Engine and Power Technology
Mr. Karasch
William Fremd High School
mkarasch@d211.org

A. DESCRIPTION
    Engine and Power Technology is an introductory level course that will cover the basics of engine design, maintenance, and repair, along with Power technology and alternative energy.

B. ORGANIZATION
    This class is presented with both lecture and lab portions.  Much of the class will be devoted to hands-on lab based work.

C. COURSE TOPICS
  1. Safety and Tools
  2. Measurement
  3. Four Stroke Theory
  4. Fuel
  5. Carburetion
  6. Oil and Lubrication
  7. Ignition
  8. Cooling
  9. Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting

D. TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES
  1. Text: 
  2. Supplies:Students will need
    1. 1 notebook specifically for this class.  Ideally, it will be a sewn binding quad-rule composition-style notebook, but any single subject notebook will do.
            2.  Students will be working in the shop on a daily basis.  Safety glasses will be provided.  If the student would rather provide their own glasses, that is fine.  

E. ASSESSMENTS
    Students will be evaluated in a number of ways.
    1. Notebook
    2. Lab Work
    3. Quizzes
    4. CAPS 
    5. Final Exam
        1. NOTEBOOK
            Students will be required to keep a notebook in class.  They will journal questions everyday, and keep all data from labs, and reflections in the notebook.
        2. LAB WORK
            Students will be working in the engines lab 2-3 days a week.  All labs must be completed with data and reflections based on the labwork.  Due to lab and material constraints, NO ADDITIONAL TIME can be guaranteed for lab work.  At the quarter, the two lowest lab grades will be dropped from the average, so it is in the student's best interest to be present every day.  Students will be given a running engine, which must be disassembled, and reassembled and MUST WORK AFTER REASSEMBLY.
        3.  QUIZZES
            Regular short quizzes will be given in class.  Quizzes are spontaneous, and may not be made up.  At the quarter, the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped from the average, so it is in the student's best interest to be present every day.
        4.  CAPS
            A major portion of the student's grade will also be based on Cooperation, Attitude, Participation, and Safety.
        5.  FINAL EXAM
            Students will take a cumulative final exam at the end of the semester, accounting for 20% of their final semester grade.

F. CONTACT
    The Applied Technology Office phone number is (847)755-2701.  This is, however, a department-wide voicemail, and is inherently inefficient.  A much better way to contact me is via email at mkarasch@d211.org.

G. SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS
    1.    Ask questions.  There is no better way to tailor your learning experience to exactly what you need.  I welcome almost any question, at almost anytime, so please ask away!
    2.    Keep constant notes in your notebook, and keep your notebook in class unless you need it at home to study.
    3.    Website.  My website http://www.sciencewithmrkarasch.org has all of the notes in PowerPoint format, so that you may go over anything that you didn't fully understand in class.
    4.    Honesty.  Be honest at all times. 
    5.    Have fun!  The use of technology is really fun, and delving into the lab and project work will cement your understanding in the concept of electricity.