Course Syllabus
Course: DMT 1805
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Computerized Engine Controls/Fuel Systems Lab
Semester Approved: Fall 2018
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2023
End Semester: Summer 2024
Catalog Description: This course provides experience on computerized engine diagnostics. Time will be spent on engine performance factors, scan tools, input sensors, computer outputs, etc. It will also cover maintenance, tune up, repair and diagnostic procedures on electronic, hydraulic electric unit injection (HUEI), Bosch in-line, common rail and mechanical fuel systems.
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
Corequisites: DMT 1801
Justification: This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification and National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Diesel and Heavy Duty Mechanics AAS degree.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of NATEF Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs. Students will complete 100% of priority 1, 100% of priority 2, and 100% of priority 3 tasks outlined by NATEF. Students will be assessed by completion of lab sheets and NATEF task lists.
Students will be able to demonstrate the operation of an injector. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and NATEF task list.
Students will be able to diagnose and explain the operation of a ECM. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and NATEF task list.
Students will understand the operational characteristics of an injection pump. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and NATEF task list.
Students will maintain a clean environment. Students will be assessed by their participation in shop clean up.
Content:
Topics include:
• Cummins electronic fuel systems
• Caterpillar electronic fuel systems
• Detroit electronic fuel systems.
• Bosch electronic fuel systems
• Mechanical fuel systems
• Input sensors, function and testing
• Scan tools
• Computer diagnostics
• Drivability problems
• Testing and diagnosing computer controls
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on demonstration, lab sheets, shop cleanliness, and attendance/participation.
NATEF task list, demonstration, and lab sheets 60 to 90%
Shop cleanliness 5 to 25%
Attendance and participation 5 to 25%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
CDX Automotive, Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems, Owen C Duffy and Gus Wright, Jones & Bartlett Learning, current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
Students will be taught using demonstration, supervised lab assignments, and live work in the Diesel Repair Shop with guidance and assistance from the instructors.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15
