AM 131L - Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis Lab

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

AM 120 or AM 122

Course Description: Provides student with basic engine performance skills. Topics covered are the repair of basic electronic ignition systems, basic fuel systems, emission systems and engine mechanical components based on scan tool diagnosis, oscilloscope diagnosis, infrared diagnosis, and mechanical diagnosis.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the basic principles of operation of modern automotive ignition and fuel systems.
CLO#2: Apply basic principles of operation to advanced diagnostic techniques of modern ignition and fuel system malfunctions.
CLO#3: Professionally perform necessary repairs, as per industry standard, to malfunctioning ignition and fuel systems. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

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.ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (80) and a standard RCC delivery of (88) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (96) hours per term.