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AUTO 1200 - Automotive Engines

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Provides the student with practical experience rebuilding engines (engines will be provided for class use). The students will use engines, parts, precision measuring tools, and other related tools to rebuild engines.

Contact Hours: 4

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to service and repair automotive engines.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Verify engine complaints.
  2. Evaluate abnormal engine noise
  3. Replace timing gears.
  4. Remove, replace, and inspect pistons.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Engine operation
    1. Symptoms, indications of wear
    2. Engine classifications - four-stroke theory
    3. Valve arrangement strategy
    4. Combustion chamber design - engine respiration
    5. Methods of identification
  2. Wear indication study
    1. Testing procedures
    2. Specification comparisons
    3. Driving symptoms
    4. Environmental concern
  3. Repair technology
    1. Metal distortion, crack discovery
    2. Processes used to uncover faults
    3. Sealing and gasket technology
  4. Methods of measuring
    1. Precision tools
    2. Gauge blocks
    3. Indicators
    4. Use of equipment
    5. Safety process
  5. Engine service
    1. Cleaning procedures
    2. Environmental concern
    3. Engine disassembly
    4. Engine service
    5. Component service
  6. Specific component service
    1. Valve grinding
    2. Seat grinding
    3. Valve guide work
    4. Crankshaft service
  7. Lab experience
    1. Live actual (made to run) engines
    2. Repetitive task list performance
Primary Faculty
Roland, David
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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