MCCCD Program Description

Internal Combustion Engines Theory

Course: APT111

First Term: 2017 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Study of construction and operating principles of internal combustion engines and related lubrication, cooling, fuel, and electrical systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the historical development of the contemporary internal combustion engine. (I) 2. Describe the construction and specifications of a four stroke automotive engine. (II) 3. Describe the basic design of an engine block and identify its components. (III) 4. Describe the functions of the various components of the cylinder head and valve train of an engine. (IV) 5. Describe the four-stroke cycle within the cylinder, including the functions of pistons, pins, rings, and rods. (V) 6. Describe the functions of the crankshaft and its relation to both the engine and the mechanical systems of the automobile. (VI) 7. Describe the functions of the intake and exhaust manifolds. (VII) 8. Identify the components of the cooling system and describe their functions. (VIII) 9. Identify the components of the lubrication system and their functions. (IX) 10. Identify the mechanical devices in the engine and describe their characteristics. (X) 11. Describe the function of the fuel-injection system in preparing the fuel mixture for the engine. (XI) 12. Identify the components of the ignition circuit and describe their functions. (XII)
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. Introduction to Automobile A. Vehicle design B. History II. Automobile Engine Operation A. Basic construction B. Cycles C. Classifications D. Specifications E. Practical operation and efficiency III. Block A. Basic design B. Manufacturing methods C. Miscellaneous components IV. Cylinderhead and Valve Train A. Combustion chamber B. Ports C. Coolant passages D. Camshaft E. Valve train V. Pistons, Rings, Pins, and Correcting Rods A. Piston types B. Pins C. Rings D. Rods VI. Crankshaft and Friction Bearings A. Crankshaft manufacture B. Friction bearing manufacture C. Bearing service requirements VII. Manifolds A. Intake B. Exhaust VIII. Cooling System A. Types B. Operation of components IX. Lubrication System A. System types B. Motor oil C. Service requirements X. Mechanical Characteristics XI. Introduction of fuel injection systems XII. Introduction of ignition systems

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2016

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