Course Syllabus
Course: AGTM 1210
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Business
Title: Small Engines Power Systems
Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029
Catalog Description: Students will apply principles and techniques of small engine power systems used in the agricultural industry, particularly agricultural production. Proper use of tools, equipment, and safety will be emphasized in maintaining and repairing small engines.
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 2; Lab: 2
Justification: The principles and techniques used to operate, maintain, and repair small gasoline engines directly relate to large-scale industrial equipment. This course will introduce students to engine function and operation. This course benefits those looking to become service technicians, equipment dealers, and store managers in the agriculture industry. Students enrolled in this course will be required to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance of a small gasoline engine. This process will require hands-on time in the lab.This course is similar to USU as ASTE 3080.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Select, operate, maintain, and repair small internal combustion engines. Students will be evaluated through lab activities.
Analyze and troubleshoot internal combustion engines. Students will disassemble and reassemble an engine. Students will be assessed through lab activities, exams, and assignments.
Maintain internal combustion engines. Students will change oil, clean and change filters, and use proper lubrication techniques. Students will be assessed through lab activities, exams, and assignments.
Operate small equipment powered by internal combustion engines. Students will be assessed through lab activities.
Apply physical science laws and principles with agricultural power units, machinery, and equipment. Students will be assessed through lab activities, exams, and assignments.
Provide preventive maintenance in the care and operation of internal combustion engines. Students will demonstrate common maintenance techniques through lab activities and presentations.
Content:
Course objectives will be accomplished by providing students with the following learning experiences: identify components and systems of internal combustion engines and describe their operation; use the operator's manual to operate and maintain an engine properly; explain the meaning of troubleshooting, and list the common engine problems identified/solved by troubleshooting; explain the functions of engine systems, including air, fuel, exhaust, ignition, lubrication, and cooling; assess the importance of proper preventive maintenance of internal combustion engines; perform preventive maintenance on engine systems; perform preventive maintenance on power units and implements; operate basic power units and equipment.
Key Performance Indicators:
Student learning will be based upon several performance indicators which will show competency in this area, primarily through assignments and activities as these will be fundamental in the designing and operation processes.
Assignments 20 to 30%
Lab activities 40 to 50%
Class presentations 0 to 10%
Exams 10 to 20%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Text: Small Engines current edition: R. Bruce RadcliffSmall Engines Workbook
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will encourage and welcome respectful dialogue from a diverse range of ideas, topics, and perspectives. In addition, equitable access will be available to all involved in this course including students and faculty. Students will be encouraged to share cultural experiences and identities, allowing others to learn from their perspectives. This will allow students from all backgrounds to foster respect, understanding, and cooperation, further increasing diversity.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15
