Course Syllabus
Course: AUTO 1105
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Automotive Engine Repair Lab
Semester Approved: Fall 2019
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2025
End Semester: Summer 2025
Catalog 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.
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 3
Clock/Hour Requirements: 45
Corequisites: AUTO 1101
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:
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. Students will complete 100% of priority 1, 80% of priority 2, and 60% of priority 3 tasks outlined by ASE Education Foundation. Students will be assessed by completion of lab sheets and ASE Education Foundation task lists.
Students will be able to diagnose mechanical engine problems and identify needed repairs. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and ASE Education Foundation task list.
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, demonstration, and ASE Education Foundation task list.
Students will be able to disassemble and reassemble an automotive engine. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and ASE Education Foundation task list.
Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment. Students will be assessed by their participation in regular shop clean up and the maintenance of their work station.
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 the completion of their ASE Education Foundation task list through, demonstration, the completion of lab sheets, participation, and shop clean up.
ASE Education Foundation task list, demonstration, and lab sheets 80 to 100%
Participation 5 to 20%
Shop Clean Up 5 to 10%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Today's Technician, Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding, Christopher Hadfield, Cengage learning, current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lab class taught in conjunction with a lecture class, AUTO 1101. Students will be taught using demonstration, supervised lab assignments, and live work in the Automotive Repair Shop with guidance and assistance from the instructors.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15
