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Course Syllabus

AUTO 1101 Automotive Engine Repair

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Corequisites: AUTO 1105
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2018
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Spring 2023
  • End Semester: Spring 2024
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course covers the construction and operational principles of basic gasoline engine systems and major overhaul of the complete automotive engine.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification and National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of NATEF Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs.
  2. Students will understand 4 stroke theory and the requirements for the proper operation of an internal combustion engine.
  3. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools for engine measurements and repair.
  4. Students will understand the appropriate steps to disassemble and reassemble an automotive engine.

Course Content

• Course specific safety
• Theory of engine operation
• Engine diagnosis
• Engine measuring and reconditioning tools and equipment
• Engine removal and disassembly
• Cylinder head and valve train disassembly and inspection
• Reconditioning the cylinder head
• Inspection and reconditioning the cylinder block
• Engines past, present, and future
• Inspection and reconditioning crank shaft and cam shafts
• Engine reassembly and installation
• Inspection and repair of engine lubricating and cooling systems.