New Course OR Existing Course Author(s): Jason Dearman Subject Area/Course No.: Automotive/ Auto 131 Units: 4 Course Title: Introduction to Diesel Technology Discipline(s): Automotive technology Pre-Requisite(s): none Co-Requisite(s): none Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL-095 Catalog Description: (formerly AUTO-038)This course is designed to introduce students to light duty automotive and truck diesel engine systems. They will learn the differences and advantages of diesel vs. gas engines, as well as the skills necessary to properly diagnose and repair modern high pressure diesel engines and fuel systems. It will provide students new to diesel technology a solid working knowledge of modern diesels, and is a valuable refresher for current automotive technicians that may not be up to date on the latest diesel technology. It will prepare students for the ASE T2 diesel examination. Schedule Description: (formerly AUTO-038) This course will give you the skills to diagnose and repair light duty auto and truck diesel engines, fuel, and emission systems. You will be introduced to the technology, service and maintenance requirements, and proper diagnosis techniques on modern high pressure diesel engines. It will prepare you for the ASE T2 diesel examination. Hrs/Mode of Instruction: Lecture: _48_ Scheduled Lab: 80 HBA Lab: Composition: Activity: Total Hours _128_ Credit Credit Degree Applicable (DA) Grading Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Repeatability 0 Credit Non-Degree (NDA) Letter (LR) 1 Student Choice (SC) 2 3 Last date of Assessment: n/a Cohort #: 2 Please apply for: LMC General Education Requirement(s): Transfer to: CSU UC IGETC Area CSU GE Area C-ID Number Course is Baccalaureate Level: Yes No Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 1 of 7
Signatures: Department Chair Librarian Dean (Technical Review) Curriculum Committee Chair President/Designee CCCCD Approval (Board or Chancellor's Office) STAND ALONE COURSE: YES NO Course approved by Curriculum Committee as Baccalaureate Level: YES NO LMC GE Requirement Approved by the Curriculum Committee: FOR OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT WRITE IN THE SECTION BELOW. Begin in Semester Catalog year 20 /20 Class Max: Dept. Code/Name: T.O.P.s Code: Crossover course 1/ 2: ESL Class: Yes / No DSPS Class: _Yes / No Coop Work Exp: Yes / No Class Code A Liberal Arts & Sciences SAM Code A Apprenticeship Remediation Level B Basic Skills B Developmental Preparatory B Advanced Occupational NBS Not Basic Skills C Adult/Secondary Basic Education C Clearly Occupational D Personal Development/Survival D Possibly Occupational E For Substantially Handicapped E* Non-Occupational F Parenting/Family Support G Community/Civic Development *Additional criteria needed H General and Cultural 1 One level below transfer I Career/Technical Education 2 Two levels below transfer J Workforce Preparation Enhanced 3 Three levels below transfer K Other non-credit enhanced Not eligible for enhanced Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 2 of 7
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes: General Education SLOs: At the completion of the LMC general education program, a student will: 1. read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. 2. understand connections among disciplines and apply interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 3. think critically and creatively 4. consider the ethical implications inherent in knowledge, decision-making and action. 5. possess a worldview informed by diverse social, multicultural and global perspectives. None Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs): 1. Be prepared to enter the automotive field, as a general repair technician at all general service and repair stations, or apprentice level at the dealership level (manufacture level), and demonstrate the abilities and behaviors of an automotive professional. 2. Demonstrate the ability to locate, understand and use the repair information found in either repair manuals or online resources including wiring diagrams, trouble trees, torque specs, and all other necessary information. 3. Demonstrate the ability to properly diagnose, adjust and repair all major automotive systems. Meeting or exceed all manufacture specifications. 4. Be prepared to take and pass all ASE examinations A1 A8 and the L1 advanced ASE examination. 5. Clearly explain and practice all safety standards with regard to lifting equipment, shop machinery (brake lathe, strut compressor, machining equipment), chemicals, tool usage, and proper procedures regarding oil and chemical disposal. Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): 1. Safely perform standard shop practices. (PSLO 5) 2. Identify the major components of a modern high pressure diesel engine and explain their functions. (PSLO 1,2,3,4) 3. Explain and demonstrate the importance of cleanliness and regular maintenance required for modern diesel engines. (PSLO 2,3,4) 4. Perform detailed testing on low and high pressure diesel fuel systems. (PSLO 1,2,3,4) 5. Describe the difference between gas and diesel engines, systems, controls, emissions systems and the advantages of diesel. (PSLO 2,3,4) Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 3 of 7
Assessment Instruments: Homework Lab assignment Midterms and Final exam CSLO 1 X CSLO 2 X X CSLO 3 X X X CSLO 4 X X CSLO 5 X X CSLO 1: Lab assignment: Will be assessed through class projects within the automotive lab including but not limited to a student demonstrating the ability to properly maintain a safe work environment, keep tools clean and organized. CSLO 2: Lab assignment: Identify the major components of a modern high pressure diesel engine and explain their functions. The instructor will evaluate the assignment through observation and a final check of the tune up performed by the student. CSLO 3: Homework assignment: Homework assignments are assigned from required reading within the course textbook Automotive Diesel Technology. Assignments may be based in short quiz format or written question format dependent upon the content of the chapter Lab assignment: The student will demonstrate the ability to test and repair, perform regular maintenance to the critical standards required for diesel engine systems Midterms and Final exam: Exams will follow ASE format (industry test standards) As both a lab project and final exam the student will be assessed on both knowledge of the subject and demonstrating techniques learned during lab. CSLO 4: Lab assignment: The instructor will evaluate the students ability to properly install fuel system testing equipment, perform diagnostic tests, and evaluate the test results to complete an effective repair. Midterms and Final exam: Exams will follow ASE format (industry test standards) and assess the student s ability to describe the operation of and diagnostic methods related to fuel system testing equipment and procedures. CSLO 5: Homework assignment: Homework assignments are assigned from required reading within the course textbook related to diesel engine mechanical components, fuel systems and emissions controls, their differences, and how they operate. Lab assignment: The instructor will evaluate the students ability to identify and explain the operation of various engine, fuel and emission system components. Midterms and Final exam: Exams will follow ASE format (industry test standards) and assess the student s ability to describe the various diesel engine mechanical components, fuel systems and emissions controls and their operation. Method of Evaluation/Grading: A level student work is characterized by: Exams and homework that accurately answer questions regarding diesel engines, their fuel and emissions systems at 90% or above; lab work that safely selects and correctly applies advanced diagnostic procedures to successfully diagnose and repair diesel engine, fuel and emission systems that meet manufactures specifications with minimal or no guidance and including detailed and accurate repair work order with explanation for each diagnosis and repair made. C level student work is characterized: Exams and homework that accurately answer questions regarding diesel engines, their fuel and emissions systems at 70% to 79%; lab work that safely selects and correctly applies advanced diagnostic procedures to successfully diagnose and repair diesel engine, fuel and emission systems that Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 4 of 7
meet manufactures specifications with minimal or no guidance and including detailed and accurate repair work order with explanation for each diagnosis and repair made. Student progress in this course will be evaluated through written examinations covering required text materials, and lab projects required for all students. The evaluation will consist as follows: Homework and quizzes = Midterms @ 100 points = Lab examinations/participation = Final examination @ 100 points = 100 points 200 points 200 points 100 points 600 points Grades will be assigned based on student performance and total points accumulated. The general grading scale which will be applied is as follows: A = 540 600 points B = 480 539 points C = 420 479 points D = 360 419 points F= below -- 359 points Course Content: Lab and lecture content is the same Chapter 1: Introduction A. Orientation B. Safety C. Course Objectives D. Testing Sections E. Diesel Engine Development F. Compression Ignition G. Diesel Engine Combustion Chambers Chapter 3: Cylinder Components A. Piston Design and Construction B. Piston and Ring Service C. Cylinder Service and Repair D. Piston Pins and Rods Chapter 4: Cylinder Blocks and Terminology A. Cylinder Block Design B. Block Construction C. Engine Balance D. Cylinder Construction E. Crankshafts and Flywheels Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Systems A. Cylinder Head Classification B. Cylinder Head Components C. Valve Train Operation D. Cylinder Head Servicing Chapter 6: Cooling and Lubrication Systems A. Cooling System Components and Construction B. Lubrication Systems C. Engine Oils D. Limiting Factors to Oil Life E. Oil Sampling and Analysis Chapter 12: Air induction and Crankcase Ventilation Systems Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 5 of 7
A. Functions and Air Supply Requirements B. Air Filters C. Starting Aids D. Crankcase Ventilation Chapter 7: Low Pressure Fuel Systems A. Diesel Fuel B. Biodiesel C. Additives and Filtering D. Low pressure Delivery Systems Chapter 8: Functions of High Pressure Fuel Systems A. Metering Function B. Injection Timing C. Fuel Injection Rate Control D. Atomization E. Distribution of Fuel Chapter 9: Hydraulic Nozzles and Unit Injectors A. What are Injector Nozzles? B. Nozzle Construction and Operation C. Nozzle Service D. Electronic Unit Injectors E. EUI Operating Principles F. Stages of Injection Chapter 10: Hydraulically Actuated Electronic Unit Injector (HEUI) Systems A. The HEUI Advantage B. HEUI System Components C. HEUI System Injectors D. HEUI-B Split Shot and PRIME Injectors E. Generation II HEUI Systems F. G2 Construction and Operation G. Injection Cycle H. High Pressure Actuation I. HEUI Diagnosis Chapter 11: Common Rail High Pressure Fuel injection Systems A. What is Common Rail? B. Why Common Rail? C. HPCR Fuel System Construction D. CR Injectors E. Bosch CR Injectors F. CR Injector Operation G. Bosch CRS3 Piezo Injectors H. Delphi CR Systems I. Siemens CR Injector J. Construction and Operation K. Engine Management Using CR Fuel Systems Chapter 13 Fixed and Wastegated Turbochargers A. What is a Turbocharger? B. Types of Turbochargers C. Functions of Fixed Geometry Turbochargers D. How Turbochargers Work E. Wastegated Turbochargers F. Center Housing and Bearings Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 6 of 7
Chapter 14 Variable Geometry Turbochargers and Charge Air Coolers A. Variable Geometry Turbochargers B. Series Sequential Turbocharging C. Charge Air Aftercooling D. Testing and Servicing ATAAC Chapter 15: Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems A. Functions of the Exhaust System B. Exhaust Emission Aftertreatment Devices C. Diesel Engine Catalysts D. Diesel Particulate Filters E. Selective Catalyst Reduction F. Liquid SCR Components G. Exhaust Gas Recirculation H. EGR System Operation Chapter 16: Onboard Diagnostics for Diesels A. Origins and Development of OBD B. OBD-II Requirements C. OBD-II Diagnostic Codes D. Diesel OBD Monitors E. Major System Monitors F. Comprehensive Component Monitor G. Rationality Monitor H. Onboard Diagnostic Software I. Diesel Engine After treatment Monitors J. Electronic Service Tools-Scanners Lab By Arrangement Activities (If Applicable): N/A Instructional Methods: Lecture Lab Activity Problem-based Learning/Case Studies Collaborative Learning/Peer Review Demonstration/Modeling Role-Playing Discussion Computer Assisted Instruction Other (explain) Textbooks: Automotive Diesel Technology, Gus Wright, ISBN-10: 0131574531 ISBN-13: 9780131574533, 2013 Prentice Hall Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 7 of 7