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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    205

 Credits:    8

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    10

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Operation, diagnosis, service and repair of automotive engines, including discussion of internal components, diagnosis of engine related problems and repair procedures. Engine rebuilding techniques and performance modifications will be discussed. Shop safety, use, and care of precision tools and equipment included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: AT 101 or 107, AT 133, 210 and WT 231.

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. Identify components of the internal combustion engine and understand their purpose and function.
2. Understand correct disassembly and inspection of a complete engine, following proper procedures.
3. Accurately measure internal engine components and calculate clearances.
4. Diagnose the condition of the internal engine components and explain the cause of that condition.
5. Understand correct assembly of a complete engine, following proper procedures, and test run the engine for proper operation.
6. Correctly diagnose engine running condition problems such as noises, leaks, lack of power, etc.
7. Understand correct in-car engine service procedures.
8. Use electronic service information to correctly repair engine related problems.
9. Demonstrate professionalism and proper safety procedures while working in the lab.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Shop safety and fundamentals of engine operation.
2. Precision measuring and engine formulas.
3. Design, operation, inspection and service of engine blocks.
4. Design, operation, inspection and service of crankshafts and balance shafts.
5. Design, operation, inspection and service of cylinder heads and cylinder head components.
6. Design, operation, inspection and service of camshafts and valvetrain components.
7. Design, operation, inspection and service of pistons, rings and connecting rods.
8. Engine cleaning and assembly techniques.
9. Engine lubrication and break-in procedures.
10. Engine gaskets, seals and hardware.
11. Engine noise diagnosis.
12. Engine leak diagnosis.
13. Engine condition testing.
14. Timing belt service and in-chassis engine repairs.