Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AMT 1645: Engine Repair Theory

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 2
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers engine designs and usage in today’s vehicles. We will discuss and understand proper operation of internal combustion engines and basic EV vehicle operation. Students will learn to diagnosis, evaluate, repair different engine components and determine what maintenance steps are involved in maintaining and repairing gasoline automotive engines to factory operating condition. This course aligns with ASE standard: Engine Repair.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Engine repair introduction
  2. Components of an engine
  3. Crankshaft
  4. The connecting rod
  5. Piston and connecting rod
  6. Cylinder head and valves
  7. Engine oil and oil pump
  8. Lubrication system
  9. Lubrication system maintenance
  10. Lubrication system diagnosis

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify various engine designs.
  2. Identify the components of an engine.
  3. Explain the internal operation of an engine.
  4. Identify the function of a cylinder head and valves.
  5. Identify the lubrication system and all its parts.
  6. Describe engine repair methods.
  7. Understand why maintaining an engine is important.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None