AM 131 - Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

AM 120 or AM 122

Course Description: Provides students with basic engine performance skills. Topics covered are basic and electronic ignition systems, basic fuel systems, oscilloscope diagnosis, emissions systems, 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: Read and interpret oscilloscope patterns, and scan tool diagnostic data streams to identify malfunctioning ignition and fuel system components. (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 (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.