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AUTI 131 - Engine Performance Systems I


PREREQUISITES:  

 
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE:  AUTI 111 - Electrical Systems I    or AUTC 113

 

PROGRAM: Automotive Service
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring 2019

This is the first of three courses that takes an in-depth look at engine performance, including concepts in the diagnosis and repair of ignition, fuel, emission and related computer networks. This course presents engine theory and operation and studies the various engine designs utilized today.   

 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: 

 

  1. Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while in the labs. (a,h,i) 

  2. Explain four-stroke cycle fundamentals and volumetric efficiency. (e,f) 

  3. Identify and explain the operation of fuel injection systems. (e,f) 

  4. Identify and explain operation of ignition systems. (e,f) 

  5. Identify and explain operation of vehicle emission systems. (e,f) 

  6. Identify and explain operation of sensors and actuators. (e,f) 

  7. Retrieve DTC’s and freeze frame data with a scan tool. (a,b,c,d,e,f) 

  8. Diagnose fuel and ignition faults. (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i) 

  9. Describe the major engine operating systems and their function. (e,f,g) 

  10. Identify engine configurations. (e,f,g) 

  11. Demonstrate basic engine diagnosis including compression and leak down testing. (a,b,c,e,f,g,h,i) 

 

 

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Topical areas of study include -  

 

  • Four stroke cycle/ efficiency 
  • Identification and operation of engine subsystems 
  • Scan tool operation 
  • Fault code identification 
  • Computerized engine controls 
  • OBD II system and monitor operation 
  • Fault code diagnosis 
  • Engine systems, configurations, operation 
  • Basic engine testing and service 

 
GRADING POLICY
GRADE DISTRIBUTION

 

A……………90-100

B…………….80-89

C…………….70-79

D……………60-69

F…………….0-59

 

 
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