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Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline
the required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student
learning, as specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the
timeframe by which it is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to
restrict the manner by which an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the
improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Automotive Engine Repair
Course Prefix & Number:
AUMT 1419
Division & Department:
Vocational Science: Automotive Technology
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours 4
:
3
:
4
Equated Pay Hours: 5
List Lab/
Other Hours
Catalog Course Description: Fundamentals of engine operation, diagnosis and repair.
Emphasis on identification, inspection, measurements, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of
the engine. May be taught manufacturer specific.
Lab Hours
4
Clinical Hours
Pre-Requisites: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in AUMT 1301.
Practicum Hours
Co-Requisites: AUMT 1407 and AUMT 2417
Other (List)
Timothy Guin
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Date: 2019.05.30 13:27:09 -05'00'
05/30/2019
Leigh Ann collins
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DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2019.08.08 17:08:19 -05'00'
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Tracy Emmons
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email=emmonst@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2019.05.21 14:09:33 -05'00'
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information
regarding lab, practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Theory of Engine Operation
Engine Operating Systems
Factors Affecting Engine Performance
Engine Configurations, Mounts, and Remanufactured Engines
Cylinder Heads Camshafts and Valve Trains
Timing Mechanisms
Engine Block Construction
Pistons, Rings, Connecting Rods, and Bearings
II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment
1. Utilize appropriate safety procedures.
2. Explain engine operating principles.
3. Demonstrate engine diagnostic procedures.
4. Repair cylinder head, valve train, block
assembly, lubrication, and cooling systems.
1. Quizzes and assignments Completion of
priority 1, 2 and 3 items on the ASE task
list, job sheets.
2. Quizzes and assignments Completion of
priority 1, 2 and 3 items on the ASE task
list, job sheets.
3. Quizzes and assignments Completion of
priority 1, 2 and 3 items on the ASE task
list, job sheets.
III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
CDX Online eTextbook. & Fundamentals of Automotive Technology CDX Automotive Jones &
Bartlett Learning textbook.
Complete set of tools in compliance with the tool list.
IV. Suggested Course Maximum:
24
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V. List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
Complete auto shop lab with all the tools required by ASE to meet the standards for Automotive Engine Repair
Certification.
CDX ASE 1: Automotive Engine Repair Certification by Jones & Bartlett
VI. Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
90%to 100% = A
80%to 89% = B
70%to79% = C
60%to 69% = D
Below60% = F
The grade is based on the percentage basis between lecture and lab.
Quizzes and assignments will count 30% of the course grade. At the end of the course a final exam will be given that
will count 10% of the course grade. The auto shop lab grade will count 60% of the course grade. Lab work will be
evaluated on attendance, percentage completion of priority 1, 2 and 3 items on the ASE task list, job sheets, having
the required tools to perform lab work, cleanliness, and attitude.
VII. Curriculum Checklist:
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)
No additional documentation needed
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist