Below are the automotive courses for 2011-2012. The entire Central High School Program of Studies is available for download.
Basic Automotive Service
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to introduce a student to the automobile, its theories of operations, systems, maintenance and repair. It is for beginners and introduces the student to automobile engines and systems, body and drive train. Students will be taught service procedures and preventive maintenance needed on today's modern automobiles. Students enrolled in this course will be exposed to the safe use of tools and equipment and have "hands-on" training. Basic Automotive Service will challenge students to do repairs on their own cars while encouraging them to take other more demanding automotive courses.
Car Care and Small Engine Rebuilding & General Mechanical Skills
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This hands-on course is designed to provide the student with the basic concepts necessary to rebuild and maintain a small internal combustion engine. Students will learn to use mechanical hand tools, complete rebuilding procedures, study theories of operation and necessary maintenance procedures. Following an engine running performance check, we will student some basic house wiring techniques, typical home repairs and finish with basic automotive service procedures.
Automotive Technology
10 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to study the automobile in basic theory of operation and also in detailed depth. The student will be taught on up?to?date tools and equipment by lecture, demonstration, and hands?on individualized instruction. Detailed theory of operation, system analysis and troubleshooting data will be covered on basic servicing, engine control systems, engine overhaul, fuel systems, electricity and applied electronics, front-end alignment, charging systems and automotive air conditioning. This course is excellent for a student with minimal skills, the typical "backyard mechanic," the future mechanical engineer, or automotive technician. Prerequisite: Basic Auto.