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Course Catalog

Automotive Technology I

#Certification opportunity: S/P2 Safety Automotive; ASE Automotive Certifications
Students will study the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems as well as the applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations. They will gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems; tool identification; and proper tool and equipment use.

Course Location: Career Tech Center

Prerequisites: None

Course Number: BI4229

Credit: 2 Credits

Grade Placement: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Automotive Technology II

#Certification opportunity: ASE Certifications
Students will expand on the knowledge and skills developed in Automotive Technology I as they use critical-thinking skills and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose vehicle malfunctions, solve problems, make decisions, and perform more challenging service operations. Students will also become more skilled at reading and interpreting documents such as schematics, charts, diagrams, graphs, parts catalogs, and service-repair manuals. Career options and employability skills will be emphasized.

Course Location: Career Tech Center

Prerequisites: Automotive Technology I

Course Number: BI4230

Credit: 2 Credits

Grade Placement: Grade 11, Grade 12

Practicum in Transportation

This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an unpaid arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical skills in their practicum placement locations. Students who wish to take this course must have their own transportation in order to be able to travel to their practicum site(s). This is a capstone course for students that are completing a coherent sequence of courses within their specific career pathway.

Course Location: Career Tech Center

Prerequisites: Automotive Tech II

Course Number: BI4231

Credit: 2 Credits

Grade Placement: Grade 12