VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS DIVISION: Information & Technology DATE: 2012-2013 COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I CREDIT HRS: 4 HRS/WK LEC: 3 HRS/WK LAB: 3 LEC/LAB COMB: 6 I. VERNON COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT General education at Vernon College reflects the institution’s deep conviction that successful, satisfying lives require a wide range of skills and knowledge. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities that develop the academic, career, and personal capabilities of individuals so they may achieve self-fulfillment and participate fully and positively in a democratic society. Vernon College has identified the following college-level competencies generated from the general education core: GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COMPETENCIES: A. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate the validity of ideas through a creative process of questioning, analyzing, and synthesizing. B. Communication/Interpersonal: Students will develop effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to communicate verbally and nonverbally. C. Scientific and Mathematical Literacy: Students will apply an understanding of mathematical, natural, and behavioral scientific principles and methods to solve abstract and practical problems. D. Information Literacy: Students will develop the information literacy skills to confidently and competently locate, use, and evaluate information. E. Cultural Literacy: Students will develop an appreciation of human culture and its diversity and the role of the creative arts in society. II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Theory, operation, diagnosis of drivability concerns, and repair ignition and fuel delivery systems. Use of current engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific. Prerequisite: AUMT 1407. Lab Fee: $24.00; Special Fee: $52.00 III. REQUIRED BACKGROUND: Prerequisite: AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems IV. TEXTS, OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS: Pickerill, Ken, Today's Technician:_Automotive Engine Performance, Fifth Edition, Cengage Publishing PAGE 2 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I V. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: The classroom lecture will cover the outcomes and tasks of this course. Filmstrip, slides, overhead projectors, and blackboard will be used to supplement the lectures. Laboratory time will be spent with demonstrations and applications of materials covered with the classroom lecture. Students desiring auxiliary aids and services for this course should make their requests to the instructor and the Special Services Director. VI. COURSE CONTENT: 1. Basic Theories 2. Safety Practices 3. Engine Design and Operation 4. Engine Cooling and Lubrication Systems 5. Intake and Exhaust Systems 6. Introduction to Engine Tune-Up 7. Battery, Starting, and Charging Systems 8. Computers and Input Sensors 9. Ignition Systems 10. Fuel Tanks, Lines, Filters, and Pumps 11. Conventional and Computer Controlled Carburetors 12. Electronic Fuel Injection 13. Idle Speed Control Systems 14. Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Secondary, Air Injection, and Evaporative Emission Control Systems 15. Positive Crankcase Ventilation, Spark Timing Control, and Intake Manifold Heath Control Systems 16. Vehicle Emissions, Infrared Analyzers, Engine Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes 17. Turbochargers and Superchargers VII. COURSE OUTCOMES: The Course Outcomes for this course meet SCANS Competencies: C1, 2, 5, 7, 11, 12-16, 18-20, F1, 3, 5-6, 9-13, and 16-17 A. BASIC THEORIES Upon completion and review of Basic Theories, the students should be able to: 1. Define atoms and elements. 2. Define compounds and molecules. 3. Describe the parts of an atom. 4. Explain how electrons move through an electric circuit. 5. Explain the difference between conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. 6. Define volts, amperes, and ohms. 7. Describe voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter connections to electric circuits. PAGE 3 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I 8. Use Ohm's law formula to calculate volts, amperes, or ohms in a circuit. 9. Explain the differences between series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. 10. Define open, grounded, and shorted conditions in electric circuits. 11. Define an electromagnet. 12. Describe an open, grounded, or shorted condition in an electromagnet. 13. Explain electromagnetic inductions. 14. Describe the operation of a diode on forward and reverse bias. 15. Explain the operation of a transistor. 16. Describe briefly how an integrated chip is manufactured. 17. Explain Newton's Laws of Motion. 18. Define work and force. 19. List the most common types of energy and energy conversions. 20. Define inertia and momentum. 21. Explain friction. 22. Define mass, weight, and volume. 23. Define power. 24. Explain the compressibility of gases and the non-compressibility of liquids. 25. Describe atmospheric pressure and vacuum. 26. Explain venture operation B. SAFETY PRACTICES Upon completion and review of Safety Practices, the students should be able to: 1. Recognize shop hazards and take the necessary steps to avoid personal injury or property damage. 2. Explain the purposes of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 3. Identify the necessary steps for personal safety in the automotive shop. 4. Describe the reasons for prohibiting drug and alcohol use in the shop. 5. Explain the steps required to provide electrical safety in the shop. 6. Define the steps required to provide safe handling and storage of gasoline. 7. Describe the necessary housekeeping safety steps. 8. Explain the essential general shop safety practices. 9. Define the steps required to provide fire safety in the shop. 10. Describe typical fire extinguisher operating procedure. 11. Explain four different types of fires, and the type of fire extinguisher required for each type of fire. 12. Describe three other pieces of shop safety equipment other than fire extinguishers. 13. Follow proper safety precautions while handling hazardous waste materials. 14. Dispose of hazardous waste materials in accordance with state and federal regulations. C. ENGINE DESIGN AND OPERATION Upon completion and review of Engine Design and Operation, the students should be able to: PAGE 4 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I 1. Define six methods of engine classification. 2. Describe the four strokes on the four-stroke cycle. 3. Explain compression ratio. 4. Explain the purpose of the camshaft, pushrods, and rocker arms. 5. Describe the difference between an overhead cam engine and an overhead valve engine. 6. Explain four different types of valve arrangements. 7. Describe four different types of engine block design. 8. Explain three different types of engine mountings. 9. Briefly describe six different engine systems. 10. Explain the two-stroke cycle. 11. Define cylinder bore and stroke. 12. Explain how to calculate engine displacement. 13. Describe three different methods of measuring engine efficiency. 14. Explain the difference between the two different types of cylinder sleeves. 15. Explain the operation of a hydraulic valve lifter. 16. Describe four different bearing insert qualities. 17. Explain bearing insert spread and crush. 18. Define connecting rod eye and bore. 19. Explain the purpose of the piston rings. 20. Describe the advantage of a sodium-filled valve compared to an ordinary steel valve. 21. Explain the advantages of a four-valve (4-V) engine compared to a two- valve (2-V) engine. D. ENGINE COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEMS Upon completion and review of Engine Cooling and Lubrication Systems, the students should be able to: 1. Explain three different methods of heat transfer. 2. Explain why the boiling point of a 50% ethylene glycol and water mixture in the cooling system is higher at the boiling point of pure water. 3. Describe two different radiator designs and two different radiator core designs. 4. Explain the purpose of the vacuum valve in the radiator pressure cap. 5. Describe the operation of the engine thermostat. 6. Describe the operation of a two-speed electric-drive cooling fan. 7. Explain the advantage of an electric-drive cooling fan compared to a belt- driven cooling fan. 8. Explain the operation of a cooling fan viscous clutch. 9. Describe the operation of a thermal-electric temperature gauge and sending unit. 10. Explain the path of coolant flow in a reverse-flow cooling system. 11. Describe the advantages of a reverse-flow cooling system compared to a conventional liquid cooling system. 12. Explain the importance of the lubrication system in maintaining engine component life. 13. Describe four purposes of engine oil. 14. List six oil additives and explain the purpose of each additive. PAGE 5 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I 15. List the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic oil compared to refined oil. 16. Explain the importance of antidrainback devices on single overhead cam (SOHC) and dual overhead cam (DOHC) engines. 17. Describe the operation of the pressure relief valve in a lubrication system. 18. Explain the operation of a by-pass valve in a full-flow oil filter. 19. Describe the operation of the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. E. INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS Upon completion and review of Intake and Exhaust Systems, the student should be able to: 1. Describe air cleaner purpose and operation. 2. Describe different types of air cleaner elements. 3. Explain the