Discipline: Automotive Technology Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
Comm Service  [ ]
 

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 52B


COURSE DESCRIPTION
52B Tune-Up/Emissions Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 52A: Tune-Up/Elec Systems and AUT 54: Auto Electrical Systems or
Other:
  • or ASE passing tests in Automotive Electrical Systems and Engine Performanc
PREREQUISITE: Automotive Technology 52A and Automotive Technology 54 or ASE passing tests in Automotive Electrical Systems and Engine Performance or one year full time paid professional experience in the automotive engine performance tune-up area. Theory and principles of automotive tune-up procedures with emphasis placed upon electronic diagnosis, exhaust gas analysis, and dynamometer operation. Total of 45 hours lecture and 81 hours lab.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Tune-up procedures with an emphasis on electronic diagnosis exhaust gas analysis and dynamometer operation.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate the competencies required at the entry employment
level to perform automotive electrical circuit analysis, diagnosis,
service, adjustment and repair, engine diagnosis, tune-up on all
systems, emission control, carburetion, fuels and related service.

Successfully take and pass the California Emissions Control
Examination.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Dynamometer testing
  2. Engine skips, cylinder load tests, and vacuum gauge
  3. Engine tune-up procedures
  4. Ignition system function and oscilloscope diagnosis
  5. Distributor service
  6. Ignition timing
  7. Fuel injection
  8. Automotive emission control systems
  9. Fuel systems service
  10. Computer Diagnostics
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class participation, lab activities
  • Successful demonstration of skill competencies
  • Written exams and quizzes
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter.
  • All laboratory work shall be coordinated with lecture portion of course.
  • Each unit of lab activity shall be demonstrated by the instructor and shall have a competency worksheet that must be successfully completed by the student and signed by the instructor.
  • Actual performance testing will be employed to evaluate student competencies.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • 1. Write it Write, Clean Air Car Workbook
    2. Smog Check Manual
    3. Diagnostic & Repair manual
    4. Emission Control Applications Manual
    5. Smog Check Study Guide
    6. Certification Smog Check Study Guide
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