Course: DMT 1801
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Computerized Engine Controls/Fuel Systems
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: 2; Lab: 0
Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
Corequisites: DMT 1805
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: Students will be able to demonstrate the operation of an injector. Students will be assessed by completion of assignments, quizzes, demonstration, and a final test.
Students will be able to diagnose and explain the operation of a ECM. Students will be assessed by completion of assignments, quizzes, demonstration, and a final test.
Students will understand the operational characteristics of an injection pump. Students will be assessed by completion of assignments, quizzes, demonstration, and a final test.
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 assignments, quizzes, demonstrations, attendance/participation, and a final test.
assignments, quizzes, demonstrations 50 to 70%
Final test 20 to 30%
Attendance and participation 10 to 20%
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 lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
Instructional Mediums: Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 15
