Chabot College/Las Positas College
November 1996
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 63A
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINES AND MACHINING PROCESSES
Catalog Description:
63A - Introduction to Engines and Machining Processes
(May be repeated three times)
3 units
Diagnosis, inspection, and repair of various engine types; machining operations, use of instruments
and automotive machinist equipment in repairing engines and cylinder head reconditioning.
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 50 or 55, and 60B completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
Strongly recommended: Industrial Technology 61 and 74 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently).
1½ hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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evaluate concepts, techniques, principles and legal requirements for shop and agency
practices;
evaluate various methods used to achieve a profitable, well organized shop or agency;
recognize the basic elements to plan, organize and direct a business towards established
objectives;
diagnose and repair basic automotive electrical/electronic systems;
demonstrate skills in problem solving, testing and repairing electrical components;
use basic electrical testing equipment in diagnosis and repair of electrical/electronic circuits
and components;
demonstrate skills using diagnostic testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair more
complex automotive circuits and components;
understand safety procedures and ramifications of handling hazardous waste materials;
identify and access service information in shop manuals and computer-stored systems.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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demonstrate the theory and operation of a wide variety of engines;
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apply engine principles to practical experiences in engine operations and machining
practices;
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apply engine fundamental and engine performance measurement theory to shop practices
in machining, adjustment, instrumentation and diagnosis of cylinder heads and engines;
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use basic testing and machining equipment in the inspection, diagnosis and repair of
automotive cylinder heads and engines;
Course Content:
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Engine fundamentals, types, construction and components
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Engine diagnosis, inspection and repair
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Engine performance measurement and adjustment
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Precision measurement, proper care and operation of precision measurement tools
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Metals identification, mechanical and physical properties
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Fastening devices and operations
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Proper care and manipulation of basic hand tools
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Engine removal, disassembly, and cleaning techniques and procedures
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Cylinder head diagnosis, testing, inspection, and reconditioning
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Hazardous material handling
Chabot College
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 63A, page 2
November 1996
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/demonstration
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Laboratory
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Guest speakers
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Field trips
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Class participation
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Performance of laboratory task list and projects
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Homework assignments
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Quizzes, midterm and final examinations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Automotive Engines, Diagnosis, Repair, Rebuilding, Tim Gilles, Delmar Publishers
Special Student Materials:
Safety glasses and shop/safety clothing
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