MCCCD Program Description

Engine Fundamentals

Course: ASE110AU

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Diagnosis, disassembly, repair and reassembly of automotive internal combustion engines.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (I-X) 2. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance and customer service. (I-X) 3. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I-X) 4. Document work performed according to industry standards. (II-X) 5. Use appropriate service information, tools, and equipment to disassemble, repair and reassemble the engine. (II-X) 6. Use appropriate service information, tools, and equipment to verify proper operation of the engine. (II-X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Documentation III. Service information A. Industry standards B. Tools and equipment IV. Engine block A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly V. Cylinder head and valve train A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly VI. Pistons, rings and correcting rods A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly VII. Crankshaft and friction bearings A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly VIII. Manifolds A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly IX. Cooling system A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair and reassembly X. Lubrication system A. Diagnosis B. Disassembly, repair and reassembly

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.