This week was orientation, getting the course outline (syllabus) and getting our first assignments which include a 2 page paper on the history of electronic fuel management systems.
In true Auto/Diesel fashion we also ordered some pizza and enjoyed some camaraderie before the semester's work got underway. I imagine we'll be having some cookouts in similar fashion as we did last semester: a fed mechanic is a happy mechanic!
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| Syllabus for Electronic Diesel Engine Controls. |
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| Course outline detailing our tentative plan for study. This includes book work and hands-on tasks we will work on in the shop. |
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| An old favorite back in the diesel shop, courtesy of instructor Jeffrey Starkey! |
My reflection:
It's good to be back in the shop ready to wrap up my final classes for graduation. I have been dual-majoring in Automotive Service Technology and Diesel Truck Systems for 3 years and have learned quite a bit in that time. It hasn't always been easy, and there have been frustrations along the way, but it has been and will continue to be very rewarding. Education will not, however, stop once school is over.
I have had some amazing and innovative instructors, such as Mr. Starkey, dedicated to the cause of educating and training future technicians such as myself who want to take their passion and make it a life-long career. Keep up the good work guys!
Erik, just updating my blog as I will be doing a lot more posting myself. Just loaded a video and for some reason it is there but, doesn't play. Stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteErik, food, laughter, and a common goal never go out of style.