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 engine intake and exhaust systems, fuel and ignition systems, and emission system components.

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
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, Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: AUT160; AUT210

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the reason vehicles have pollution controls.

2. Inspect and test engine control input components related to ignition, fuel and emission systems.

3. Identify emission control components.

4. Test and service fuel system components.

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

5. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Course Outline:
I. Introduction

II. Basic Theories

III. Intake and Exhaust Systems

IV. Input Sensors

V. Fuel Systems

VI. Ignition Systems

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture & demonstration: 35-50%

Lab: 50-65%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE Certification A8 Engine Performance

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

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: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101724
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 21
General Room Request: Classroom at the MTEC (in the Automotive area when possible) and the Automotive lab

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT
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 in A8 Engine Performance to meet ASE Education Foundation accreditation requirements.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250219T14:49:44
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030