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Diesel Course Syllabus Information

TEAU 1800 Engine Performance I

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 2; Lab: 2
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 120
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Fall 2029
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

The Engine Performance I course provides theory and hands-on instruction in automotive engine performance while following the program standards set forth by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation at the master level.

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, TE certificate, and certificates of proficiency.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. 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.
  2. Students will understand the theory of the 4-stroke engine, its operation, function, use, and common failures.
  3. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair automotive fuel, ignition, and emissions systems.
  4. Students will understand the basic theory of fuel system components, their function, and operation. They will be able to diagnose and repair common failures in automotive fuel systems.
  5. Students will understand the basic theory of ignition system components, their function, and operation. They will be able to diagnose and repair common failures in automotive ignition systems.
  6. Students will understand the basic theory of automotive emissions as well as the emissions system components, their function, and operation. They will be able to diagnose and repair common failures in automotive emissions systems.
  7. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.
  8. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair automotive fuel, ignition, and emissions systems.

Course Content

• Maintain vehicle safety through safe engine performance maintenance and repairs.• Identify and interpret engine performance concerns; determine needed action.• Inspect and repair abnormal engine noises or vibration concerns; determine needed action.• Inspect and repair automotive ignition systems; determine needed action.• Inspect and repair automotive fuel systems; determine needed action.• Inspect and repair automotive air induction systems as they relate to engine performance.• Inspect and repair automotive exhaust systems as it relates to engine performance.