Engine components, drive train, fuel system, cooling system, running gear, brakes, electrical system, battery, charging, ignition, maintenance, safety. Need the book: How Cars Work, by Tom Newton.
Homework: 30 minutes/wk
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$135.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Car Care
Ages 12yr-19yr+
VanGelder, Kirk
Spring 2024
Science
- Automotive
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 135: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This course is designed for all current and future vehicle drivers 12 years and up. Learn how each of the vehicle systems operate and practice the inspection and maintenance tasks to extend the life and lower the cost of personal transportation. Some of the topics we will cover are: safety and tools, fluid inspection and maintenance, tire inspection, electrical system inspection and maintenance, belts and hoses, brake inspection, vehicle cleaning and protecting, tips for buying a vehicle, and the cost of vehicle ownership. This class will be approximately 50% classroom where you will learn the theory and 50% shop where you will put the theory into action. The supply fee includes safety glasses, and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:
12 years old and up. Wearing of safety glasses while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Basic Car Care
Ages 12yr-19yr+
VanGelder, Kirk
Fall 2024
Science
- Automotive
Schedule:
Wednesday - Shop - SHOP: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This course is designed for all current and future vehicle drivers 12 years and up. Learn how each of the vehicle systems operate and practice the inspection and maintenance tasks to extend the life and lower the cost of personal transportation. Some of the topics we will cover are: safety and tools, fluid inspection and maintenance, tire inspection, electrical system inspection and maintenance, belts and hoses, brake inspection, vehicle cleaning and protecting, tips for buying a vehicle, and the cost of vehicle ownership. This class will be approximately 50% classroom where you will learn the theory and 50% shop where you will put the theory into action. The supply fee includes safety glasses, and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:
12 years old and up. Wearing of safety glasses (provided) while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$50.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Basic Car Care A
Ages 12yr-19yr+
VanGelder, Kirk
Fall 2023
Science
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 135: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This course is designed for all current and future vehicle drivers 12 years and up. Learn how each of the vehicle systems operate and practice the inspection and maintenance tasks to extend the life and lower the cost of personal transportation. Some of the topics we will cover are: safety and tools, fluid inspection and maintenance, tire inspection, electrical system inspection and maintenance, belts and hoses, brake inspection, vehicle cleaning and protecting, tips for buying a vehicle, and the cost of vehicle ownership. This class will be approximately 50% classroom where you will learn the theory and 50% shop where you will put the theory into action. The supply fee includes a Car Care textbook, safety glasses, and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:
12 years old and up. Wearing of safety glasses while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:
Louis D'Andrea (applying as a teacher), Dan Wolff (Nancy gave me his name)
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Basic Car Care B
Ages 12yr-19yr+
VanGelder, Kirk
Fall 2023
Science
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 135: 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
This course is designed for all current and future vehicle drivers 12 years and up. Learn how each of the vehicle systems operate and practice the inspection and maintenance tasks to extend the life and lower the cost of personal transportation. Some of the topics we will cover are: safety and tools, fluid inspection and maintenance, tire inspection, electrical system inspection and maintenance, belts and hoses, brake inspection, vehicle cleaning and protecting, tips for buying a vehicle, and the cost of vehicle ownership. This class will be approximately 50% classroom where you will learn the theory and 50% shop where you will put the theory into action. The supply fee includes a Car Care textbook, safety glasses, and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:
12 years old and up. Wearing of safety glasses while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:
Louis D'Andrea (applying as a teacher), Dan Wolff (Nancy gave me his name)
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Basic Cartooning and Storytelling
Ages 8yr-14yr
Neal, Elora
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Cartooning
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This class focuses on how to create an original character using the most effective drawing techniques. You will learn the basics of using shapes to create a person on paper as you discover your own personal cartoon art style. After drawing your character with movement and emotion, you will create a comic strip featuring your original characters. Basic Cartooning is fun for everyone, and a great learning experience as you develop the skills to draw characters in motion.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$70.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Combustion Engine
Ages 12yr-19yr+
Webster, Michael
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This class will cover basic combustion engine components, carburetion, electrical systems,
2 stroke vs 4 stroke engines, and basic engine maintenance.
Basic Combustion Engine Syllabus:
1. Introduction to what will be covered for the next 16 weeks.
2. Engine components.
3. Engine Block, Crank, Cam, Valves, Timing.
4. Maintenance: Filters Air, Oil, Gas and Spark Plugs.
5. Carburetion fuel air mixture.
6. Electrical Systems.
7. Battery Direct Current Theory, Battery Maintenance
8. Meters used for testing.
9. Volt-Ohm-Amps.
10. Dwell and RPM's.
11. Starting Electrical System.
12. Charging Electrical System.
16. There will be a lot of discussion, students questions will be answered at the time they are asked,
and discussion between instructor and students.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$2.00, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Digital Photography for Kids
Ages 8yr-12yr
Robinett, Jennifer
Fall 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
If your student is interested in photography, they will love this class! They will learn all about the basics of photography starting with the history and some cool old portraits. They will also learn about all things camera, including white balance and proper settings, explore the different types of photographers they can become, and enjoy some crafts, games & even the opportunity to practice photographing what they are learning.
Requirements:
A digital camera: A DSLR, point and shoot or a phone camera. Please bring cameras to every class
Assistants:
Tara Omnes
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$45.00
Basic Electricity
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Webster, Michael
Spring 2023
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will cover the basic concepts of electricity: voltage, ohms, amps, ohms law, symbols, using a volt meter, batteries, fuses, breakers, series / parallel circuits, magnetism, ac voltage, dc voltage, electrical components, relays, transformers, resistors, capacitors, diodes, and safety. Classes consists of interactive lecture, occasional YouTube videos, and hand-on object lessons. Students are expected to take good notes and have an understanding of basic math. A notebook and pencil/pen must be brought to each class.
Homework: 30 minutes/wk
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$140.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Electricity
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Webster, Michael
Spring 2022
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
Basic concepts, voltage, ohms, amps, ohms law, symbols, using a volt meter, batteries, fuses, breakers, series / parallel circuits, magnetism, ac voltage, dc voltage, electrical components, relays, transformers, resistors, capacitors, diodes, safety. Must know how to take notes and basic math.
Homework: 30 minutes/wk