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FIRST SEMESTER
I. First Three-Week Grading Period
     A. Introduction to automotive Technology
                    1. The Automobile
                    2. Automobile Careers & ASE Certification
                    3. Basic Hand Tools
                    4. Power Tools & Equipment
                    5. The Auto Shop & Safety
                    6. Automotive Measurement & Math
                    7. Using Service Information
                    8. Basic Electricity & Electronics
                    9. Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, & Sealants
                  10. Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, & Recycling

II. Second Three-Week Grading Period
     B. Engines
                    1. Engine Fundamentals
                    2. Engine Design Classifications
                    3. Engine Top End Construction
                    4. Engine Bottom End Construction
                    5. Engine Front End Construction
                    6. Engine Size & Performance Measurements

III. Thrid Three-Week Grading Period
     C. Computer Systems
                    1. Computer System Fundamentals
                    2. On-Board Diagnostics & Scan Tools
                    3. Computer System Service

IV. Fourth Three-Week Grading Period
     D. Fuel Systems
                    1. Automotive Fuels, Gasoline, & Diesel Combustion
                    2. Fuel Tanks, Pumps, Lines, & Filters
                    3. Gasoline Injection Fundamentals
                    4. Gasoline Injection Diagnosis & Repair
                    5. Carburetor Fundamentals
                    6. Carburetor Diagnosis, Service, & Repair
                    7. Diesel Injection Fundamentals
                    8. Diesel Injection Diagnosis, Service, & Repair
                    9. Exhaust Systems, Turbochargers, & Superchargers

V. Fifth Three-Week Grading Period
     E. Electrical Systems
                    1. Automotive Batteries
                    2. Battery Testing & Service
                    3. Starting System Fundamentals
                    4. Starting System Testing & Repair
                    5. Charging System Fundamentals
                    6. Charging System Diagnosis, Testing, & Repair
                    7. Ignition System Fundamentals
                    8. Ignition System Problems, Testing, & Repair
                    9. Lights, Instrumentation, Wipers, & Horns - Operation & Service
                  10. Sound Systems & Power Accessories

VI. Sixth Three-Week Grading Period
     F. Cooling & Lubrication Systems
                    1. Cooling System Fundamentals
                    2. Cooling System Testing, Maintenance, & Repair
                    3. Lubrication System Fundamentals
                    4. Lubrication System Testing, Serive, & Repair

SECOND SEMESTER

I. First Three-Week Grading Period
     G. Emission Control Systems
                    1. Emission Control Systems
                    2. Emission Control Systems Testing, Service, & Repair

II. Second Three-Week Grading Period
     H. Engine Performance
                    1. Engine Performance & Driveability
                    2. Advanced Diagnostics
                    3. Engine Tune-Up

III. Third Three-Week Grading Period
     I. Engine Service & Repair
                    1. Engine Mechanical Problems
                    2. Engine Removal, Disassembly, & Parts Cleaning
                    3. Engine Bottom End Service
                    4. Engine Top End Service
                    5. Engine Front End Service & Engine Installation

IV. Fourth Three-Week Period
     J. Drive Trains & Axles
                    1. Clutch Fundamentals
                    2. Clutch Diagnosis & Repair
                    3. Manual Transmission Fundamentals
                    4. Manual Transmission Diagnosis & Repair
                    5. Automatic Transmission Fundamentals
                    6. Automatic Transmission Service
                    7. Drive Shafts & Transfer Cases
                    8. Drive Shaft & Transfer Case Diagnosis, Service, & Repair
                    9. Differential & Rear Drive Axle Fundamentals
                   10. Differential & Rear Drive Axle Diagnosis & Repair
                   11. Transaxle & Front Drive Axle Fundamentals
                   12. Transaxle & Front Drive Axle Diagnosis & Repair

V. Fifth Three-Week Grading Period
     K. Suspension, Steering, & Brake Systems
                    1. Tire, Wheel, & Wheel Bearing Fundamentals
                    2. Tire, Wheel, & Wheel Bearing Service
                    3. Suspension System Fundamentals
                    4. Suspension System Diagnosis & Repair
                    5. Steering System Fundamentals
                    6. Steering System Diagnosis & Repair
                    7. Brake System Fundamentals
                    8. Brake System Diagnosis & Repair
                    9. Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control, & Stabilty Control
                  10. Wheel Alignment

VI. Sixth Three-Week Grading Period
     L. Heating & Air Conditioning Systems
                    1. Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals
                    2. Heating & Air Conditioning Service

     M. Safety, Security, & Navigation Systems
                    1. Restraint Systems
                    2. Restraint System Service
                    3. Security & Navigation Systems, New & Future Technologies

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