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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    210

 Credits:    7

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    9.25

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Operation, diagnosis, service and repair of engine computer control systems with emphasis on ignition systems, engine condition, heating, and cooling. Use of scan tools, lab scopes, and other specialty test equipment included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: AT 101 or 107, AT 133, 205 and WT 231.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 77

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. Understand safety concerns related to ignition systems and working around a running engine.
2. Diagnose engine mechanical condition and determine necessary action.
3. Understand variable valve timing and how it impacts engine performance.
4. Perform ignition system diagnosis and repair, including tune-up and all necessary adjustments.
5. Use a variety of different scan tools to access codes, read and interpret data, and check readiness monitors.
6. Understand the operation and testing procedures of various sensors related to engine performance.
7. Perform module reprogramming and updates using a pass-through device.
8. Diagnose, service and repair heating and cooling systems as they relate to engine performance.
9. Understand open and closed loop operation of an engine.
10. Diagnose a variety of engine performance issues as they relate to ignition systems and/or computer controls.
11. Understand the function of an engine heating and cooling system and how it impacts engine performance.
12. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate ability to correctly test, diagnose, repair, and verify vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Testing and diagnosis of engine mechanical condition.
2. Operation, diagnosis and repair of variable valve timing systems.
3. Fundamentals of ignition systems.
4. Diagnosis, service and repair of ignition systems.
5. On-board diagnosis using scan tools and lab scopes.
6. Module pass-through reprogramming.
7. Temperature and throttle position sensors.
8. MAP, BARO, and mass air flow sensors.
9. Operation, diagnosis, service and repair of heating and cooling systems.
10. Symptom-based diagnosis.