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, ignition systems, and emission systems. Lab projects include the use of scanners, lab scopes, and specialty tools to monitor and test on-board diagnostic systems.

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
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: $15.00
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

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Diagnose and repair computerized engine controls.

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

4. Inspect, diagnose, and repair emission control systems.

5. Diagnose and repair emission control systems.

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

7. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Course Outline:
I. Introduction

II. Engine performance specialty tools and equipment

III. Intake systems, including turbocharger fault testing

IV. Fuel system diagnosis

V. Ignition system operation and diagnosis

VI. Emission system operation and diagnosis

VII. On-board diagnostic and computer systems

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 30-45%

Worksheets and Lab Exercises: 55-70%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE A8 and A6 Certifications

Course-Specific Placement Test:
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: 101723
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: Classroom in the Tassell MTEC 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:
Standard requirements of the Automotive Technology department apply. The instructor must be ASE certified in Engine Performance (A8).

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250219T14:49:47
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030