JEFFERSON COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
AUT 212
FUEL SYSTEMS LAB
3 Credit Hours
Prepared by
Gary Boyher
Career and Technical Education
Mary Beth Ottinger, Business and Technical Education Division Chair
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AUT 212 FUEL SYSTEMS LAB
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A. Prerequisite: AUT202, Basic Electrical Systems Lab.
Corequisite: AUT 211, Fuel Systems
B. 3 semester credit hours
C. This course includes testing, diagnosis, and repair of fuel systems and emission control
devices. Testing procedures will include fuel pressure and volume testing. It will also include
testing fuel pump rpm and waveform testing. Fuel injector waveform analysis and service
will be included in this course. Completion of this course will prepare the student for entry
level employment in the automotive field and help prepare the student for the A-6 and A-8,
L-1 ASE exams. (F)
II.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Demonstrate the understanding of combustion
chemistry
Demonstrate the understanding of carburetion
Demonstrate the understanding of fuel
injection
Demonstrate knowledge of emission control
devices
III.
Student will complete lab assignments and
Melior online curriculum
Student will complete lab assignments and
textbook assignments
Student will complete lab assignments, A-Tech
coursework, Melior online curriculum
Student will complete Melior online
curriculum, lab assignments, textbook
assignments, and A-Tech coursework
COURSE OUTLINE WITH UNIT OBJECTIVES
A. Combustion Chemistry
1. Use four gas analysis for diagnostic purposes
B. Carburetion
1. Properly diagnose carburetor circuits
2. Adjust carburetor circuits using proper techniques
3. Perform routine service on a carburetor
C. Fuel injection
1. Properly diagnose fuel injection circuits
2. Perform routine service on fuel injection systems
3. Perform common repairs to fuel injection systems
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D. Emission control devices
1. Test function of emission control devices
2. Perform routine service on emission control systems
3. Perform common repairs to emission control systems
IV.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
A. Lab exercises
B. Textbook Exercises
C. Melior online curriculum
D. A-Tech coursework
E. Live vehicle repair
V.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis, James D. Halderman, Chase D. Mitchell, Corey W.
Glassman. Third Edition, Publisher Prentice Hall (2008).
Automotive Fuel and Emisions Systems, James D. Halderman, Jim Linder. First Edition,
Publisher, Prentice Hall (2008).
VI.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
a. Safety glasses
b. Jefferson College Automotive Technology shirt
VII.
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES - none
VIII. METHOD OF EVALUATION
a. 33 1/3% Exams
b. 33 1/3% Homework
c. 33 1/3% Shop
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IX.
ADA STATEMENT
Any student requiring special accommodations should inform the instructor and the Coordinator of Disability
Support Services (Library; phone 636-797-3000, ext. 169).
X.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
All students are responsible for complying with campus policies as stated in the Student
Handbook (see College Website,
http://www.jeffco.edu/jeffco/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=26&Itemid=84
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