About automotive technology
Course descriptions
Auto Technology 1 (Year, 1 credit, grades 11, 12)
Auto Tech 1 is a year-long course for high school juniors and seniors. Students will study automotive suspension/steering, brake systems, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and vehicle services. Students will complete automotive industry theory and performance tasks for initial employment in the automotive service field or further training at the post-secondary level. Both classroom and lab activities are used to instruct students with heavy emphasis on the hands-on lab activities using late model vehicles. Several field trips are taken each year, including a trip to the "New Car Show" at McCormick Place. Students can earn articulated credit from Rock Valley College for this class.
TIME OFFERED AT HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL:
M-F 2:25 - 3:15 PM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1
Auto Tech 1 is a year-long course for high school juniors and seniors. Students will study automotive suspension/steering, brake systems, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and vehicle services. Students will complete automotive industry theory and performance tasks for initial employment in the automotive service field or further training at the post-secondary level. Both classroom and lab activities are used to instruct students with heavy emphasis on the hands-on lab activities using late model vehicles. Several field trips are taken each year, including a trip to the "New Car Show" at McCormick Place. Students can earn articulated credit from Rock Valley College for this class.
TIME OFFERED AT HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL:
M-F 2:25 - 3:15 PM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1
Auto Technology 2 (Year, 1 credit, grade 12)
Auto Tech 2 is a year-long course designed for high school seniors. During the 1st semester, students will identify and interpret electrical problems and determine necessary actions. Students will be introduced to the diagnosis and repair of starting systems, charging systems, driver information systems, and electrical/electronic systems. During the 2nd semester, students will identify and interprest brake system problems and determine necessary actions. Diagnosis and repair of hydraulic systems, drum brakes, disc brakes, wheel bearings, power assist units, anti-lock brakes, and traction control will be covered. Both classroom and lab activities are used to instruct students with heavy emphasis on lab activities using late model vehicles. Students will participate in several field trips. Students can earn dual credit from Rock Valley College for this class. RVC charges a $50 course fee.
This course requires a pre-requisite: Auto Technology 1
TIME OFFERED AT HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL:
M-F 7:55 - 8:45 AM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2*
Auto Tech 2 is a year-long course designed for high school seniors. During the 1st semester, students will identify and interpret electrical problems and determine necessary actions. Students will be introduced to the diagnosis and repair of starting systems, charging systems, driver information systems, and electrical/electronic systems. During the 2nd semester, students will identify and interprest brake system problems and determine necessary actions. Diagnosis and repair of hydraulic systems, drum brakes, disc brakes, wheel bearings, power assist units, anti-lock brakes, and traction control will be covered. Both classroom and lab activities are used to instruct students with heavy emphasis on lab activities using late model vehicles. Students will participate in several field trips. Students can earn dual credit from Rock Valley College for this class. RVC charges a $50 course fee.
This course requires a pre-requisite: Auto Technology 1
TIME OFFERED AT HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL:
M-F 7:55 - 8:45 AM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2*