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HPAS 2210: Engine Management and Performance Systems
Effective date
January 2026
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Building from the skills in HPAS 2130, this course covers advanced electrical and electronic principles for diagnosing and repairing gasoline engine support systems. Students will learn to read wiring diagrams and use electrical test equipment. The curriculum includes computer control systems, fuel delivery and injection, ignition, engine management, emission control, and network communication systems. It also covers air induction, forced induction, and exhaust systems. Through hands-on practice and theory, students will gain the skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain modern automotive systems.
Credits
4.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HPAS 2130, or department permission.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply advanced electrical and electronic principles when diagnosing and repairing gasoline engine support systems.
- Interpret advanced wiring diagrams, including conventional and computer-controlled circuits, from North American and European manufacturers.
- Use advanced electrical test equipment, such as lab scopes and scan tools, to diagnose vehicle systems.
- Describe the operation of computer control systems, including inputs, processes, storage, outputs, memory, adaptions, and software.
- Describe, diagnose and repair gasoline fuel delivery and injection systems, including EFI, MPFI and GDI systems.
- Describe, diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems, including DI and EI types, by understanding their principles, components.
- Describe, diagnose and repair engine management systems, including various inputs sensors and outputs actuators.
- Describe air induction, forced induction, and exhaust systems, including understanding the principles of operation of turbochargers and superchargers.
- Describe, diagnose and repair vehicle emission control systems, including pre-combustion and post-combustion systems, and evaporative emission control systems.
- Describe, diagnose and repair network communication systems, including CAN bus networks and multiplexing systems.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 67.5
Total Hours: 112.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 67.5
Total Hours: 112.5
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities include lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety procedures.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Assignments related to Engine Management and Performance Systems. |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Students are given final exam at the end of the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles. |
|
Participation |
10 |
Demonstrated engagement with course activities and discussions. |
Course topics
- Advanced wiring and Electronics
- Gasoline engine ignition systems
- Gasoline fuel delivery and injection systems
- Engine management systems
- Emission control systems
- Vehicle networking systems
- Forced Induction systems
- Instrumentation and entertainment systems
Learning resources
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service (Published by Pearson)
Moodle (LMS)
Moodle (LMS)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.