AUT 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II

Description
In this course, students learn to diagnose and repair Engine Performance systems and components. Training includes hands-on diagnosis, service, and repair of fuel systems, including high pressure injection systems, such as direct injection and diesel engines. Students also explore, test, and service forced-induction systems, especially turbochargers and related components.

Combined with AUT 160 and AUT 130 , this course helps meet ASE Education Foundation training standards in the area of Engine Performance (A8).

Recommend Skills: Automotive Technology students must be able 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: 20220216T10:09:22
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. Diagnose and repair computerized engine controls.

2. Diagnose and repair air intake systems including turbo and superchargers.

3. Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel fuel injection systems.

4. Diagnose and repair diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems.

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

6. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction

II. Air Intake Systems

III. Fuel systems

IV. Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 30-45%

Worksheets and Lab Exercises: 55-70%

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), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Standard requirements of the Automotive Technology department apply.
The ASE instructor must be ASE certified in Engine Performance (A8).

General Room Request: Classroom (preferably in the Automotive Area when available) in the Tassell MTEC and the Automotive lab

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
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: 101723
Course CIP Code: 47.9999