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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D099F
Course Title (CB02)
Intermediate Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Performance tuning of automotive gasoline engines. Emphasis on reference material dealing with repair procedures, specifications, and efficient tune-up procedures. Intermediate level for usage of computer scanners and oscilloscopes. Diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing the systems designed for the control of engine temperature.
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 performance tuning and tune-up procedures, 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 usage of scan tools and oscilloscopes to diagnose engine performance systems.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Multiple-choice quizzes that requires the student to diagnose engine performance systems using scan tools and oscilloscopes.
  2. Final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions that requires the student to diagnose engine performance systems using scan tools and oscilloscopes.
  3. Lab assignment completion per NATEF task list
  4. Performance Final exam including the usage of scan tools and oscilloscopes to diagnose engine performance systems. In addition, the student will perform a complete CA Smog Inspection.

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

  • Describe the operation of performance systems and components
  • Demonstrate skills in diagnostic strategies and tune-up procedures
  • Develop tune-up procedures to diagnose engine performance problems
  • Recognize and identify the components that comprise a basic automotive cooling system
  • Research technical information using various media

CSLOs

  • The student will be able to perform a Smog Inspection (Acceleration Simulation Mode), a visual inspection and functional inspection per CA State guidelines.

Outline

  1. Describe the operation of performance systems and components
    1. Battery, cranking, and charging systems and components
    2. Ignition systems
    3. Computer systems
    4. Fuel supply systems
    5. Emission control systems
  2. Demonstrate skills in diagnostic strategies and tune-up procedures
    1. Equipment capabilities
    2. Equipment operation
    3. Component identification, location
    4. Component testing
    5. Intermediate computer scanner training
    6. Intermediate oscilloscope training
  3. Develop tune-up procedures to diagnose engine performance problems
    1. Driveability complaints
    2. Testing procedure organization
    3. Service and repair strategies
  4. Recognize and identify the components that comprise a basic automotive cooling system
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Component identification
    3. System testing, servicing, and repairing techniques
  5. Research technical information using various media
    1. Reference manuals
    2. Specification manuals
    3. Wiring diagrams
    4. Troubleshooting charts
    5. Electronic retrieval systems

Lab Topics

  1. Demonstrate skills in diagnostic strategies and tune-up procedures
  2. Develop tune-up procedures to diagnose engine performance problems
  3. Recognize and identify the components that comprise a basic automotive cooling system
  4. System testing, servicing, and repairing techniques
  5. Testing procedure organization
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