AT 212 - Engine Performance II

Credits: 8
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 88
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Operation, diagnosis, service and repair of engine computer control systems with an emphasis on fuel delivery and emission control systems. Includes throttle body, port, and direct injection, EGR, 5-gas analysis, and other emission control devices. Computer controls, and operation of diagnostic equipment included.

Prerequisite: AT 205 with a D grade or higher; and concurrent enrollment in AT 215 and CMST& 210.
General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Think General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Conduct safe practices around automotive fuel and emission system service hazards while working in the lab.
Correctly identify and explain fuel and emission system components and their operations.
Diagnose fuel system related problems on live vehicles.
Service and repair a variety of fuel system on live vehicles.
Accurately diagnose a variety of fuel system sensors by using a lab scope and properly connecting, recording, and interpreting lab scope patterns.
Diagnose a variety of emission system problems on live vehicles.
Correctly repair a variety of emission system faults on live vehicles.
Perform appropriate diagnostic tests based on vehicle symptoms by applying learned knowledge and using a systematic diagnostic approach.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Adhere to professional conduct as an individual and as a member of a team or group in a workplace environment.

Course Contents

Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of engine intake and exhaust systems.
Fuel composition and testing.
Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of fuel pumps, delivery lines and filters.
Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of fuel injection systems, including throttle body, port, and central injection.
Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of oxygen sensors and sensor circuits.
Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic throttle control.
Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of gasoline direct injected fuel systems (GDI).
Operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of emission control systems.
5-gas analysis.
Module tuning for engine performance.
Operation, diagnosis and repair of forced induction systems, including turbo-charging and super-charging.

Instructional Units: 10