Trades & Technology

Automotive Technology: The Electronic Classroom is a complete teaching/learning system using text and multimedia resources for a computer centered approach. Each volume in the series consists of a highly organized textbook, student learning program on CD, and instructor resource database on CD. Instructional modules are based on ASE guidelines and NATEF tasks, with pre-programmed playlists to guide instructors in the selection of materials. Included are shop worksheets, a glossary (English and Spanish), and hundreds of practice ASE-type test questions. The series is ideally suited to an educational environment wherein both student and instructor use computers as the primary learning and teaching tool.

• Student Learning Program (CD)—A copy is packaged in every book. This CD contains a study guide, automotive glossary, multiple choice questions with references back to the learning material, and hundreds of color images, animations, and video clips.

• Instructor Resource Database (CD)—Available only to instructors who adopt the book, this CD contains pre-planned playlists, a link for updating content, and hundreds of additional images, videos, and animations.

• Worksheets—Also on the student CD are worksheets for all the NATEF tasks relevant to the subject area. These can be printed and used in the shop or lab.

• Compatibility—Works with all Windows systems and networks.

• Review of Fundamentals—Each volume has units on safety and basic science to insure that all new students understand these important basics before further technical study.

• Industry Supported—Major manufacturers, including Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, Bosch, Snap-on, and many others have contributed materials to make the programs relevant and up to date.

• Coverage—Each volume covers theory and technology, health and safety, maintenance and service, customer care, diagnosis, tools and equipment, and inspection.

• Interactivity—The multimedia materials are interactive and the test questions have links back to relevant coverage. Topics are presented in small units for easy learning and clear organization.

Module 1. Transmission, Torque Converter and Components.

Module 2. Transmission Control and Case Studies.

Module 3. Maintenance Operations.

Module 4. Checking System Performance.

Module 5. Component Inspection and Repair.

Module 1. Transmission Driveshafts.

Module 2. Wheel Bearings and Layouts.

Module 3. Maintenance Operations.

Module 4. Checking System Performance.

Module 5. Component Inspection and Repair.

Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles (A2)  [ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM SERIES]   (Automotive Technology)

Automotive Technology: The Electronic Classroom is a complete teaching/learning system using text and multimedia resources in a computer-centered approach. Suitable for both students and professionals, each volume in the serf consists of a textbook, student learning program on CD (packaged with the book), and instructor resource database (available only to schools and colleges).

Features of the series:

• Each volume is correlated to the NATEF task list for that subject.
• The Learning Program CD contains animations, video, images, glossary, and multiple-choice questions with links back to the place where the content is covered. The CD functions with all Windows systems and networks.
• Each volume reviews basic safety and science background.
• Major manufacturers, including Ford, Bosch, Snap-On, and Daimler-Chrysler, have contributed materials and support for the program.
• Each volume covers theory, safety, operating principles, maintenance, customer care, and diagnosis for a particular vehicle system.

Titles in the series:

• Engine Repair, 0-13-113387-X
• Automatic Transmission and Transaxle, 0-13-113400-0
• Manual Drive Train and Axles, 0-13-113390-X
• Suspension and Steering, 0-13-113396-9
• Brakes, 0-13-113393-4
• Electrical/Electronic Systems, 0-13-113384-5
• Heating and Air Conditioning, 0-13-113403-5
• Engine Performance, 0-13-113380-2

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