Welcome to IN102 Driving Your Performance!

The overall goal of this course is to facilitate a smooth transition to school by engaging the student in curriculum focusing on academic, career, and life skills. Students will make connections with key personnel within the school that will assist with their questions and provide guidance throughout their education.

The student will be introduced to automotive systems, industry certifications, and job opportunities. Students will learn essential skills for the vehicle technician including safety, equipment fundamentals, and the proper use of measurement tools such as dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers. The automotive content will be balanced by an emphasis on skills that will enable students to be successful in school and in life. These skills will include time management, financial management, goal setting, learning strategies, career planning, and critical thinking strategies.

Use this page to navigate through the course. Each of the units below contain learning modules. You will have completed each learning module after taking the scored quiz located within. Click theicon that provides access to resources such as the e-Book, Audio book and other learning resources. Each unit concludes with an end of unit test.

In addition to the content below, you may also find these resources helpful.

Additional Instructor Resources can be found within the Instructors Modules Page.

Welcome to Unit 1 - Working in the Automotive Business! In this unit you will learn about the automotive repair industry, workplace skills you will need to possess and how technicians are paid and certified. Start by taking the Pre-Test. Then work your way through the learning modules and study tools. You will finish this unit after successful completion of the end of unit test.

Unit Pre-test

Unit 1 - Pre-Test

Working in the Automotive Business

Ch 1.1.jpg Automotive Careers (Learning Module)

Effective Listening Skills (Learning Module)

Effective Speaking Skills (Learning Module)

Employability Habits and Customer Service (Learning Module)

Effective Reading and Writing (Learning Module)

Study Tools

Unit 1 - Study Tools

End of Unit Test

Unit 1 - End of Unit Test

Welcome to Unit 2 - Safety! In this unit you will learn about the shop safety procedures and hazardous materials. Start by taking the Pre-Test. Then work your way through the learning modules and study tools. You will finish this unit after successful completion of the end of unit test.

Unit Pre-test

Unit 2 - Pre-Test

Safety

Hazards and Emergencies (Learning Module)

Personal Safety (Learning Module)

Study Tools

Unit 2 - Study Tools

End of Unit Test

Unit 2 - End of Unit Test

Welcome to Unit 3 - Automotive Shop Operations! In this unit you will learn about researching repair information, filling out a repair order, and tools and equipment fundamentals. Start by taking the Pre-Test. Then work your way through the learning modules and study tools. You will finish this unit after successful completion of the end of unit test.

Unit Pre-test

Unit 3 - Pre-Test

Automotive Shop Operations

Information Systems and Procedures (Learning Module)

Tools and Equipment Fundamentals (Learning Module)

Common Workshop Tools (Learning Module)

Electric Power Tools (Learning Module)

Air Powered Tools (Learning Module)

Parts Cleaning Equipment (Learning Module)

Ch 7.1.jpg Lifting Equipment (Learning Module)

R&R Wheel and Tire Assembly (Rotation) - Lab Readiness Lesson

Using a Gear Puller - Lab Readiness Lesson

Study Tools

Unit 3 - Study Tools

End of Unit Test

Unit 3 - End of Unit Test

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IN102 - Mid-Course Exam

Welcome to Unit 4 - Automotive Systems! In this unit you will learn about vehicle systems and components, fasteners, and fluids and lubricants. Start by taking the Pre-Test. Then work your way through the learning modules and study tools. You will finish this unit after successful completion of the end of unit test.

Unit Pre-test

Unit 4 - Pre-Test

Automotive Systems

Body Designs (Learning Module)

Vehicle Operation and Drive Trains (Learning Module)

Measuring Engine Vacuum - Lab Readiness Lesson

Threaded Fasteners, Torque, and Repair (Learning Module)

Non-Threaded Fasteners (Learning Module)

Electrical Wires and Terminals (Learning Module)

Preventing Vehicle Damage (Learning Module)

Underhood Inspection (Learning Module)

Exterior Inspection (Learning Module)

In-Vehicle and Under-Vehicle Inspection (Learning Module)

Inspecting Cooling hoses and Drive Belts - Lab Readiness Lesson

Air and Fuel Filter - Lab Readiness Lesson

Oil Change and Fluid Check - Lab Readiness Lesson

Study Tools

Unit 4 - Study Tools

End of Unit Test

Unit 4 - End of Unit Test

Welcome to Unit 5 - Measurement and Basic Theory! In this unit you will learn about measuring systems, precision measurements, and the basic theories of operation for today's vehicles . Start by taking the Pre-Test. Then work your way through the learning modules and study tools. You will finish this unit after successful completion of the end of unit test.

Unit Pre-test

Unit 5 - Pre-Test

Measurement and Basic Theory

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Measuring Tools (Learning Module)

Angles and Protractors (Learning Module)

Thermodynamics, Energy, and Work (Learning Module)

Pressure, Vacuum, and Ratios (Learning Module)

Electrical Theories (Learning Module)

Study Tools

Unit 5 - Study Tools

End of Unit Test

Unit 5 - End of Unit Test

Out of Classroom Assignments

In this section you will find the end of chapter review questions from your book.

OCAs

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Congratulations! You have made it to the end of this course. Below you will find the final exam. Go back and review any areas you are not confident in, and when you are ready, click on the exam. Good luck!

IN102 Final Exam