AUT 103 - Automotive Engine Design and Servicing

Description
This course covers design, theory, and operation of the internal combustion engine; disassembly, identification, and inspection of automotive engines; use of service information; shop procedures; and shop safety.

The content of this course meet ASE Education Foundation standards for Engine Repair (A1).

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

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6

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

Major Course Revisions: Prefix, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:08:26
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. Inspect, measure, and repair Cylinder Heads and Valvetrain systems.

2. Inspect, measure, and Repair Engine Block Assembly.

3. Test, service and repair Intake, Exhaust, Lubrication and Cooling systems.

4. Perform engine mechanical diagnostic tests

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Engine Operation and Identification

II. Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis

III. Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis

IV. Engine Block Construction and Service

VI. Piston, Rings and Connecting Rods

VII. Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service

VIII. Valve and Valve Seat Service

IX. Camshaft and Value Train Service

X. Intake and Exhaust Manifolds

XI. Engine Assembly

XII. Engine Condition Diagnosis

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 35-50%

Worksheets and Laboratory Exercises: 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: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Program Accreditation Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Certification/License Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must be ASE Certified A1 Engine Repair and have at least 2 years of work experience in the automotive field, in order to meet ASE Education Foundation accreditation requirements.

General Room Request: Classroom in Automotive Technology area and Auto Lab Space

Maximum Course Enrollment: 21
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
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: $20.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 102794
Course CIP Code: 47.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Careerline Tech Center, Kent Career Technical Center
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No