SRJC Course Outlines

5/1/2024 9:08:24 AMAUTO 52 Course Outline as of Fall 1981

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  AUTO 52Title:  AUTO TUNE/POLL CTRL  
Full Title:  Automotive Tune-Up and Pollution Control
Last Reviewed:9/20/2010

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum4.00Lecture Scheduled4.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled70.00
Minimum4.00Lab Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  11 - 8 Units Within 4 Semesters
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Preq. Auto 56, concurrent enrollment in Auto 521. Recomm: Eligibility for Engl 100A or equib. Service & repair of automobile ignition, fuel and pollution control systems, luse of troubleshooting equipment related to all systems; fulfills the tune up/engine performance prerequisite for the 80 hr clean air car course (Grade Only) (Repeat Code 11)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in AUTO 52L


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Service & repair of automotive ignition fuel & pollution control systems, use of troubleshooting equip related to all systems. Fulfills the Tune-up, Engine Performance prerequisite for the 80-hr clean air car course.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in AUTO 52L
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:11 - 8 Units Within 4 Semesters

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:Fall 2017
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Students successfully completing this course should have a
working knowledge of the operation, diagnosis, and repair of
automotive ignition, fuel and pollution control systems.  The
student should be able to pass the A.S.E. Engine Performance
Certification Exam, have completed the prerequsite for the B.A.R 80 Hr cou
rse , and enter the automotive trade as an apprentice level
technician specializing in engine performance emission control.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Review of basic engine operation related to emission control
   related to emission control.
2.  Ignition systems operation and service
   A.  Breaker point ignition
   B.  Electronic ignition system
   C.  Spark control systems
   D.  Emission controls related to ignition systems
   E.  Engine troubleshooting and diagnosis
       1.  Scope diagnosis
       2.  Infrared diagnosis
       3.  Computer trouble code and scanner diagnosis
3.  Fuel system operation and service
   A.  Tanks and evaporative emission control
   B.   Fuel delivery systems
   C.  Basic carburetion
   D.  Electronic carburetors
   E.  Electronic fuel injections
   F.  Mechanical fuel injection
   G.  Emission controls related to fuel systems
4.  Other emission controls
   A.  Smog check procedures

Assignments:
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At the completion of each unit students will be given an instructor
written multiple choice test using a question format similar to
the pollution control and automotive technician certification
tests.  There will also be an instructor written final exam.
Students will be required to keep a notebook of all class assignments
and class notes which will be graded for completeness and
organization.  Students may also earn credit for using the
"Automaster Series" computer tutorials in the multicurricular
computer lab.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
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None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
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Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
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None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 90%
Multiple choice
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
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None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE TUNE UP, TESTING, SERVICE, by Ken Layne

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