Chabot College/Las Positas College
November 1996
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 63B
INTRO ENGINES, MACHINING AND ASSEMBLY PROCESSES
Catalog Description:
63B - Engines, Machining and Assembly Processes
(May be repeated three times)
3 units
Continuation of Automotive Technology 63A with emphasis on inspection, machining operations, and
reconditioning of engine blocks and final assembly of engines, fundamental principles of cooling and
lubrication systems. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 63A completed with a grade of “C” or
higher. 1½ hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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demonstrate the theory and operation of a wide variety of engines;
apply engine principles to practical experiences in engine operations and machining
practices;
apply engine fundamental and engine performance measurement theory to shop practices
in machining, adjustment, instrumentation and diagnosis of cylinder heads and engines;
use basic testing and machining equipment in the inspection, diagnosis and repair of
automotive cylinder heads and engines;
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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apply engine principles to practical experiences in engine operations, machining practices
and engine assembly;
apply the theory of engine fundamentals and engine performance measurements to shop
practices in machining, adjustment, instrumentation and diagnosis of engines;
use basic testing and machining equipment in the inspection, diagnosis and repair of
automotive engines;
demonstrate the fundamental principles of cooling and lubrication systems;
diagnose and repair an engine with a cooling and/or lubrication system problem.
Course Content:
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Engine fundamentals, types, construction and components
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Precision measurement, proper care and operation of precision measurement tools
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Engine block diagnosis, testing, inspection, and reconditioning
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Proper care and manipulation of basic hand tools, and machining practices
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Engine reassembly, installation techniques and procedures
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Cooling and lubrication systems
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Gaskets, sealing and leak detection diagnosis and repair
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Hazardous material handling
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
Chabot College
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 63A, page 2
November 1996
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Class participation
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Performance of laboratory task lists 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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