I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A1 Engine Repair
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1101
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation, repair and maintenance, the procedures for removal, replacement, diagnosing, rebuilding, and assembly. Proper tool and equipment application and failure diagnosis are emphasized in this course. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 120 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1101 - A1 Engine Repair
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1101 - A1 Engine Repair
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST1106 Engine Theory
|
2
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST1108 Engine Service
|
3
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO1512 Engine Repair Theory
|
2
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Automotive Technology
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Inspect, measure and install piston rings |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Verify and interpret engine concern; determine necessary action.
|
|
Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolnt, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
|
|
Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
Perform cylinder leakage tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
Perform cooling system, cap, and recovery system tests (pressure, combustion leakage, and temperature); determine necessary action.
|
|
Inspect and measure main and connecting rod bearings for damage, clearance, and end play; determine necessary action (includes the proper selection of bearings).
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. General Shop
- Shop Safety
- Environmental and hazardous materials
- Fasteners and thread repair
- Hand tools
- Vehicle lifting and hoisting
- Measuring tools
- Service Information
2. Gasoline Engine Operation
- Purpose and function
- Energy and power
- Engine parts and systems
- Four stroke cycle
- Engine classification and construction
- Cylinder heads and valve trains
- Engine Block
- Cooling Systems
- Intake and exhaust
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Removal and Replacement
- Remove and replace engine assembly
- Remove and install crankshaft
- Remove and replace drive belts
- Remove and replace engine fluids
- Remove and replace cylinder heads
- Remove and replace intake and exhaust manifolds
2. Test and Measurement
- Test and adjust engine bearing clearance
- Test piston to cylinder wall clearance
- Analyze valve train and determine condition
- Test coolant and determine necessary action
- Perform leak test on cooling system
- Test engine oil pressure
- Analyze engine cranking vacuum
- Perform cylinder compression test
- Perform cylinder leakage test
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A1 Engine Repair
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1101
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation, repair and maintenance, the procedures for removal, replacement, diagnosing, rebuilding, and assembly. Proper tool and equipment application and failure diagnosis are emphasized in this course. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 120 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1101 - A1 Engine Repair
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1101 - A1 Engine Repair
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST1106 Engine Theory
|
2
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST1108 Engine Service
|
3
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO1512 Engine Repair Theory
|
2
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Automotive Technology
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Inspect, measure and install piston rings |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Verify and interpret engine concern; determine necessary action.
|
|
Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolnt, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
|
|
Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
Perform cylinder leakage tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
Perform cooling system, cap, and recovery system tests (pressure, combustion leakage, and temperature); determine necessary action.
|
|
Inspect and measure main and connecting rod bearings for damage, clearance, and end play; determine necessary action (includes the proper selection of bearings).
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. General Shop
- Shop Safety
- Environmental and hazardous materials
- Fasteners and thread repair
- Hand tools
- Vehicle lifting and hoisting
- Measuring tools
- Service Information
2. Gasoline Engine Operation
- Purpose and function
- Energy and power
- Engine parts and systems
- Four stroke cycle
- Engine classification and construction
- Cylinder heads and valve trains
- Engine Block
- Cooling Systems
- Intake and exhaust
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Removal and Replacement
- Remove and replace engine assembly
- Remove and install crankshaft
- Remove and replace drive belts
- Remove and replace engine fluids
- Remove and replace cylinder heads
- Remove and replace intake and exhaust manifolds
2. Test and Measurement
- Test and adjust engine bearing clearance
- Test piston to cylinder wall clearance
- Analyze valve train and determine condition
- Test coolant and determine necessary action
- Perform leak test on cooling system
- Test engine oil pressure
- Analyze engine cranking vacuum
- Perform cylinder compression test
- Perform cylinder leakage test