Course No: AM122
Credits:
7
Date: October 2010
Course Title:
Gasoline Engines Rebuild
Institution:
Rogue Community College
Type of Course:
Occupational Preparatory
Length of Course:
A minimum of 110 (30 lecture/80 lecture/lab) hours per one term.
Prerequisites:
MTH60, RD30, and BT113 or WR115 or designated placement
test scores.
Department Assignment:
Automotive Technology
Course Description: Reviews theory and construction of various gasoline internal combustion
engines, proper disassembly and reassembly, and measuring of engine components to determine
wear. Includes car servicing and testing of various systems related to basic engine operation.
Dual numbered as DS112.
Intended Course Outcomes, ISLO (Institutional Student Learning Outcomes) Indicators
and Assessment: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Intended Outcomes:
1. Know departmental polices
& shop safety.
2. Explain the basic design,
principles and operation of two
and four stroke engines.
Key ISLO Indicators:
COM 3 - Collaborate
effectively to achieve
course/learning goals.
AK 5 - Demonstrate the
ability to adhere to
personal and industry
safety standards.
Assessment Methods:
1. Classroom: Students will be
evaluated on weekly homework, a
midterm, and final test.
In Lab: Students will be evaluated
on proficiency and percentage of
completed NATEF/ASE tasks,
and instructor observation of the
student’s application of technical
knowledge.
CT 3 - Locate, organize, 2. Classroom: Students will be
evaluated on weekly homework, a
analyze, and interpret
midterm, and final test.
data.
In Lab: Students will be evaluated
on proficiency and percentage of
completed NATEF/ASE tasks,
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Intended Outcomes:
3. Explain the purpose and
methods of engine lubrication
and cooling.
4. Research and use
specifications to inspect,
diagnose, and measure engine
parts to determine causes of
wear or failure.
5. Use specifications for
inspection and procedures
necessary for parts ordering.
6. Use the proper hand tools and
precision measuring and
machining tools to repair and
rebuild components to usable
condition.
Key ISLO Indicators:
Assessment Methods:
and instructor observation of the
student’s application of technical
knowledge.
CT 3 - Locate, organize, 3. Classroom: Students will be
evaluated on weekly homework, a
analyze, and interpret
midterm, and final test.
data.
In Lab: Students will be evaluated
on proficiency and percentage of
completed NATEF/ASE tasks,
and instructor observation of the
student’s application of technical
knowledge.
4. Classroom: Students will be
AL 5 - Use
evaluated on weekly homework, a
technological tools to
midterm, and final test.
research new
In Lab: Students will be evaluated
information, solve
on proficiency and percentage of
problems, and
communicate effectively. completed NATEF/ASE tasks,
and instructor observation of the
student’s application of technical
knowledge.
CT 3 - Locate, organize, 5. In Lab: Students will be
evaluated on proficiency and
analyze, and interpret
percentage of completed
data.
AK 3 - Apply knowledge NATEF/ASE tasks, and instructor
observation of the student’s
and skills through a
application of technical
global perspective with
an awareness of context, knowledge.
personal assumptions,
and worldview.
AK 1 - Demonstrate
ability to transfer
learning in familiar and
unfamiliar contexts in
order to complete tasks.
AL 5 - Use
technological tools to
research new
information, solve
problems, and
communicate effectively.
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6. Classroom: Students will be
evaluated on weekly homework, a
midterm, and final test.
In Lab: Students will be evaluated
on proficiency and percentage of
completed NATEF/ASE tasks,
and instructor observation of the
student’s application of technical
knowledge.
Intended Outcomes:
7. Assemble the components of
the engine to operating
condition.
Key ISLO Indicators:
AK 2 - Integrate
previous and new
learning, along with
practical skills, to solve
problems.
AK-5 - Demonstrate the
ability to adhere to
personal and industry
safety standards.
Assessment Methods:
7. In Lab: Students will be
evaluated on proficiency and
percentage of completed
NATEF/ASE tasks, and instructor
observation of the student’s
application of technical
knowledge
Typical Required and Recommended Text(s): Hadfield, Christopher. Today’s Technician –
Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding 4th Ed. Classroom & Shop Manual, Delmar
Publishers. Erjavec, Jack. Engine Repair, NATEF Standards Job Sheets, Test A1, Delmar
Publishers.
Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Each student is required to
keep a notebook for handouts and notes and personal hand tools for laboratory procedures. Refer
to department tool list for required tools.
Assessment Methods: Successful completion of these competencies and skills will be judged by
the following criteria: Attendance, participation, homework, exams, work habits, and laboratory
projects completed.
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TYPICAL COURSE OUTLINE:
I.
Engine Preparation & Classification
II.
Engine Operation
III.
Engine Measuring and Evaluation
IV.
Repair & Machining Operations
V.
Engine Construction, "upper end"
VI.
Servicing the "upper end"
VII.
Engine Construction, "lower end"
VIII.
Servicing the "lower end"
IX.
Servicing the Engine Block
X.
Engine Balancing
XI.
Sealing the Engine
XII.
Assembling the Engine
XIII.
Engine Lubrication & Oils
XIV. Starting the Engine
XV.
Cooling Systems
XVI. Engine Systems, Ventilation, Emissions, Exhaust
XVII. Diesel Engine Design and Characteristics
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