Automotives
Brian Steele
- bsteele@havasu.k12.az.us Students will participate in learning the basic components of an internal combustion engine; there will be two modules starting with an introduction to small engine repair, which includes safety in the shop, tools and measuring instruments, engine construction, principles of engine operation utilizing two and four cycle engines. Students will measure engine performance, emission control systems, various types of cooling systems, and learn the basic fundamentals of carburetion. The second module will introduce fundamentals of electricity including Ohms law, series and parallel combination of circuits, electromagnetism and magnetic lines of flux. These principles will be applied to ignition systems, & various trouble shooting techniques. The students will also be instructed in fuel system servicing, engine inspection, cylinder reconditioning, piston and piston ring service, splash and pressure lubrication systems.
Courses Available
Fundamentals of Automotives
Introduction to Automotives
Intermediate Automotives
Advanced Automotives
Course CTSO
The United States Department of Education recognizes 10 national career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) as integral to career and technical education. CTSOs provide a uncommon experience for middle/junior high, high school and college students, including: leadership development, employability skills training and the importance of being a responsible American citizen.
Each year millions of working adults join one or more professional associations in specific and general career fields. CTSOs are NOT "clubs". An integrated SkillsUSA section includes a wide range of activities that model "adult" professional organizations, including: gaining community support, networking, supporting your local community, and work experience. In other words, a CTSO works best when it is utilized as part of the program of instruction and is administered by a teacher (Advisor) who is committed to development of the entire student (i.e. technical skills, leadership skills, employability skills, etc.)
