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In this semester long course; students will participate in learning the fundamental principles
and basic components of the internal combustion engine. There will be two modules starting
with an introduction to small engine repair which includes safety in the shop; tools; measuring
instruments; engine construction; and principles of engine operation; all utilizing two and four
stroke cycle engines. Students explore engine performance by studying basic Cooling;
Lubrication; Fuel; Exhaust & Governor Systems; as well as the fundamentals of carburetion.
The second module will introduce fundamentals of electricity including Ohm’s law; series and
parallel combination of circuits; electromagnetism and magnetic lines of flux. These
principles will be applied to Ignition; Starting & Charging systems as well as various trouble
shooting techniques.
The course fee is used to purchase a mechanic’s notebook for each student along with inserts
and scissors; glue sticks; and various engine components.

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• CTE
• Career and technical education

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Online / Virtual