Jefferson College
Course Syllabus
AUT 211
Fuel Systems
2 Credit Hours
Prepared by
Gary Boyher
October 2008
Career and Technical Education
Mary Beth Ottinger, Business and Technical Education Division Chair
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AUT 211 Fuel Systems
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A. Prerequisite: AUT 202, Basic Electrical Systems Lab
Co-requisite: AUT 212, Fuel Systems Lab
B. 2 semester credit hours
C. This course covers combustion theory and chemistry. The course will explain different types
of fuel delivery systems, their components, theory, and operation. This course also covers
emission control systems, why they are necessary, and how they are integrated into modern
automobiles. Completion of this course will prepare the student to gain entry level employment
in the automotive field and to take the A-6 and A-8, L-1 ASE exams. (F)
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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Understand operation of a carburetor
Understand the operation of fuel injection
Understand combustion chemistry and how it
affects performance of the engine
Understand the need for and function of emission
control devices
III.
Student will explain the function of the carburetor
circuits by participating in classroom discussion,
completing textbook assignments, in class and
out of class assignments
Student will explain the function of the fuel
injection system by participating in classroom
discussion, completing textbook assignments, in
class and out of class assignments
Student will explain combustion chemistry and
its effects on engine performance by participating
in class discussion, completing textbook
assignments, in class and out of class assignments
Student will explain emission control devices by
participating in classroom discussion, textbook
assignments, in class and out of class assignments
COURSE OUTLINE WITH UNIT OBJECTIVES
A. Combustion Chemistry
1. List the components of fuel.
2. Explain how fuel burns.
3. List the by-products of combustion.
4. Explain how these by-products can be used for drivability purposes.
B. Carburetion
1. Describe the circuits of a carburetor.
2. Explain how the carburetor circuits function.
3. Explain what adjustments need to be made on a carburetor.
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C. Fuel Injection
1. Explain how fuel injection works.
2. List the components of fuel injection.
3. Explain diagnostic procedures on fuel injection.
D. Emission control devices
1. Identify emission control devices.
2. Explain the function of emission control devices.
3. Understand diagnostic procedures for emission control devices
IV.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
A. Lecture
B. Textbook Exercises
C. Melior online curriculum
D. Classroom Discussion
E. Live vehicle repair
V.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S)
Automotive Engines Performance Diagnosis, James Halderman, Chase D. Mitchell, Corey W.
Glassman, Third Edition Publisher, Prentice Hall (2008)
Automotive Fuel and Emissions Systems, James D. Halderman, Jim Linder, First Edition,
Publisher, Prentice Hall (2008)
VI.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
A. Jefferson College Automotive Technology Shirt
B. Safety glasses
VII.
I.
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES – None
METHOD OF EVALUATION
A. 33 1/3% Tests
B.33 1/3% Homework
C.331/3% Shop
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II.
ADA STATEMENT
Any student requiring special accommodation should inform the instructor and the Coordinator
of Disability Support Services (Library; phone 636-797-3000, ext 169)
III.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
All students are responsible for complying with campus policies as stated in the Student
Handbook - see College Website,
http://www.jeffco.ecu/jeffco/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=26&Itemid=84
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