| Pilot Site: | |
| Pilot course for Madison, Clairemont, Crawford, and Mira Mesa High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| d - Labratory Science | |
| Course Description: | |
| Through this capstone course, Automotive Engineering, Theory, and Design, students enrolled in the San Diego Unified School District transportation technology programs will learn to diagnose, test and service various automotive subsystems. They will develop essential competencies and critical thinking skills throughout the process of completing group projects and independent repair tasks. Examples may include the removal and replacement of vehicle components including interior and exterior body and trim panels to access, diagnose and repair competent failures. In-depth coverage of automotive bumper to bumper subsystems, including hybrid, high voltage, and airbag principles and safety will be infused throughout the course. Students will develop and master the technique of safe tool usage, select proper products and replacement parts to complete repairs and meet the requirements for this course. Skill development in diagnostic processes and specialized diagnostic equipment will further develop advance level critical thinking, mechanical aptitude, and engineering skills. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 8532 - Advanced Systems Diagnostics, Service, and Repair (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Existing district automotive textbooks. Gray, Michael Auto Upkeep Supplemental Resources CDX, SP2, Indentifix and Ford Automotive Curriculum | |