Academy for Advanced Studies Syllabus Sample

Instructor; Bert Allie

Course Name; Automotive
Basic Maintenance and Light Repair

E-Mail; bert.allie@henry.k12.ga.us
Course description;
Automotive Maintenance and light repair consists of both classroom
and hands on experience in the shop. Students will be expected to be
proficient in safety procedures, including usage of shop tools and lifting
devices. Having an accident free workplace is our ultimate goal and
everyone must apply themselves for us to reach our goal. All safety
studies will be completed prior to student working in the live shop.
Safety test scores must be 90% or greater to pass system test. There
are also key questions on the test that must be answered correctly to
pass test regardless of other correct answers. Eye protection is a safety
requirement for admission to the shop. Secure hair and Jewelry for
lab/shop activities. Students will be trained in proper tool usage and
cleaning of tools and equipment. Keeping classroom and shop clean
shall be an ongoing operation. Both classroom and shop shall be kept
clean by the students. Time shall be allotted at the end of each day to
pick up and clean facility. Students shall be taught the procedure to
read shop manuals and prints. Course shall contain studies of all
phases of maintenance and hands on shall include repair and studies of
brakes, tires and basic electrical operations.
Course Rationale;
In the world in which we live the automobile is a key element in our
lives. There will always be a need for those whose career includes the
ability to service and repair these machines.

Textbooks; Shop Manuals and other established training guides will

be used as the guide for class operation. Vehicle manufacturer
guidelines will be used with all testing equipment. Live vehicles and
training boards will be used in the shop for testing and actual repairs.

Goals; This Automotive course is designed to be the base for entry

level technician or to be used as foundation of study to become a
master technician or engineering student. Students will be given two
days to determine if they feel they are not suited for the course. The
Instructor will also be allowed two days to decide if a student has the
interest and desire to complete the automotive course. In making this
determination the instructor shall review the students academic
history as well as interviewing the student as to their goals and
ambitions. Classroom behavior and student ambition shall also be
considered. We also expect to put together a team to compete in the
SKILLS USA and possibly other contest to show case our students and
program.
Student Responsibilities;
Each student is expected to be in class seated and prepared for
the days activities when second bell sounds.
Back packs are not allowed in the shop and when working in the
classroom they shall be stored in designated area.
Students shall follow the guidelines in the student handbook.
When a student is assigned to a particular area or work group
they shall remain in that area with work group until instructor
moves them to another assignment or class is over.
Electronic devices are to be in the classroom for educational
purposes only with the express permission of the teacher.
Electronic devices shall be kept out of sight and turned off unless
instructed otherwise by the teacher.
Restroom breaks should be taken between classes.
No Food/Drinks allowed in classroom or shop.
Any student caught removing tools, equipment/materials and or
destroying tools/equipment or material shall be sent to an
administrator for disciplinary action.
Each student is expected to share ideas with other class members
and work as a team on certain projects.
Students are expected to follow all safety and good conduct
guidelines.
There are lockers for your personal gear and/or clothing. You
must supply your own lock.
 Materials for class; All student shall bring notebook (three
ring binder) pencil, thumb drive and writing material to class for
notes and reference. Notebook is needed for storage of
handouts and note keeping. Student should take notes for
reminders and for assessment test.

Grades;
All homework and assignments must be turned on due date for full
credit.
Homework and assignments turned in one day late shall be graded at
half credit.
No homework or assignment is accepted more than one day late.
Daily work and class participation 40%
Projects and tests 45%
Semester final evaluation 15%

Make up Work or Projects;

Make up work is responsibility of student. The student will be allowed
1 day for each day missed to get work completed. (Example if student
misses 3 days they will be allowed 3 days to complete the make-up
work.)

Ending Class;
All classroom and shop work shall end approximately five minutes
before class ends. This will give you time to clean tools and get
everything properly stored. When cleanup is over all students shall
return to their assigned seats. This includes all tools and material and
this will be part of your everyday class grade.

Academy for Advanced studies Basic Maintenance and Light Repair.

Course Syllabus page 5.

The operating procedure as explained in the Henry county student

Handbook shall be the guideline for this class.
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