Master Syllabus AU1007, Engine Performance II

Credits 5 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course will through a variety of learning and assessment activities allow students to: analyze engine mechanical integrity; analyze fuel system concerns; analyze ignition system concerns; analyze induction system concerns; analyze exhaust system concerns; service fuel system concerns; repair fuel system concerns; service ignition system concerns; repair ignition system concerns; service induction system concerns; service exhaust system concerns; repair induction system concerns; repair exhaust system concerns.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

Academic Year
AY2024-25
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

a. Diagnose the causes of emissions or drivability concerns with stored or active diagnostic trouble codes; obtain, graph, and interpret scan tool data.

b. Diagnose emissions or drivability concerns without stored diagnostic trouble codes; determine necessary action.

c. Check for module communication (including CAN/BUS systems) errors using a scan tool.

d. Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine needed action.

e. Describe the procedure for control module replacement, programming, and updating.

f. Access and use service information to perform step-by-step (troubleshooting) diagnosis.

g. Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain/engine control module, actuators, and circuits using a graphing multi-meter/digital storage oscilloscope; perform necessary action.

h. Diagnose drive-ability and emissions problems resulting from malfunctions of interrelated systems; determine necessary action.

i. Identify and interpret engine performance concerns; determine necessary action.

a. Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control systems for pressure, regulation, and volume; determine needed action.

b. Check for fuel contaminants; determine needed action.

c. Inspect, test, and/or replace fuel injectors.

d. Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold, and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air.

e. Test the operation of turbocharger/supercharger systems; determine necessary action.

f. Verify idle control operation.

g. Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work.

h. Diagnose (troubleshoot) hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor drive-ability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems; determine necessary action.

i. Inspect integrity of exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipes(s), and heat shields; perform necessary action.

a. Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drivability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine necessary action.

b. Inspect, test and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.

c. Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action.

d. Inspect, test, service and replace components of the EGR system, including EGR tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters and hoses; determine necessary action.

e. Inspect and test electrical/electronic sensors, controls, and wiring of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; perform necessary action.

f. Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the secondary air injection and catalytic converter systems; determine necessary action.

g. Inspect and test mechanical components of secondary air injection systems; perform necessary action.

h. Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action.

i. Inspect and test catalytic converter efficiency.

j. Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control system; determine necessary action.

k. Inspect and test components and hoses of the evaporative emissions control system; perform necessary action.

l. Diagnose emission and drive-ability concerns caused by catalytic converter systems; determine necessary action.

m. Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine necessary action.

  1. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
  2. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
  3. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Course Outline
  1. Introduction
  2. Engine management system
  3. Onboard diagnostic systems
  4. Gasoline fuel systems
  5. Intake and exhaust systems
  6. Emission control systems
  7. Alternative fuel systems
Instructional Methods
  1. Instructor presentation / demonstration
  2. Internet resource presentation
  3. Video presentation
  4. Computer lab training
  5. Textbook informational assignment
  6. Hands-on experience
  7. LMS
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Internet
  3. Videos
  4. PowerPoint presentation
  5. Computer training programs
  6. LMS
Methods of Assessment

90-100 A - Excellent

80-89 B - Good

70-79 C - Satisfactory

60-69 D - Unsatisfactory

Anything below 60 is an F - Failing

  1. Outcomes 1 and 5 will be evaluated through classroom tests, written assignments and job performance in the shop.
  2. Outcome 6 will be evaluated by job performance in the lab.
  3. Outcome 9 will be evaluated through classroom tests and behavior and job performance in the lab.
  4. Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and perform shop jobs to the satisfaction of the instructor.
  5. The letter grades in this course are as follows:

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