Course Syllabus
Course: DMT 1101
Division: Business and Applied TechDepartment: Transportation Technology
Title: Diesel Engine Repair
Semester Approved: Spring 2019
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
End Semester: Fall 2024
Catalog Description: This course will instruct students on the basic operation, parts, and overhaul procedures of diesel engines. The course provides theory on four-stroke diesel engines, their design, structure, operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Students will receive detailed instruction on engine lubrication, air, cooling, and exhaust systems.
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
Corequisites: DMT 1105
Justification: This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Diesel Technology AAS degree.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will understand 4-stroke theory and the requirements for the proper operation of an internal combustion engine. Students will be assessed by completion of the 4 stroke quiz and completion of chapter review questions.
Students will learn about the appropriate specialized tools for engine measurements and repair. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes and chapter review questions.
Students will understand the appropriate steps to disassemble and reassemble a diesel engine. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes and chapter review questions.
Content:
•Course specific safety
•Theory of engine operation
•Engine diagnosis
•Engine measuring and reconditioning tools and equipment
•Engine removal and disassembly
•Cylinder head and valve train disassembly and inspection
•Reconditioning the cylinder head
•Inspection and reconditioning the cylinder block
•Engines past, present, and future
•Inspection and reconditioning crank shaft and camshafts
•Engine reassembly and installation
•Inspection and repair of engine lubricating and cooling systems.
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on homework assignments, quizzes, attendance, and a final test.
Homework and quizzes 10 to 80%
Final test 5 to 25%
Attendance 0 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
CDX Medium Heavy duty Truck, Owen C Duffy, Gus Wright current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lecture class taught in conjunction with a lab, DMT 1105. Students will be taught using lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15