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Course discipline/number/title AMT 2535: Engine Performance Application

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course is designed to progress from the classroom to the Lab. Taking our Learning from the Classroom and applying it to a real vehicle. This course will cover the following items: Fuel Injection, GDI, Ignition Systems, Engine Management Sensors and Actuators, Fuels and Ignition Systems. This class aligns with ASE standard: Engine Performance.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Multiport Fuel Injection
  2. GDI Gasoline Direct Injection
  3. Ignition Systems
  4. Engine Management Sensors
  5. Engine Management Actuators
  6. Fuels
  7. Ignition Systems Diagnostics
  8. Diagnose Ignition Systems
  9. Diagnose Fuel Systems

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe multiport fuel injection operations.
  2. Identify GDI gasoline direct injection and explain proper operation.
  3. Identify differing Ignition Systems.
  4. Show understanding of each engine management sensor.
  5. Show understanding of engine management actuators.
  6. Test fuels for alcohol content.
  7. Replace wear parts in an ignition system.
  8. Diagnose and repair engine misfires resulting from ignition and fuel faults.

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