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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
AGMEC 163 | Title:
SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES |
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Full Title:
Small Gasoline Engines |
Last Reviewed:11/25/2019 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 17.50 |
Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 4.00 | | Contact Total | 70.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
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:
AGMEC 63
Catalog Description:
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The practical aspects of the repair and safe operation of small gasoline engines are emphasized. Troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, reassembly and appropriate use of engines found on equipment such as lawn mowers, rototillers, blowers, weed eaters, etc., are covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The practical aspects of the repair and safe operation of small gasoline engines are emphasized. Troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, reassembly and appropriate use of engines found on equipment such as lawn mowers, rototillers, blowers, weed eaters, etc., are covered.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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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. Identify the basic parts and operation of a common small gas engine.
2. Demonstrate the proper techniques for the operation and repair of common small gas engines.
Objectives:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the basic parts of a small gas engine.
2. Explain the proper operation of a gas engine.
3. Analzye common small gas engine problems.
4. Disassemble and reassemble a small gas engine.
5. Outline the maintenance practices for one common small gas engine.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction
A. Overview of engine types
B. Engine operation and safety
C. Operating principles
D. Definition and importance of maintenance and repairs
E. Outline routine service and adjustment to engines
F. Analyze engine problems.
II. Engine operator skills
A. Safety checks
B. Starting
C. Basic operating principles
III. Disassemble the engine
A. Identify the parts of an engine
B. Safe use of common tools for engine maintenance to disassemble
C. Perform proper cleaning and lube procedures
IV. Reassemble the engine
A. Equipment maintenance procedures
B. Safe use of common tools for engine maintenance to reassemble
C. Adjust engine settings
Assignments:
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1. Skill and performance exams: Disassemble and reassemble engines
2. Reading 5-10 pages/week.
3. Analyze engine problems.
4. Quizzes, midterm, final exam.
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 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 20 - 40% |
Analyze engine problems. | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 20 - 30% |
Skill and performance exams: Disassemble and reassemble engines | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 40% |
Quizzes, midterm, final exam. | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Reading maintenance manuals. Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Small Engines. 3rd Edition. Radcliff, R. Amer Technical Pub: 2009.
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