ASEP 208 Engine Performance*

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to understand all of the different aspects of engine performance. This area of study incorporates knowledge gained during the Engine Repair course and Electrical/Electronic Systems courses. Emission control systems and the way vehicles are designed to run as efficiently as possible will be covered. The focus of this course will be understanding how to diagnose engine performance concerns and how all of the different emission control systems interact. On-vehicle measurement, adjustment, diagnosis and repair will be performed by students. This course is repeatable for Tech Prep students.

Credits

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

225

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ASEP 208Engine Performance*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

225

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to understand all of the different aspects of engine performance. This area of study incorporates knowledge gained during the Engine Repair course and Electrical/Electronic Systems courses. Emission control systems and the way vehicles are designed to run as efficiently as possible will be covered. The focus of this course will be understanding how to diagnose engine performance concerns and how all of the different emission control systems interact. On-vehicle measurement, adjustment, diagnosis and repair will be performed by students. This course is repeatable for Tech Prep students.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Describe the relationship between engine mechanical and engine performance
  • Assess engine mechanical issues that affect engine performance
  • Describe the difference between various engine fuels
  • Describe the OBDII drive cycle and monitoring system
  • Explain the operation and influence of engine input sensors
  • Analyze and replace various engine input sensors
  • Explain the operation of various fuel supply systems
  • Explain the operation of various types of ignition systems
  • Describe the operation and impact of various emission control systems

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Engine mechanical operation review Engine mechanical diagnosis review Engine fuels Ignition system operation OBDII Engine performance sensor operation Fuel supply and delivery systems Emission control systems

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 WBT Engine Performance 1 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 & 32 Chapter 33 & 34 WBT Engine Performance 2 Chapter 35 & 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 WBT Engine Performance 3 Chapter 40 WBT Engine Performance 4

Required Exams

Final Exam Quizzes

Required Text

Automotive Engines and Engine Performance Textbook Hand Tools

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 WBT Engine Performance 1 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 & 32 Chapter 33 & 34 WBT Engine Performance 2 Chapter 35 & 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 WBT Engine Performance 3 Chapter 40 WBT Engine Performance 4 Final Exam Quizzes