Today’s Technician Series Overview

An integrated learning system for automotive technology, the Today’s Technician ™ Series from Delmar Cengage Learning demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality books that work for automotive technology programs. We’ve developed easy-to-use, cross-referenced Classroom and Shop Manuals along with a timesaving e.resource™ to provide a complete system of instructional support. The Series includes titles that correspond to the eight major automotive service areas as defined by ASE, plus additional titles that address advanced topics.

Series Features:

• Job Sheets in the Shop Manual to guide readers through procedures covered in the chapter
• Photo Sequences and step-by-step instructions in the Shop Manual for diagnostic and repair procedures
• “Cautions” and “Warnings” throughout the Shop Manual to emphasize safety and the need to carefully follow repair procedures
• Case Studies that provide examples of the diagnostic strategies a technician uses to identify and solve a problem
• ASE-style questions at the end of each chapter in the Shop Manual, plus a sample ASE exam, to help prepare readers for the certification testing
• Author's Notes contained in the Classroom Manual explain difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand straightforward manner
• An e.resource™ containing ready-to-use PowerPoint™ slides, a computerized testbank, an Image Library, and other helpful resources is available to minimize preparation time for instructors

Classroom Manual Features

• Author’s Notes offer insight from the author regarding why the understanding of a particular topic is important to know in the automotive industry
• Common trade jargon phrases and terms are pointed out as marginal notes to allow the reader to speak and understand the language of the trade, especially when conversing with an experienced technician
• A Bit of History feature gives the student a sense of the evolution of the automobile
• Short answer essay, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple choice questions are included at the end of each chapter

Shop Manual Features

• A practice ASE Exam tests knowledge of important procedures
• Spiral binding and grease-proof cover make this an ideal carry-along for the shop
• Service Tips give the student an idea of when a special procedure or short-cut can be used (These tips represent those things an experienced technician might do)
• Photo sequences in every chapter show students what to expect when they perform a procedure. (They also provide the student with familiarity of a system or type of equipment they may not be able to perform or use at their school)
• Customer Care feature highlights those little things a technician can do or say to enhance customer relations
• Tools Needed feature begins with a list of Basic Tools needed to perform the tasks
  included in the chapter and also included Special Tools that may be required in
  certain instances

Teaching/Learning Aids e.resource™
This comprehensive CD-ROM provides a variety of instructor resources all on one disc.

Look for titles featuring the e.resource denoted by the icon. Each e.resource includes:

• Computerized Testbank – hundreds of questions that can be modified, while new questions can be added as needed
• Image Library – searchable database of images from both manuals that can be used to enhance classroom presentations
• PowerPoint™ Presentation – slides providing a visual outline of key concepts that can be further enhanced by importing images from the Image Library
• Student ASE Correlation Checklist – allows students to track progress towards developing competencies in the ASE subject areas
• Customizable Job Sheets
• Electronic Version of the Instructor’s Guide – contains objectives, lecture outlines, and answers to review questions

e.resource System Requirements
Windows® 95 or better, Pentium 100 or faster, 16 MB RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive or faster, 30 MB Hard Disk Space (additional 10 MB for PowerPoint ™ Viewer)

Classroom Manager
The Classroom Manager coordinates use of the Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, and includes: