Aug 23, 2026  
GRCC Curriculum Database (2026-2027 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2026-2027 Academic Year)
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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, Pathway Degree with Manufacturing and Applied Technology Concentration, A.A.
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: None
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


Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE Certification A1 Engine Repair

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets 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
Course Software Utilized: Cengage Mindtap
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:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Program Accreditation 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: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260219T14:08:19
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031



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