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:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Northwest Community College, AMST 2200 Engine Condition Diagnosis, 4 credits
St. Cloud Community College, AUTO 2502 Engine Performance 1, 4 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Determine content of diagnostic repair into a summary for a work order.
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:

• 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 multi-meter (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;
• Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine necessary action; and
• Inspect and test ignition primary and secondary circuit wiring and solid state components; test ignition coil(s); 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 and Fuel Systems
• Fuel delivery and supply system operation and testing
• Fuel pump testing with pressure gauge and scan device
• Engine control sensors operation and testing
• Engine control actuators operation and testing
• Scan tools and data lines, how they operate and retrieve information
• Oxygen sensors and fuel trim diagnosis
• Fault code diagnosis and tree charts

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