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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD060C
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Ignition, Fuel and Emission Systems
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Introduction to components, subsystems, and functions of ignition, fuel delivery, carburetor, and fuel injection systems (engine management). Introduction to automotive emission controls. Basic diagnosis, service, and repair procedures. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course was developed based on essential requirements for California State Smog Technician Licensing and the subsequent fulfillment of NATEF (National Automotive Technician's Education Foundation) accreditation standards. Data from our advisory committee indicates a student must be prepared with an array of workplace skills as well as a unique blend of academic and technical skills. This course is a part of the Automotive Technology Advanced Engine Performance Technology A.S. Degree.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
9.0
Maximum Credit Units
9.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours9.018.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
108.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
216.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
216.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

AUTO D050A, AUTO D050B, AUTO D060., AUTO D060A and AUTO D060B

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Required reading from texts and handouts
  2. Outside assignments such as research of an assigned topic
  3. Fuel and emission worksheets
  4. Multiple choice and/or essay quizzes
  5. A comprehensive and objective final examination

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly objective multiple choice and/or essay quizzes evaluated for accuracy, covering the weeks lecture units, assigned reading, and relative data obtained from fuel and emission worksheets.
  2. Assigned fuel and emission worksheets are graded for accuracy based on a point system.
  3. Comprehensive final examination consisting of multiple choice and/or essay questions evaluated for accuracy.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for laboratory demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom with access to automotive technology laboratory for demonstrations

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Auto Staff '60C Ignition Fuel Emission Fundamentals 2018' °®¶¹´«Ã½ College, Cupertino, CA 95014
Additional handouts and worksheets as required.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
All Data (http://library.alldatapro.com/alldata/) electronic information system (web based)
Shopkey5 (http://www.shopkey5.com/) electronic information system (web based)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify ignition system components and trace low-voltage primary and high-voltage secondary circuits
  • Describe basic ignition system diagnoses, adjustments, and services
  • Identify fuel systems and related sub-systems
  • Identify fuel system components
  • Identify basic emission control systems and describe their operation
  • Identify fuel injection system components and their operation

CSLOs

  • Identify major ignition and fuel system components.

Outline

  1. Identify ignition system components and trace low-voltage primary and high-voltage secondary circuits
    1. Primary circuit operation
    2. Secondary circuit operation
  2. Describe basic ignition system diagnoses, adjustments, and services
    1. Ignition timing
    2. Primary circuit diagnosis
    3. Ignition systems, Electronic Ignition (EI), Distributor Ignition (DI)
    4. Ignition coils
    5. Spark plug cables
    6. Spark plugs
  3. Identify fuel systems and related sub-systems
    1. Combustion requirements and characteristics
    2. Fuels, fuel blends, and additives
    3. Fuel storage systems
    4. Intake and exhaust manifolds
    5. Intake air heat systems.
    6. Air intakes and filters
    7. Fuel pumps
  4. Identify fuel system components
    1. Review carburetor circuits
    2. Carburetor adjustments
    3. Feedback carburetion systems
      1. Fuel control actuators
      2. Mixture control solenoids
      3. Stepper motors
  5. Identify basic emission control systems and describe their operation
    1. Emission sources
    2. Control methods
    3. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
    4. Air injection (AIR)
    5. Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
    6. Evaporative emissions
    7. Catalysts
    8. 5-gas analysis
  6. Identify fuel injection system components and their operation
    1. Common components
    2. Air measurement
      1. Manifold pressure sensor
      2. Vane airflow sensor
      3. Mass airflow sensor
    3. Injection systems
      1. Multiport fuel injection - simultaneous and sequential
      2. Throttle-body injection
    4. Introduction to diagnostic procedures
    5. Turbo charger and super charger operation
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