High School Academy

404 - 355 Automotive Fundamentals | 1 credit
A course of study designed to provide the students with an overview of the automotive program along with shop equipment and safety.­­­ Computer - based SP2 online safety training will be utilized. Also included is instruction on hand & power tool operation, fastener identification, vehicle lifting procedures, ASE certification criteria, career exploration, and history of the automobile industry. This course is web - enhanced. Some content with be delivered and available via the internet.

404 - 336 Basic Vehicle Maintenance | 3 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to perform vehicle maintenance operations such as oil changes, chassis lubrication, tire rotations and inspections. Students will inspect chassis and brake systems, perform safety inspections, maintenance light reset procedures, and retrieve OBD II DTCs. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered and available via the internet.

404 - 337 - Automotive Electricity 1 | 2 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to understand electrical fundamentals, including electrical/electronic terminology, electrical components, circuits, measurements, and Ohm's Law relationships. Classroom instruction and hands - on training are provided on how to use electrical wiring diagrams, component locators, and basic testing using industry standard tools to identify and isolate 'open', 'short' and 'high resistance' faults in automotive electrical system circuits. Automotive electrical circuits are studied with related lab work involving locating/replacing circuit components, wire & terminal repair using industry - approved techniques; battery diagnosis, testing & replacement; and electrical cooling fan diagnosis.

404 - 338 - Automotive Electricity 2 | 3 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to read and apply technical information, specifications, and strategy based diagnostic procedures for use in troubleshooting chassis electrical systems: starting, charging, instrument panel, lighting, powered accessories, and relay controlled circuits. Chassis electrical systems coverage includes testing with industry standard testing equipment. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered and available via the internet.

404 - 339 Automotive Brake Systems | 4 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair foundation brake systems found on cars and light - duty trucks using industry standard equipment. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered and available via the internet.

404 - 350 Auto Steering & Suspension System | 4 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair suspension systems found on cars and light - duty trucks using industry standard equipment, with an emphasis on component identification, inspection, diagnosis & replacement. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered and available via the internet.

404 - 351 Auto Engine Performance 1 | 3 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to explain how an internal combustion engine operates and develops horsepower and torque. Students will disassemble an internal combustion engine, identify & measure components, reassemble engine using industry standard tools and procedures, and perform basic engine tests. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered and available via the internet.

404 - 352 Auto Engine Performance 2 | 3 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service & repair automotive ignition and fuel systems. The student will learn maintenance and troubleshooting and procedures for late - model vehicles using various types of engine, fuel pressure and exhaust diagnostic equipment. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered via the internet.

404 - 355 Automotive Computer Systems | 2 credits
A course of study designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair automotive computer controls and emission control systems. Basic electronic components and circuits are reviewed, leading to an understanding of automotive computer systems operations. Fundamentals of electricity, electronics, semiconductor materials, diodes, transistors, analog & digital signals, computer memory, sensors, actuators, and processor inputs/outputs will be related to basic computer operation. Specific instructions for locating diagnostic resources, vehicle data access, fault code interpretation, and diagnostic strategy will be related to On - Board Diagnostics engine control systems. Testing will include industry standard generic as well as manufacturer specific scan tool use and testing procedures. This course is web - enhanced. Some content will be delivered and available via the Internet.

442 - 313 Welding Automotive Technician | 1 credit
The purpose of this course is to help learners acquire basic welding skills on light gauge metals and other materials used in the automotive repair industry using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), and Oxy - Fuel Cutting (OFC). Additionally, skills will be developed on removing stuck vehicle parts and fasteners. It is a hands - on, self - paced learning environment to learn basic welding skills and safe welding practices.

801 - 357 Applied Written/Job Seek Communication | 1 credit
This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job - seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business - related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.

804 - 360 Math for Technical Trades | 2 credits
Math for Technical Trades is an applied technical math course. The course includes arithmetic, measurement calculation, formula manipulation, basic geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and interpretation of visual displays of data, with an emphasis on contextualized technical applications.