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Transportation CPU

Introduction

The Transportation CPU covers traditional transportation systems such as land, sea, and air, and fixed transportation systems such as pipelines and conveyors. This unit provides the information and hands-on resources necessary to excite any student about careers in this field.

Featured Careers

  • Students discover how an internal combustion engine operates.Mechanical engineer

  • Civil engineer

  • Emergency medical technician

  • Diesel mechanic

  • Automotive technician

  • Automotive body repairer

  • Water treatment plant operator

  • Flight attendant

  • Air traffic controller

  • Aerospace engineer

  • Aircraft technician

Skill Development

Technology Skills

  • Career and occupational outlook

  • Academic requirements

  • Land, sea, air, and space transportation systems

  • Fixed transportation systems

  • Map design and navigation

  • Automotive systems - power, steering, braking, suspension, etc.

  • Principles of internal combustion engines

  • Compression, ignition, exhaust

  • Alternative fuels - alcohol

  • Tool identification and use

Academic Skills

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Students exmplore components of common vehicle features, like steering and suspension.Science - chemistry, physics

  • Design

  • Teamwork

  • Problem solving

  • Resource allocation

  • Technological literacy

  • Skills USA event alignment

  • TSA event alignment

  • FFA event alignment

What's Included

  • Applied Technologies Transportation courseware CD

  • Applied Technologies Transportation video CDs

  • Applied Technologies Transportation Student Guide

  • Civil engineering simulation software

  • R/C truck

  • NiCad battery and charger

  • Aerospace video

  • Miscellaneous materials and consumables

  • Instructor's Overview

  • Media Cruiser

Ordering Information

Transportation - CCA826
You may also want to review our Green Transportation CPU, a part of our Green Technology Series.
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