Course Syllabus
Course: AUTO 2801
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Automotive Engine Performance/Computerized Engine Controls
Semester Approved: Fall 2020
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
End Semester: Spring 2026
Catalog Description: Students will cover diagnosis, adjustment, and repair of the systems which affects engine performance. Emphasis will be placed on computerized engine control systems of various makes. Use of diagnostic equipment is heavily emphasized.
Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
Corequisites: AUTO 2805
Justification: This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification and ASE Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree and certificates.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand how to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs. Students will complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 tasks from ASE Education Foundation. Students will be assessed by completion of lab sheets and ASE task lists.
Students will understand the integration of computers in the control and operation of automotive systems. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair automotive computerized engine controls. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
Students will understand the basic operation, function, components, diagnosis, and repair of computerized engine controls for various makes (e.g., General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, Bosch Corporation, European, Asian). Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
Content:
Computers in cars
On-board diagnostic (OBD) systems
OBD II self-diagnostics
General Motors computer command control
General Motors electronic fuel injection
Cadillac digital fuel injection
Ford microprocessor control units
Ford electronic engine control (EEC) I, EEC II, Ford EEC III, and EEC IV
Chrysler oxygen feedback systems
Chrysler single-point and multi-point fuel injection systems
Chrysler multiplexing and computer developments
European engine control systems
Asian computer control systems
Related computer systems
We believe that a classroom and the teaching that happens within should value diversity and strive to be inclusive. This course will seek out sources of information from a diverse group of experts (e.g., guests, videos, resource material, etc.).
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on homework assignments, quizzes, lab sheets, and a final test.
Homework, quizzes, lab sheets 60 to 80%
Final test 20 to 40%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Computerized Engine Controls, Steve Hatch, Cengage Learning, current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lecture class taught in conjunction with a lab, AUTO 2805. Students will be taught using lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
In compliance with the Chronicle of Higher Education guide, How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive, this course will:
-Provide Structure with lab assignments
-Connect with students personally
-Limit high stakes assignments and incorporate several assignments with lower point values.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 25
Optimum Class Size: 15
