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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $20.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate

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
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

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 35-50%

Worksheets and Laboratory Exercises: 50-65%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE Certification A1 Engine Repair

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 102794
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 21
General Room Request: Classroom in Automotive Technology area and Auto Lab Space

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Careerline Tech Center, Kent Career Technical Center
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT
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.

Major Course Revisions: Prefix, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:08:26
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027