TTSP 0107: Automotive Engines
Department
Transportation Trades Sampler
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course includes principles, inspection and repair of gasoline internal combustion engines. Topics include service and repair of gaskets and seals, initial start-up and break-in, inspection of engine components, manufacturer’s procedures and engine leaks.
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the design, components and operation of gasoline internal combustion engines.
- Describe engine mechanical problems.
- Perform engine mechanical condition tests and evaluate results.
- Describe engine mounting methods and engine removal.
- Perform engine assembly procedures.
- Describe engine installation procedures.
- Describe engine initial start-up and break-in procedures.
- Describe and perform engine repair procedures.
- Inspect, service and repair gaskets and seals.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 7.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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25
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory)
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Exam
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30
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Theory exam (summative - theory)
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Assignments
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20
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Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of tools and equipment
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Participation
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25
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Observable active participation and team work
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Course topics
- Components and operation of gasoline internal combustion engines.
Mechanical problems.
Mechanical condition tests and evaluate results.
Engine mounting methods and engine removal.
Engine assembly procedures
Engine installation procedures.
Engine initial start-up and break-in procedures.
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.