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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D099E
Course Title (CB02)
Basic Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Automotive technician training program to include each system which aids in increasing fuel economy and in the reduction of emissions and pollutants from the automobile. Diagnosing and troubleshooting the systems controlling automotive performance and drive-ability.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course belongs on the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and AS degree in Automotive Technology. It is also intended to better prepare students for work in the automotive industry in the areas of emissions systems and diagnosis of these systems, as advised by our industry advisory committee.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
7.0
Maximum Credit Units
7.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.08.0
Laboratory Hours9.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
108.0
Total
156.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
96.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
96.0

Prerequisite(s)

AUTO D099C

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Required reading from text and handouts
  2. Lab assignments per expanded National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) task list including the diagnosis and identification of basic emissions systems and components.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Multiple-choice quizzes that requires the student to identify and diagnose basic emissions systems and individual components.
  2. Final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions that requires the student to identify and diagnose basic emissions systems and components.
  3. Lab assignment completion per NATEF task list
  4. Performance Final exam including the identification and diagnosis of basic emissions systems and components.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Basic tool set and tune-up tool set
  • Approved shop clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom with automotive lab access
  • "Alldata" electronic information system at www.alldata.com
  • "Mitchell on-demand" electronic information system at www.mitchell1.com

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Halderman, James D. "Automotive Electrical and Engine Performance." 7th Edition. Prentice Hall, New York 2016

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
"AllData" electronic information system at www.alldata.com
"Mitchell on demand" electronic information system at www.mitchell1.com

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Explain the causes of automotive emissions.
  • Identify the components that comprise the different emission control systems.
  • Explain the function of the individual system components.
  • Diagnose system and component problems.
  • Adjust or repair system problems.
  • Identify and inspect emission control systems and individual components using an Emissions Application Manual.
  • Explain principles of operation of basic automotive performance systems.

CSLOs

  • The student will be able to demonstrate how to properly retrieve DTC's from a Powertrain Control Module (PCM), retrieve Freeze Frame Data from a PCM, and retrieve Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Readiness Status from a PCM.

Outline

  1. Explain the causes of automotive emissions.
    1. Chemistry of pollution
    2. Sources of automotive emissions
    3. Four-gas analyzers
  2. Identify the components that comprise the different emission control systems.
    1. Sources of blowby gases
    2. PCV system principles of operation
    3. Identifying PCV system types
    4. System testing and servicing techniques
  3. Explain the function of the individual system components.
    1. Sources of fuel evaporation
    2. Evaporative system principles of operation
    3. Identifying EEC system components
    4. System testing and servicing techniques
  4. Diagnose system and component problems.
    1. Sources of exhaust emissions
    2. Exhaust emission system principles of operation
    3. Identifying system components
    4. System testing and servicing techniques
  5. Adjust or repair system problems.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Component identification
    3. Vacuum circuitry
    4. Electrical circuitry
  6. Identify and inspect emission control systems and individual components using an Emissions Application Manual.
    1. Using an emissions application manual
    2. Identifying types of emission equipment
  7. Explain principles of operation of basic automotive performance systems.
    1. Battery, cranking, and charging systems and components
    2. Ignition systems
    3. Computer systems
    4. Fuel supply systems
    5. Emission control systems

Lab Topics

  1. Identify the components that comprise the different emission control systems
  2. Diagnose system and component problems.
  3. System testing and servicing techniques
  4. Adjust or repair system problems
  5. Identify and inspect emission control systems and individual components using an Emissions Application Manual
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