SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 3:12:59 AMDET 182B Course Outline as of Fall 2018

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DET 182BTitle:  DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS  
Full Title:  Diesel Fuel Systems
Last Reviewed:1/22/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.2517.5 max.Lecture Scheduled39.38
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled2.258 min.Lab Scheduled39.38
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.50 Contact Total78.75
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  78.75Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  DET 82B

Catalog Description:
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An in-depth study of heavy duty diesel engine fuel and electronic control systems. Students perform service, maintenance and diagnosis of diesel engine fuel systems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of DET 182A


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100; and DET 179

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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An in-depth study of heavy duty diesel engine fuel and electronic control systems. Students perform service, maintenance and diagnosis of diesel engine fuel systems.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of DET 182A
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100; and DET 179
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
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:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Diagnose and repair modern diesel engine fuel systems.
2.  Diagnose and repair electronically controlled engines.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Carry out diagnostic procedures to deduce necessary repairs and
    perform tune-up procedures to correct engine performance.
2. Identify and evaluate electronic systems components.
3. Perform diagnosis and repairs on an electronic control
    system.
4. Identify different types of engine fuel systems.
5. Use engine tune-up and diagnostic tools and instruments effectively.
6. Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.

Topics and Scope
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I. Diesel Fuel Systems and Components*
    A. Diesel fuel properties and charactersicts
    B. Low-pressure fuel systems
    C. Functions of high-pressure systems
    D. Hydraulic nozzles
    E. Governors
    F. Multiple plunger injection pumps
    G. Mechanical distributor injection pumps
II. Electronic Signaling and Sensors*
    A. Electronic signal processing principles
    B. Sensors
III. Electronic Injection Systems and Components*
    A. Electronic distributor injection pumps
    B. Electronic unit injectors and unit pumps
    C. Cummins unit injection system
    D. Hydraulically acutuated electronic unit injector systems
    E. Common rail fuel systems
IV. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems*
    A. Air induction systems
    B. Fixed geometry and wastegated turbochargers
    C. Variable geometry and series turbochargers
    D. Exhaust gas recirculation
    E. Charge air cooling
    F. Exhaust aftertreatment systems
    G. Exhaust systems and engine retarders
    H. On-Board diagnostics
V. Hybrid Systems and Alternate Fuels
    A. Hybrid drive systems and series-type hybrid drives
    B. Alternative fuels properties and charateristics
    C. Natural gas combustion systems
 
*The above sections are covered in both Lecture and Lab.

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Read 40 to 60 pages a week
2. Ten to fifteen tests to include final
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Perform engine diagnostic tests
2. Evaluate engine performance and correct deficiencies
3. Complete NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) recommended
    task sheets
4. Daily work logs (work assigned, work completed)

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
0 - 25%
Daily work log
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 30%
Task Sheets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 30%
Engine diagnostics tests and repairs
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 50%
Tests to include final
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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Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Engines. Wright, Gus. Jones and Bartlett Learning. 2017
Instructor prepared materials

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