Course Syllabus
Course: AUTO 1101
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Automotive Engine Repair
Semester Approved: Spring 2018
Five-Year Review Semester: Spring 2023
End Semester: Spring 2024
Catalog Description: This course covers the construction and operational principles of basic gasoline engine systems and major overhaul of the complete automotive engine.
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: AUTO 1105
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:
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. Students will complete 100% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 60% of Priority 3 tasks from NATEF.
Students will understand 4 stroke theory and the requirements for the proper operation of an internal combustion engine. Students will be assessed by completion of the 4 stroke quiz and completion of chapter review questions.
Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools for engine measurements and repair. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets and demonstration.
Students will understand the appropriate steps to disassemble and reassemble an automotive engine. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets and demonstration.
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.
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on homework assignments, quizzes, lab sheets, shop cleanliness, and a final test.
Homework, quizzes, lab sheets 60 to 80%
Shop cleanliness 5 to 15%
Final test 10 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Today's Technician, Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding, Christopher Hadfield, Cengage Learning, current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lecture class taught in conjunction with a lab, AUTO 1105. Students will be taught using lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands on activities.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15
