John H. Reagan High School
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Enabling our students to realize great heights
Course Syllabus2013– 2014
Course Cluster:
Course:
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Energy, Power and Transportation
Instructor: Alan Hughes
Email: ahughes3@houstonisd.org
Room# V101 & V105
Conference: 7th Period – 3:25-4:15
Tutorials: 8:00-8:30 Mon-Fri
Course Overview
The businesses and industries of the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster are rapidly
expanding to provide new career opportunities. Students will need to understand the interaction
between various vehicle systems, the logistics used to move goods and services to consumers, and
the components of transportation infrastructure. Performance requirements will include academic and
technical skills. Students prepared to meet the expectations of employers in this industry must be
able to interact and relate to others and understand the technologies used in order to provide
products and services in a timely manner. The increasing demand for employees will provide growth
potential.
General Expectations
Automotive Technician Knowledge, Skills and Performance Description
(1) The student knows the employability characteristics that lead to success. The student is expected
to:
 Demonstrate the principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and
career preparation;
 Identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;
 Identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the energy, power, and
transportation systems, including how to search for and obtain employment and what
qualifications are required for varying career fields;
 Identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship, and certification requirements
for the field of energy, power, and transportation systems;
 Discuss certification opportunities to meet state academic standards and qualifications for
employment in selected fields of study;
 Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of workplace scenarios in order to make ethical decisions;
 Apply competencies related to resources, information, systems, and technology;
 Identify opportunities for leadership development and personal growth;
 Describe team dynamics; and
 Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with individuals from varied
cultures.
(2) The student knows the functions and applications of the tools, equipment, technologies, and
materials used in energy, power, and transportation systems. The student is expected to:
 discuss the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the
maintenance and repair of engines; and
 Discuss the use of audits and inspections to maintain compliance with safety, health, and
environmental regulations.
(3) The student applies technical knowledge and skills to simulated situations. The student is
expected to:
 Identify the major components in a vehicular system;
 Identify necessary maintenance and service of vehicle systems; and
 Discuss preventative maintenance plans and systems to keep vehicular systems in operation.
(4) The student describes the historical, current, and future significance of the energy, power, and
transportation systems. The student is expected to:
 Identify the scope and effect upon society of the energy, power, and transportation systems;
and
 Identify potential future scenarios for the energy, power, and transportation systems.
(5) The student uses academic skills to document the requirements of energy, power, and
transportation systems. The student is expected to:
 Demonstrate communication skills in relation to customers, technicians, and others;
 Prepare documentation such as quotes, invoices, bills of laden, work orders, and other reports;
 Read and interpret appropriate documents such as schematics, charts, diagrams, graphs,
parts catalogs, and service-repair manuals and bulletins;
 Perform precision measurements to diagnose component shape and alignment, based on
industry specifications, and determine necessary repair;
 Use critical-thinking skills and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose vehicular system
malfunctions, solve problems, and make decisions; and
 Demonstrate knowledge of regulations that govern the construction, maintenance, and service
of energy, power, and transportation systems.
Required Texts/Materials
Textbook and Workbook: Auto Upkeep by: Michael E. and Linda E. Gray;
Modern Automobile Technology by: Patrick E. Duffy
Students will be taught weekly by specific course related chapter lessons from their textbooks
beginning with a lecture followed by a power-point presentation followed by a class completing tasks
to reinforcing what they learned in the classroom.
Course Outline
Fall Semester
Week
Unit
(See Course Planning Guide)
Dates
Course Schedule:
18 Weeks
Week
1
Day
1
Topic
Introduction to the Class
Read/
Discuss
Assignment/Lab/Log
Test
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08/26
Course Syllabus
Tour of Area
Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile
Pages
34-38
Pages
39-43
1
2
1
3
Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile
1
4
Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile
1
5
Chapter 5
Safety Around the Automobile
2
6
2
7
2
8
2
9
Chapter 1
Introduction and How Cars Work
09/06
2
10
Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile
Pages
16-18
09/09
3
11
Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile
Pages
19-21
3
12
Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile
3
13
Chapter 2
Buying an Automobile
3
14
Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses
09/13
3
15
09/16
4
16
Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses
4
17
Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses
4
18
Chapter 3
Automotive Expenses
4
19
Chapter 4
Repair Facilities
Pages
28-30
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4
20
Chapter 4
Repair Facilities
Pages
31-33
Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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8/27
09/02
To
To
To
09/20
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Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Automotive Safety Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Labor Day
Chapter 1
Introduction and How Cars Work
Chapter 1
Introduction and How Cars Work
Pages
8-11
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Car Identification Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Pages
22-25
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Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Buying an Automobile Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Fall Holliday
Pages
26-27
Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Automotive Expenses Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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5
21
Chapter 4
Repair Facilities
5
22
Chapter 4
Repair Facilities
5
23
Chapter 6
Basic Tools
Pages
44-51
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5
24
Chapter 6
Basic Tools
Pages
52-57
Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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09/27
5
25
Chapter 6
Basic Tools
Basic Tools Activity
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09/30
6
26
Chapter 6
Basic Tools
Review
Chapter Test
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6
27
Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning
Pages
58-62
6
28
Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning
Pages
63-65
6
29
Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning
10/04
6
30
Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning
Waxing Activity
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10/07
7
31
Chapter 7
Auto Care and Cleaning
Review
Chapter Test
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7
32
Chapter 8
Fluid Level Check
Pages
66-69
7
33
Chapter 8
Fluid Level Check
Pages
70-73
7
34
Chapter 8
Fluid Level Check
10/11
7
35
Chapter 9
Electrical System
Pages
74-79
10/14
8
36
Chapter 9
Electrical System
Pages
80-83
8
37
Chapter 9
Electrical System
8
38
Chapter 9
Electrical System
8
39
Chapter 9
Electrical System
8
40
Chapter 10
Lubrication System
09/23
To
To
To
To
10/18
Repair Facilities Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Pages
84-87
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Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Interior Cleaning Activity
Exterior Cleaning Activity
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Study Questions
Fluid Level Check Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Battery Activity
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Charging Activity
Starting Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Chapter 10
Lubrication System
9
42
Chapter 10
Lubrication System
9
43
Chapter 10
Lubrication System
9
44
Careers Paths Chapters 1-10
Review Chapters 1-10 for Mid-Term
Exam
9
45
Mid-Term Exam
10
46
Chapter 11
Fuel System
Pages
90-95
10
47
Chapter 11
Fuel System
Pages
96-99
10
48
Chapter 11
Fuel System
10
49
Chapter 11
Fuel System
11/01
10
50
Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control
Pages
100-105
11/04
11
51
Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control
Pages
106-109
11
52
Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control
11
53
Chapter 12
Cooling System and Climate Control
11
54
Chapter 13
Ignition System
Pages
110-113
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11/08
11
55
Chapter 13
Ignition System
Pages
114-115
Ignition System Activity
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11/11
12
56
Chapter 13
Ignition System
12
57
12
58
12
59
12
60
To
10/25
10/28
To
To
To
11/15
Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires
Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires
Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires
Chapter 14
Suspension, Steering, and Tires
Pages
88-89
Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Oil and Filter Change Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Discuss Career Paths
Review for Mid-Term Exam
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9
10/21
Mid-Term Exam
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Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Fuel System Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Air Conditioning Activity
Cabin Air Filter Activity
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Cooling System Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Review
Chapter Test
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Pages
116-119
Pages
120-125
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Suspension and Steering Activity
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Tire Inspection and Rotation Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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13
61
Chapter 15
Braking System
Pages
126-129
13
62
Chapter 15
Braking System
Pages
130-131
13
63
Chapter 15
Braking System
13
64
Chapter 15
Braking System
13
65
Chapter 16
Drivetrain
Pages
132-135
14
66
Chapter 16
Drivetrain
Pages
136-135
14
67
Chapter 16
Drivetrain
14
68
Thanksgiving Holiday
14
69
Thanksgiving Holiday
14
70
Thanksgiving Holiday
15
71
Chapter 17
Exhaust and Emission System
Pages
138-141
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15
72
Chapter 17
Exhaust and Emission System
Pages
142-145
Exhaust and Emission Activity
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15
73
Chapter 17
Exhaust and Emission System
15
74
Chapter 18
Alternative Fuels and Designs
Pages
146-151
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12/06
15
75
Chapter 18
Alternative Fuels and Designs
Pages
152-159
Payback Period Activity
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12/09
16
76
Chapter 18
Alternative Fuels and Designs
16
77
Chapter 19
Automotive Accessories
Pages
160-165
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16
78
Chapter 19
Automotive Accessories
Pages
166-171
Automotive Accessories Activity
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16
79
Chapter 19
Automotive Accessories
16
80
Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside
Emergencies
11/18
To
11/22
11/25
To
11/29
12/02
To
To
12/13
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Study Questions
Explore Web Links
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Brake Inspection Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Drivetrain Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Review
Chapter Test
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Review
Chapter Test
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Review
Chapter Test
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Pages
172-179
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12/16
To
12/20
Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside
Emergencies
Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside
Emergencies
Chapter 20
Common Problems and Roadside
Emergencies
17
81
17
82
17
83
17
84
Careers Paths Chapters 11-20
Review for Final Exam
17
85
Final Exam
Pages
180-185
Changing a Flat Tire Activity
Replacing Wipers Activity
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Jump-Starting Activity
Lighting Activity
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Review
Chapter Test
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Discuss Career Paths
Review for Final Exam
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Final Exam
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Grading System:
Final grade average will be computed immediately at the end of the semester. The grade will be
derived as follows;
 Classroom and Lab participation skills
30%
 Assignments, workbook exercises, and NATEF Task Sheets
20%
 Quizzes
20%
 Final Exam
30%
Total
100%
100 - 90=A
89 -80= B
79 -70=C
69 -69=D
59&below=F