ASEP 208 Engine Performance*
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to understand all of the different aspects of engine performance. This area of study incorporates knowledge gained during the Engine Repair course and Electrical/Electronic Systems courses. Emission control systems and the way vehicles are designed to run as efficiently as possible will be covered. The focus of this course will be understanding how to diagnose engine performance concerns and how all of the different emission control systems interact. On-vehicle measurement, adjustment, diagnosis and repair will be performed by students. This course is repeatable for Tech Prep students.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
ASEP 208Engine Performance*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
225
Semester Contact Hours Lab
150
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to understand all of the different aspects of engine performance. This area of study incorporates knowledge gained during the Engine Repair course and Electrical/Electronic Systems courses. Emission control systems and the way vehicles are designed to run as efficiently as possible will be covered. The focus of this course will be understanding how to diagnose engine performance concerns and how all of the different emission control systems interact. On-vehicle measurement, adjustment, diagnosis and repair will be performed by students. This course is repeatable for Tech Prep students.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between engine mechanical and engine performance
- Assess engine mechanical issues that affect engine performance
- Describe the difference between various engine fuels
- Describe the OBDII drive cycle and monitoring system
- Explain the operation and influence of engine input sensors
- Analyze and replace various engine input sensors
- Explain the operation of various fuel supply systems
- Explain the operation of various types of ignition systems
- Describe the operation and impact of various emission control systems
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Engine mechanical operation review
Engine mechanical diagnosis review
Engine fuels
Ignition system operation
OBDII
Engine performance sensor operation
Fuel supply and delivery systems
Emission control systems
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
WBT Engine Performance 1
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31 & 32
Chapter 33 & 34
WBT Engine Performance 2
Chapter 35 & 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
WBT Engine Performance 3
Chapter 40
WBT Engine Performance 4
Required Exams
Final Exam
Quizzes
Required Text
Automotive Engines and Engine Performance Textbook
Hand Tools
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
WBT Engine Performance 1
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31 & 32
Chapter 33 & 34
WBT Engine Performance 2
Chapter 35 & 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
WBT Engine Performance 3
Chapter 40
WBT Engine Performance 4
Final Exam
Quizzes