AUT 130 - Automotive Engine Performance I

Description
In this course, students are introduced to Engine Performance inputs, outputs, and control units. Students participate in hands-on training related to diagnosis, service, and repair of vehicle fuel, emission, and ignition systems.

Combined with AUT 160 and AUT 210 , this course helps meet ASE Education Foundation training standards in the area of Engine Performance (A8).

Recommended Skills: Automotive Technology students must possess the ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT

Major Course Revisions: Prefix, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:08:35
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the reason vehicles have pollution controls.

2. Describe the affect of base engine condition on drivability and pollution controls.

3. Diagnose and repair emission control systems including catalytic convertors, secondary air injection, PCV, and evaporative emission control systems.

4. Dignose faults in the ignition system of a gasoline engine.

4. Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.

5. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction

II. Basic Theories

III. Input Sensors

IV. Output Actuators

V. Emission Control Systems

VII. Ignition Systems

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture & demonstration: 35-50%

Lab: 50-65%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must have at least 2 years of work experience in the automotive field to effectively teach this course. The instructor must also be ASE certified to ASE Education Foundation accreditation requirements.

General Room Request: Classroom at the MTEC (in the Automotive area when possible) and the Automotive lab

Maximum Course Enrollment: 21
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
Course Fees: $15.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 101724
Course CIP Code: 47.9999