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IAST 2245: High Performance Engine Tuning and Dynamometers
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students will learn how to perform basic engine performance, fuel economy, and emissions tuning on modern gasoline engines. Student will demonstrate safe dynamometer operation, engine dynamics, engine management systems, update of ignition and fuel maps, and calibration re-flashing
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use a chassis dynamometer for perform engine tuning
- Apply engine mechanical theory to increase engine performance
- Apply engine management theory to increase engine performance
- Adjust fuel and ignition tables to increase engine output and dynamics
- Reflash updated engine calibrations
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are 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. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
70 |
Students are given m/c quizzes & tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students work on training aids & customer vehicles |
Course topics
- Safe dynamometer usage
- Engine dynamics
- Tuning mathematics
- Engine management
- The tuning process
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.