Students will be given opportunities to perform under realistic shop conditions on actual automobiles. In order that students may gain a more realistic understanding of automotive suspension, the engine and necessary systems will also be reviewed. Offered both semesters. Automotive Technology II Automotive Technology is designed to present instruction on the newer and more technical systems used on late model vehicles. The units to be studied include electric ignition systems, on-board computers, computer controlled carburetors, computer controlled throttle body fuel injection, direct fuel injection, and the various emission control systems.
Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and manufacturer's recommended service procedures.
Offered both semesters. Automotive Body Repair Automotive Body Repair covers basic body shop procedures including dent removal, solder filling, plastic filling, oxyacetylene welding and brazing of sheet metal, shrinking and use and proper care of tools and equipment. Techniques of performing body repair jobs will be demonstrated. Students will work on practice panels and as appropriate levels of proficiency are reached, they will be permitted to work on actual autos. The spray painting phase will be limited to smaller panels such as hoods, fenders and doors.