Course Syllabus

Course: DMT 2805

Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Emissions and Emissions Control Devices Lab

Semester Approved: Fall 2018
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2023
End Semester: Summer 2024

Catalog Description: This course teaches Diesel systems that control/regulate the engines output emissions, emission controls, maintenance procedures, repair, diagnosis, and safety. Students will be taught the emission standards and regulations of the federal government and administered by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
Clock/Hour Requirements: 90

Corequisites: DMT 2801


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.


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, 80% of priority 2, and 60% 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 a turbo assembly. 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 Diesel particulate filter. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and NATEF task list.

Students will understand the operational characteristics of selective catalyst reduction system. 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:

• Electronic engine control systems.
• Data aquision system including intake and exhaust systems
• Diesel EGR systems
• Diesel Catalytic Converters
• Diesel Particulate Traps
• Urea injection systems
• NOx, HC, O2, CO2, etc.
• Federal emissions standards
• CAFÉ
• EPA
• 5 Gas Analyzers


Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on NATEF task list, demonstration, shop cleanliness, 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