 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
8 / 37 / Chapter 9
Electrical System / Battery Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 8 / 38 / Chapter 9
Electrical System / Charging Activity
Starting Activity
Daily Reflection Log
8 / 39 / Chapter 9
Electrical System / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
10/18 / 8 / 40 / Chapter 10
Lubrication System / Pages 84-87 / Daily Reflection Log
10/21 / 9 / 41 / Chapter 10
Lubrication System / Pages 88-89 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
9 / 42 / Chapter 10
Lubrication System / Oil and Filter Change Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 9 / 43 / Chapter 10
Lubrication System / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
9 / 44 / Careers Paths Chapters 1-10
Review Chapters 1-10 for Mid-Term Exam / Discuss Career Paths
Review for Mid-Term Exam
Daily Reflection Log
10/25 / 9 / 45 / Mid-Term Exam / Mid-Term Exam
Daily Reflection Log
10/28 / 10 / 46 / Chapter 11
Fuel System / Pages 90-95 / Daily Reflection Log
10 / 47 / Chapter 11
Fuel System / Pages 96-99 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
To / 10 / 48 / Chapter 11
Fuel System / Fuel System Activity
Daily Reflection Log
10 / 49 / Chapter 11
Fuel System / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
11/01 / 10 / 50 / Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control / Pages 100-105 / Daily Reflection Log
11/04 / 11 / 51 / Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control / Pages 106-109 / Air Conditioning Activity
Cabin Air Filter Activity
Daily Reflection Log
11 / 52 / Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control / Cooling System Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 11 / 53 / Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
11 / 54 / Chapter 13
Ignition System / Pages 110-113 / Daily Reflection Log
11/08 / 11 / 55 / Chapter 13
Ignition System / Pages 114-115 / Ignition System Activity
Daily Reflection Log
11/11 / 12 / 56 / Chapter 13
Ignition System / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
12 / 57 / Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires / Pages 116-119 / Daily Reflection Log
To / 12 / 58 / Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires / Pages 120-125 / Suspension and Steering Activity
Daily Reflection Log
12 / 59 / Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires / Tire Inspection and Rotation Activity
Daily Reflection Log
11/15 / 12 / 60 / Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
11/18 / 13 / 61 / Chapter 15
Braking System / Pages 126-129 / Daily Reflection Log
13 / 62 / Chapter 15
Braking System / Pages 130-131 / Study Questions
Explore Web Links
Daily Reflection Log
To / 13 / 63 / Chapter 15
Braking System / Brake Inspection Activity
Daily Reflection Log
13 / 64 / Chapter 15
Braking System / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
11/22 / 13 / 65 / Chapter 16
Drivetrain / Pages 132-135 / Daily Reflection Log
11/25 / 14 / 66 / Chapter 16
Drivetrain / Pages 136-135 / Drivetrain Activity
Daily Reflection Log
14 / 67 / Chapter 16
Drivetrain / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
To / 14 / 68 / Thanksgiving Holiday
14 / 69 / Thanksgiving Holiday
11/29 / 14 / 70 / Thanksgiving Holiday
12/02 / 15 / 71 / Chapter 17
Exhaust and Emission System / Pages 138-141 / Daily Reflection Log
15 / 72 / Chapter 17
Exhaust and Emission System / Pages
142-145 / Exhaust and Emission Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 15 / 73 / Chapter 17
Exhaust and Emission System / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
15 / 74 / Chapter 18
Alternative Fuels and Designs / Pages 146-151 / Daily Reflection Log
12/06 / 15 / 75 / Chapter 18
Alternative Fuels and Designs / Pages
152-159 / Payback Period Activity
Daily Reflection Log
12/09 / 16 / 76 / Chapter 18
Alternative Fuels and Designs / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
16 / 77 / Chapter 19
Automotive Accessories / Pages 160-165 / Daily Reflection Log
To / 16 / 78 / Chapter 19
Automotive Accessories / Pages
166-171 / Automotive Accessories Activity
Daily Reflection Log
16 / 79 / Chapter 19
Automotive Accessories / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
12/13 / 16 / 80 / Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies / Pages 172-179 / Daily Reflection Log
12/16 / 17 / 81 / Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies / Pages
180-185 / Changing a Flat Tire Activity
Replacing Wipers Activity
Daily Reflection Log
17 / 82 / Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies / Jump-Starting Activity
Lighting Activity
Daily Reflection Log
To / 17 / 83 / Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies / Review
Chapter Test
Daily Reflection Log
17 / 84 / Careers Paths Chapters 11-20
Review for Final Exam / Discuss Career Paths
Review for Final Exam
Daily Reflection Log
12/20 / 17 / 85 / Final Exam / Final Exam
Daily Reflection Log

Grading System:

Final grade average will be computed immediately at the end of the semester. The grade will be derived as follows;

Classroom and Lab participation skills 30%
Assignments, workbook exercises, and NATEF Task Sheets20%
Quizzes20%
Final Exam 30%

Total 100%

100 - 90=A

89 -80= B

79 -70=C

69 -69=D

59&below=F