I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A8 Engine Performance I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1108
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course teaches the theory and repair of automotive engine systems. It includes ignition systems, emission controls, electronic engine controls, and engine performance diagnosis. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 220 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1108 - A8 Engine Performance I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1108 - A8 Engine Performance I
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
|
AMST2200 Engine Condition Diagnosis
|
4
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2502 Engine Performance 1
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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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: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Diagnose the cause of emission or driveability concern |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Retrieve and record stored fault codes |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine necessary action.
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|
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Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action.
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|
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Perform cylinder compression test; determine necessary action.
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|
|
Retrieve and record stored OBD II diagnostic trouble codes; clear codes.
|
|
|
Prepare 4 or 5 gas analyzer; inspect and prepare vehicle for test, and obtain exhaust readings; interpret readings, and determine necessary action.
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|
|
Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain control module (PCM), actuators, and circuits; perform necessary action.
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|
|
Obtain and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings.
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|
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Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals).
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Inspect and test ignition system secondary circuit wiring and components; perform necessary action.
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Inspect and test ignition system pick-up sensor or triggering devices; perform necessary action.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Ignition Systems
- Ignition system switching and triggering operations
- Distributor ignition system operation
- Waste-Spark ignition system operation
- Coil on plug ignition system operation
- Ignition scope pattern interpretation
2. Computerized Engine Controls
- Fuel delivery and supply system operation
- Engine control sensors
- Engine control actuators
- Scan tools and data lines
- Oxygen sensors and fuel trim diagnosis
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Ignition Systems
- Testing ignition system primary and secondary operation
- Remove and replace ignition system components
- Perform no start diagnosis
- Scope testing ignition system components
2. Computerized Engine Controls
- Test engine control system sensors for calibration and proper operation
- Test engine control actuators for proper operation
- Remove and replace sensors and actuators and verify proper operation
- Test fuel delivery system for proper operation
- Perform basic engine health test with use of compression and pressure gauges
- Remove and replace fuel injection components and verify proper operation
- Install scan tool and test for fault codes
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A8 Engine Performance I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1108
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course teaches the theory and repair of automotive engine systems. It includes ignition systems, emission controls, electronic engine controls, and engine performance diagnosis. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 220 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1108 - A8 Engine Performance I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1108 - A8 Engine Performance I
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
|
AMST2200 Engine Condition Diagnosis
|
4
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2502 Engine Performance 1
|
4
|
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: |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Retrieve and record stored fault codes |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Perform cylinder compression test; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Retrieve and record stored OBD II diagnostic trouble codes; clear codes.
|
|
|
Prepare 4 or 5 gas analyzer; inspect and prepare vehicle for test, and obtain exhaust readings; interpret readings, and determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain control module (PCM), actuators, and circuits; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Obtain and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings.
|
|
|
Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals).
|
|
|
Inspect and test ignition system secondary circuit wiring and components; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and test ignition system pick-up sensor or triggering devices; perform necessary action.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Ignition Systems
- Ignition system switching and triggering operations
- Distributor ignition system operation
- Waste-Spark ignition system operation
- Coil on plug ignition system operation
- Ignition scope pattern interpretation
2. Computerized Engine Controls
- Fuel delivery and supply system operation
- Engine control sensors
- Engine control actuators
- Scan tools and data lines
- Oxygen sensors and fuel trim diagnosis
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Ignition Systems
- Testing ignition system primary and secondary operation
- Remove and replace ignition system components
- Perform no start diagnosis
- Scope testing ignition system components
2. Computerized Engine Controls
- Test engine control system sensors for calibration and proper operation
- Test engine control actuators for proper operation
- Remove and replace sensors and actuators and verify proper operation
- Test fuel delivery system for proper operation
- Perform basic engine health test with use of compression and pressure gauges
- Remove and replace fuel injection components and verify proper operation
- Install scan tool and test for fault codes