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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    212

 Credits:    8

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    10

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Operation, diagnosis, service and repair of engine computer control systems with an emphasis on fuel delivery and emission control systems. Includes throttle body, port, and direct injection, EGR, 5-gas analysis, and other emission control devices. Computer controls, and operation of diagnostic equipment included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisites: AT 133 with a D grade or higher; and concurrent enrollment in AT 215 and CMST& 210.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 88

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of automotive fuel and emission systems service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
2. Demonstrate understanding of fuel and emissions system components and their function by correctly identifying components and explaining their operation.
3. Demonstrate ability to diagnose fuel system related problems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
4. Demonstrate ability to service and repair a variety of fuel systems by performing live-vehicle services and repairs.
5. Demonstrate ability to diagnose a variety of fuel system sensors using a lab scope by properly connecting, recording and interpreting lab scope patterns.
6. Demonstrate ability to diagnose a variety of emission system problems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
7. Demonstrate ability to repair a variety of emission system faults by performing live-vehicle repairs.
8. Demonstrate ability to determine appropriate diagnostic tests based on vehicle symptoms by applying learned knowledge and using a systematic diagnostic approach.
9. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate professional conduct as an individual and as a member of a team or group in a workplace environment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of engine intake and exhaust systems.
2. Fuel composition and testing.
3. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of fuel pumps, delivery lines and filters.
4. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of fuel injection systems, including throttle body, port, and central injection.
5. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of oxygen sensors and sensor circuits.
6. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic throttle control.
7. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of gasoline direct injected fuel systems (GDI).
8. Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of emission control systems.
9. 5-gas analysis.
10. Module tuning for engine performance.
11. Operation, diagnosis and repair of forced induction systems, including turbo-charging and super-charging.