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Course Number
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Course Name
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Course Description
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Credits
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Instructor
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Semester
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1VX32B/
1VX33B
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Automotive Technology
Foundations
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The Automotive Technology program for 9th grade
second semester students is aimed at educating students in a variety of
projects that address customer concerns. Students will be trained in the
process of addressing customer concerns through the use of effective
communication with the customer and technical research. With a concentration
on safety, tool usage and shop procedures. With an emphasis on Mass DESE and
NATEF 1.A.001a through 2.E.02 and Exposure to 2.F.01 through 2.EE.17
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7
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Mr. Scharnick and
Mr. Kane
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2
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2VA32A/
2VA31A
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Automotive Undercar and Drive train Systems-(Lab) 302
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Students will learn through hands –on and bench projects.
Undercar Services will include training on, Brakes, Steering and Suspension,
Exhaust Systems and Tire Service. Repairs to Transmissions, Drive axles,
Drive shafts, Differentials, and will be experienced. With an emphasis on ASE
(NATEF) Automatic Transaxle II.A.1 through V.F.9 and Manual Transaxle 3.A-3.F
benchmarks.
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6
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Mr. Scharnick and
Mr. Kane
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1
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2VA41A/
2VA42A
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Automotive Drive train Theory-202
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The student will gain a basic understanding of Driveline,
and more specifically, how they are used in Automotive applications. Students
have access to on-line curriculum and text books. With an emphasis on ASE2
(NATEF) Automatic Transaxle 2.A-2.D and ASE3 (NATEF) Manual Transaxle 3.A-3.F
benchmarks.
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1
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Mr. Scharnick and
Mr. Kane
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1
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2VA11A/
2VA12A
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Automotive Electrical Systems (Lab)
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Basic Electricity principles applied to automotive
specific use. Battery maintenance and testing, circuit protection devices,
basic soldering skills, relays, switches, basic computer operations,
lighting, starting and charging circuits, blower motors, wipers, basic
soldering skills, and many other accessory applications are studied on both
specialized training boards, as well as vehicles. With an emphasis on ASE
(NATEF) 6 Electrical 6.A- 6.H and MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks.
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6
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Mr. Scharnick and
Mr. Kane
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2
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2VA21A/
2VA22A
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Automotive Electrical Theory-201
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The student will gain a basic understanding of electrical
principles, and more specifically, how they are used in Automotive
applications. Students have access to on-line curriculum and text books,
combined with specialized automotive electrical training programs. With an
emphasis on ASE (NATEF) 6 Electrical 6.A- 6.H and MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks.
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1
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Mr. Scharnick and
Mr. Kane
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2
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3VA11A/
3VA11B
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Automotive Braking Systems (Lab)-301
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Students will study the theories necessary to service and
repair various types of vehicle brake systems as well as reviewing and
emphasizing the fundamentals of shop and tool safety. Problem Solving and
academic proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics will be crucial in
developing student automotive service skills. MA Standards 2.L, 2.M, 2.N,
2.O, 2.Q will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance
with our NATEF and ASE 5 – Brake System guidelines.
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6
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Mr. Braga
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1
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Course Description
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Credits
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Instructor
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Semester
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3VA61A/
3VA61B
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Automotive Brake Theory-301
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Students will continue to learn and apply Brake System
theory as it relates to the shop projects and environment. This is
accomplished by incorporating multi-media learning, problem solving
techniques, and several areas of embedded academics including reading,
writing, and shop specific math skills. MA Standards 2.L, 2.M, 2.N, 2.O, 2.Q
will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with our
NATEF and ASE 5 – Brake System guidelines.
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1
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Mr. Braga
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1
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3VA21A/
3VA21B
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Automotive Steering & Suspension (Lab)-302
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Students will study the theories necessary to service and
repair various types of vehicle steering and suspension systems. There is a
focus on wheel alignment theory as well as reviewing and emphasizing the
fundamentals of shop and tool safety. Problem Solving and academic
proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics will be crucial in developing
student automotive service skills. MA Standards 2.F, 2.G, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J, 2.K
will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with our
NATEF and ASE 4 – Steering & Suspension System guidelines.
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6
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Mr. Braga
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2
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3VA71A/
3VA71B
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Steering & Suspension Theory-302
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Students will continue to learn and apply Steering &
Suspension theory as it relates to the shop projects and shop environment.
This is accomplished by incorporating multi-media learning, problem solving
techniques, and several areas of embedded academics including reading,
writing, and shop specific math skills. MA Standards 2.F, 2.G, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J,
2.K will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with
our NATEF and ASE 4 – Steering & Suspension System guidelines.
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1
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Mr. Braga
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2
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4VA21A/
4VA21B
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Automotive Systems Theory
I-401
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Students will be trained in the process of addressing
customer concerns through the use of computer/web based curriculum, and
technical research with an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance and
MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks. Co-op students will be required to complete
assignments.
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1
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Mr. Vinskus
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1
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4VA11A/
4VA11B
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Auto Service Techniques-(Lab)401
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This course is aimed at educating students in the
application of diagnostic principals to address customer concerns in the
Automotive Lab. Students will receive this training with the use of state of
the art equipment, and work on various projects including modular stations,
shop vehicles, and customers’ vehicles utilizing “live”, authentic repairs.
With an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance and MA 2AA-2EE
benchmarks
Senior/Capstone Projects will be completed by the end of
the semester. Students will be selected to participate in Automotive
Externships
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6
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Mr. Vinskus
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1
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4VA51A/
4VA51B
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Automotive Systems Theory II-402
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Students will be trained in proper service techniques,
customer service, and several areas of embedded academics including reading
and writing, and shop specific math skills. With an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF)
Engine performance, MA 2AA-2EE and ASE (NATEF) 7 A/C benchmarks. Co-op
students will be required to complete assignments.
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1
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Mr. Vinskus
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2
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4VA31A/
4VA31B
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Auto Service Techniques-(Lab)402
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This course is aimed at preparing the students for the
transition from high school into the work force and post secondary education.
Students will be exposed to various trends in the automotive industry. With
an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance, MA 2AA-2EE and ASE 7 A/C
benchmarks. Students will be selected to participate in Automotive
Externships.
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6
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Mr. Vinskus
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2
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