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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A8 Engine Performance II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1118
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 1118 - A8 Engine Performance II
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| AUTM 1106 | A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 4 cr. |
| AUTM 1108 | A8 Engine Performance I | 4 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1118 - A8 Engine Performance II
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
|
AMST2202 Fuel and Exhaust Analysis
|
2
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2505 Engine Performance 2
|
5
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement 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: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Diagnose hot or cold no starting |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Inspect and test EGR valve |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Remove, inspect, and test vacuum and electrical circuits, components and connections of fuel system; perform necessary action.
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|
|
Diagnose emissions and driveability problems caused by failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action.
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Inspect and test positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.
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|
Inspect and test components of early fuel evaporation control system; perform necessary action.
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|
|
Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action.
|
|
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Inspect and test cold enrichment system and components; perform necessary action.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
Fuel and Air Induction Testing
- Fuel injector balance testing
- Engine condition and health testing
- Electronic throttle control Testing
- Powertrain control module data
- Exhaust system pressures
- Exhaust gas analysis and combustion efficiency
- Scan tool operation and use as a diagnostic tool
Emission Control Systems
- Positive crankcase ventilation system operation
- Evaporative emission control system operation
- Exhaust gas recirculation system operation
- Catalytic converter operation
- Emission standards in the United States
- Emission system related diagnostic fault codes
- OBD-2 System operation
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Fuel and Air Induction Testing
- Perform symptom based diagnostics
- Test engine condition using exhaust gas analyzer
- Install scan tool and use engine data to determine engine condition and health
- Perform alcohol in gasoline test
- Perform injector balance test with pressure gauge
- Perform chemical test for head gasket failure
- Perform injector driver and amperage tests using labscope
- Perform sensor waveform testing using labscope
- Remove and replace fuel injection control system components and verify proper operation
2. Emission Control Systems
- Perform function testing on exhaust gas recirculation system
- Perform function testing on evaporative emission control system
- Perform function testing on positive crankcase ventilation system
- Use scan tool to determine condition of emission control systems
- Remove and replace emission control system devices
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A8 Engine Performance II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1118
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 1118 - A8 Engine Performance II
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| AUTM 1106 | A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 4 cr. |
| AUTM 1108 | A8 Engine Performance I | 4 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1118 - A8 Engine Performance II
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
|
AMST2202 Fuel and Exhaust Analysis
|
2
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2505 Engine Performance 2
|
5
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement 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 |
Inspect and test EGR valve |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Remove, inspect, and test vacuum and electrical circuits, components and connections of fuel system; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Diagnose emissions and driveability problems caused by failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and test positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and test components of early fuel evaporation control system; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and test cold enrichment system and components; perform necessary action.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
Fuel and Air Induction Testing
- Fuel injector balance testing
- Engine condition and health testing
- Electronic throttle control Testing
- Powertrain control module data
- Exhaust system pressures
- Exhaust gas analysis and combustion efficiency
- Scan tool operation and use as a diagnostic tool
Emission Control Systems
- Positive crankcase ventilation system operation
- Evaporative emission control system operation
- Exhaust gas recirculation system operation
- Catalytic converter operation
- Emission standards in the United States
- Emission system related diagnostic fault codes
- OBD-2 System operation
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Fuel and Air Induction Testing
- Perform symptom based diagnostics
- Test engine condition using exhaust gas analyzer
- Install scan tool and use engine data to determine engine condition and health
- Perform alcohol in gasoline test
- Perform injector balance test with pressure gauge
- Perform chemical test for head gasket failure
- Perform injector driver and amperage tests using labscope
- Perform sensor waveform testing using labscope
- Remove and replace fuel injection control system components and verify proper operation
2. Emission Control Systems
- Perform function testing on exhaust gas recirculation system
- Perform function testing on evaporative emission control system
- Perform function testing on positive crankcase ventilation system
- Use scan tool to determine condition of emission control systems
- Remove and replace emission control system devices