SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 3:05:37 AMDET 82A Course Outline as of Spring 2008

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DET 82ATitle:  DIESEL ENGINE OVERHAUL  
Full Title:  Diesel Engine Overhaul
Last Reviewed:1/22/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled43.75
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled2.008 min.Lab Scheduled35.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.50 Contact Total78.75
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  87.50Total Student Learning Hours: 166.25 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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The operating principles and overhaul of the heavy duty diesel engine and related systems. Course involves disassembly and reassembly of engines, using service manuals to inspect components and analyze component failures.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Operating principles and overhaul of the heavy duty diesel engine and related systems. Course involves disassembly and reassembly of engines, using service manuals to inspect components and analyze component failures.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2004Inactive:Fall 2014
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate among types of internal combustion engines according to
  their fuel source.
2. Describe the fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation
  including the following systems:
      -Fuel
      -Lubrication
      -Cooling
      -Intake
      -Exhaust
      -Engine Accessories
3. Analyze and correct the performance of each individual component as
  it relates to total diesel engine operation.
4. Interpret diesel engine disassembly instructions in a service manual
  in order to successfully disassemble and reassemble an engine.
5. Measure, inspect, and evaluate serviceable diesel engine components
  using precision measurement tools and compare data to manufacturers'
  specifications.
6. Select and order diesel engine parts using manufacturers parts systems.
7. Disassemble, inspect, evaluate, adjust, and reassemble a diesel engine
  as part of a team.

Topics and Scope
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1. Engine fundamentals
       a. Engine design
       b. Theory and principals of operation
       c. Internal engine diagnosis
       d. Engine removal procedures
       e. Engine disassembly
       f. Engine cleaning and inspection
2. Blocks and liners
       a. Engine block inspection and service
       b. Liner inspection and service
3. Crankshafts
       a. Crankshaft inspection and service
       b. Crankshaft measurement
       c. Crankshaft bearings and clearance
4. Pistons, rings, connection rod service
       a. Piston inspection and service
       b. Piston ring identification and service
       c. Connection rod inspection
5. Cylinder head service
       a. Valves and seat inspection
       b. Head inspection and service
6. Camshafts
       a. Camshaft inspection and measurement
       b. Camshaft drive systems
       c. Camshaft timing set-up
7. Engine set-up
       a. Valve adjustment
       b. Injector timing
8. Engine lube systems
       a. Engine oils, filters
       b. Lube pumps and systems
9. Engine cooling systems
       a. Coolants and additives
       b. Cooling systems components
       c. Cooling systems diagnosis and repair

Assignments:
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1.  Assigned textbook readings, 40-60 pages per week.
2.  Lab: Perform engine cleaning, disassembly, and measurements.
3.  Observe engine systems and evaluate for conditions related to
   operation.
4.  Perform engine reassembly according to manufacturer recommendations.
5.  Lab worksheets (10-12).
6.  Research and prepare written (3-5 pages) report on topics
   related to modern diesel engines.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
5 - 15%
Lab reports, report
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 30%
Lab worksheets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30%
Structured lab activities
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
25 - 50%
Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, tests (4)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair. Norman, Corinchock,
Goodheart-Wilcox Pub. 7th Ed., 2007.

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