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Course Syllabus

AUTO 1105 Automotive Engine Repair Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 3
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 45
  • Corequisites: AUTO 1101
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2019
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2025
  • End Semester: Summer 2025
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course gives students the hands-on lab experience required for Auto 1101. It 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 ASE Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree.

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 ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs.
  2. Students will be able to diagnose mechanical engine problems and identify needed repairs.
  3. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools for engine measurements and repair.
  4. Students will be able to disassemble and reassemble an automotive engine.
  5. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.

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.