Hutto High School  
                         Automotive Basics 
                             Syllabus 
        Instructor: Jeff Milam, Tony Martinez 
                           512-759-4700 ext. 6100 
                           ​Jeffrey.milam@huttoisd.net​, Tony.martinez@huttoisd.net 
        Course Description:  Automotive Basics is an introduction to the Automotive Industry 
        . It is the first class offered in a three year program at Hutto High school. It is 
        designed to provide an overview of basic Automotive systems , career opportunities, 
        training requirements, and maintenance and repair of those systems. Classes are a 
        combination of classroom  theory and some hands-on practice. Topics covered 
        include basic shop safety and environmental issues, tool and equipment use, 
        utilization of service information, component identification and operation, and basic 
        maintenance of the automobile. Students are encouraged to participate in SKILLS 
        USA automotive competition. 
        Required materials: pen or pencil 
        Classroom expectations: Students will be required to study system theory , answer 
        chapter questions and participate in classroom discussions, as well as participate in 
        all hands-on practice , in the shop. Students will also keep a spiral updated with 
        warmup questions and notes. All campus rules also apply . 
        Credits: one     class length: one period 
        Grading policy:  
           Daily chapter work, quizzes, and spiral grades equal 30% of the total grade 
           Classroom and shop Participation grades equal 40% of the total grade 
            Written and hand-on Tests equal 30% of the total grade 
        There will be 2 Daily grades per week, and 3 Tests grades per six-weeks 
        Semester Tests grades equal 15 % of the total grade 
        Late work policy:  A max of 70% can be earned on a late assignment if it is received 
        within three school days after the due date.  
         Students are responsible for turning in all missed work. 
        Recovery of failed assignments: Students will be given 3 school days from the time 
        grades were posted, to recover a daily grade ( 69 or below). But, the student must 
        have shown a good faith attempt on the first submission. A max grade of 70% is 
        offered.  Failed tests may be recovered for a 70, but the student must correct the 
        original test and have completed all daily work prior to testing. Semester test cannot 
        be retaken. 
                 Tardy statement: Students are not permitted to enter classrooms after the bell has 
                rung without a tardy pass. A student who is tardy to class will be assigned to 
                detention, according to policy. Repeated tardiness will result in more severe 
                disciplinary action.  
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                Reference material: Auto Fundamentals- 12​  edition 
                                                 Shop Key ( service software)  
                Instruction includes the following topics: 
                Automotive Industry and career opportunities 
                Shop Safety- SP/2 Certification program 
                Tools and equipment  
                Measuring and Automotive related Math 
                Basic automotive systems:  Engine Theory and components 
                                                              Basic Electricity theory and measuring 
                                                              Brake system theory and components 
                                                              Suspension system theory and components 
                                                              Basic Automotive maintenance and inspection