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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. 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. Braga
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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. Braga
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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. Braga
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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. Braga
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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. Kane
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1
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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. Kane
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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. Kane
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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. Kane
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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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