Course Syllabus
Course: DMT 1105
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Diesel Engine Repair Lab
Semester Approved: Fall 2020
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
End Semester: Spring 2026
Catalog Description: This course gives students the hands-on lab experience for DMT 1101. 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: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
Corequisites: DMT 1101
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 and certificates.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Diesel Training Programs. Students will complete 95% of priority 1, 80% of priority 2, and 50% of priority 3 tasks outlined by ASE Education Foundation. They will be assessed by completion of lab sheets and ASE Education Foundation task lists.
Students will be able to diagnose mechanical engine problems and identify needed repairs. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and ASE Education Foundation task list.
Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools for engine measurements and repair. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and ASE Education Foundation task list.
Students will be able to disassemble and reassemble a Diesel engine. Students will be assessed by completion of appropriate lab sheets, demonstration, and ASE Education Foundation task list.
Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment. Students will be assessed by their participation in regular shop clean-up and the maintenance of their work station.
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 crankshaft and camshafts
• Engine reassembly and installation
• Inspection and repair of engine lubricating and cooling systems.
We believe that a classroom and the teaching that happens within should value diversity and strive to be inclusive. This course will seek out sources of information from a diverse group of experts (e.g., guests, videos, resource material, etc.).
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on the completion of their ASE Education Foundation task list through, demonstration, the completion of lab sheets, and participation.
ASE task list, demonstration, and lab sheets 80 to 95%
Participation/Attendance 0 to 20%
Shop clean-up 5 to 20%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
CDX Medium Heavy duty Truck, Owen C Duffy, Gus Wright current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lab class taught in conjunction with a lecture class, DMT 1101. Students will be taught using demonstration, supervised lab assignments, and live work in the Diesel Repair Shop with guidance and assistance from the instructors.
In compliance with the Chronicle of Higher Education guide, How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive, this course will:
-Provide structure with lab assignments
-Connect with students personally
-Limit high stakes assignments and incorporate several assignments with lower point values.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15
