MASTER COURSE OUTLINE DEPT: AUT
Big Bend Community College NO: 220
DATE: September 2003
COURSE TITLE: ENGINE PERFORMANCE
CIP Code: 47.0604 CREDITS: 18
Intent Code: 21 Total Contact Hrs. Per Qtr: 24/264
Program Code: 712 Lecture Hours Per Qtr: 132
Lab Hours Per Qtr: 132
Distribution Designation: Other Hours Per Qtr:
PREPARED BY: Charles Cox
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive course covers the theory and operation of various ignition systems, fuel delivery systems, emission controls, computerized engine controls, and the use of diagnostic test equipment. Classroom and laboratory lessons provide in-depth training using modern test equipment to diagnose and repair these complex systems. This course is designed to prepare students for the ASE/NATEF Engine Performance Test.
PREREQUISITE(S): AUT 121 Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems and
AUT 115 Automotive Shop Safety and Environmental Issues OR instructor permission.
TEXT: Engine Performance & Diagnosis, 3rd edition, 1997
Classroom & Shop Manual Set Check Chart Publications
Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis, 1998, James D. Haldeman, Prentice Hall
Aut 220 Task List Charles Cox
COURSE GOALS: The student will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to skillfully operate modern automobile test equipment to accurately diagnose and repair automotive ignition systems, fuel distribution systems, emission control devices and complex computerized engine control systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Perform safely in the automotive shop
Use and interpret automotive service information obtained from manuals and computerized service information systems
Skillfully operate modern automotive diagnosis and test equipment
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair fuel delivery systems
Diagnose and repair emission control systems
Diagnose and repair computerized engine control systems
Take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Test for Engine Performance Specialist.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE:
Unit 1
Classroom Manual:
Chapter 1 Engine operating principles
Chapter 7 Battery, Alternator & Starter
Chapter 8-11 Ignition system
Chapter 6 What is a tune up?
Shop Manual:
Chapter 1-4 Engine mechanical testing
Chapter 6 Battery, Alternator & Starter testing and service
Chapter 7-9 Ignition system testing and service
Advanced Text:
Chapter 13 Engine mechanical testing
Chapter 5 Battery, alternator & starter testing and service
Chapter 6 Ignition system testing and service
Chapter 1 The Diagnostic Process
Unit 2
Classroom Manual:
Chapter 2 Engine air/fuel requirements
Chapter 3 Engine lubricating and oils
Chapter 4 Engine cooling and exhaust system
Chapter 12 Fuel and intake system operation
Shop Manual:
Chapter 5 Cooling system Service
Chapter 11 Fuel & intake system service
Advanced Test:
Chapter 7 Fuel system service
Unit 3
Classroom Manual:
Chapter 5 Introduction to emission controls
Chapter 12 Heated air intake system
Chapter 19 Positive crankcase ventilation system
Chapter 20 Air injection system
Chapter 21 Exhaust gas recirculation
Chapter 22 Catalytic converter
Shop Manual:
Chapter 3 & 11 Introduction to servicing and testing emission controls
Chapter 16 Servicing positive crankcase ventilation systems
Chapter 17 Servicing air injection systems
Chapter 18 Servicing exhaust gas recirculation systems
Chapter 19 Serving the catalytic converter
Advanced Text:
Chapter 11 Emission control device diagnosis
Chapter 12 Five gas exhaust analysis
Unit 4
Classroom Manual:
Chapter 13 Basic carburetion and manifolding
Shop Manual:
Chapter 11 Fuel and air intake system service
Chapter 12 Carburetor adjustments on the car
Advanced Text:
Chapter 9 Feedback carburetor service
Unit 5
Classroom Manual:
Chapter 14 Electronic engine management
Chapter 15 Electronic engine control sensors & actuators
Chapter 16 Fuel injection systems & diagnosis
Shop Manual:
Chapter 13 Electronic engine control system testing & service
Advanced Text:
Chapter 8 Advanced computer sensor diagnosis
Chapter 10 Advanced electronic fuel injection diagnosis
EVALUATION METHODS/GRADING PROCEDURES:
The student will earn a grade for all daily work assignments. This grade will count for 25% of the final grade.
The student will earn a grade for all test and quiz scores. This grade will count for 40% of the final grade.
The student will earn a grade for laboratory performance. This grade will count for 25% of the final grade.
The student will earn a grade for the Final Test. This grade will count for 10% of the final grade.
In the Laboratory, the student is required to complete daily time sheets explaining what was accomplished during each lab period. Points will be earned for each day’s performance. No points are earned if the student is absent.
Laboratory points will be lost for:
Tardiness Poor quality work
Poor work habits Improper use of tools
Unsafe work habits Improper care of tools
Failure to follow directions Poor Attitude
Poor spelling
While in the laboratory, the student is also required to maintain a Laboratory Task List. The task list must be signed off by the instructor as the student completes each task.
Grades will be calculated using the following numerical scale:
95-100 = 4.0 82 = 2.8 70 = 1.6
93-94 = 3.9 81 =2.7 69 = 1.5
92 = 3.8 80 = 2.6 68 = 1.4
91 = 3.7 79 = 2.5 67 = 1.3
90 = 3.6 78 = 2.4 66 = 1.2
89 = 3.5 77 = 2.3 65 = 1.1
88 = 3.4 76 = 2.2 64 = 1.0
87 = 3.3 75 = 2.1 63 = 0.9
86 = 3.2 74 = 2.0 62 = 0.8
85 = 3.1 73 = 1.9 61 = 0.7
84 = 3.0 72 = 1.8 60 = 0.7
83 = 2.9 71 = 1.7 0-59 = 0.0
PLANNED TEACHING METHODS/LEARNING STRATEGIES:
__X_ Lecture X Small Group Discussion Special Project
X Laboratory X Audiovisual Other (List)
_ Supervised Clinical X Individualized Instruction
Division Chair Approval
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