I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Advanced Marine

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 2133

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

This course introduces the student to marine stern drives, inboard engines, and controls.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports Technology, AAS
Marine and Powersports Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Understand theory and operation related to outboard motors.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Complete lab tasks to industry standards.
Utilize appropriate technology	Operate computer to create work orders.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Complete lab tasks to industry standards;
• Understand theory and operation to industry standards;
• Demonstrate proper throttle and shift adjustments on inboard/outboard applications;
• Demonstrate proper inboard/outboard drive rebuilding procedures;
• Demonstrate proper completion of a service order;
• Demonstrate the knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials in a shop setting;
• Demonstrate computer EFI diagnostics;
• Demonstrate knowledge of stern drive power; and
• Demonstrate knowledge of seasonal maintenance.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Inboard Outboard Systems
• Inboard/Outboard components
• Engine
• Transom plate
• Outdrive
• Inboard/Outboard engine service procedures
• Tune-up
• Seasonal service
• Inboard/Outboard drive service procedures
• Removal/installation
• Off season service procedures
• Oil change
• Draining cooling system
• Cold weather protection
2. Outboard Service
• Electronic fuel injection components
• EFI operation
• Electronic Control module
• Sensor
• Electronic fuel injection diagnostic troubleshooting
• Use of diagnostic tools
• Carburetor synchronization
• Use of specialty tools
• Off season service procedures
• Fuel treatment
• Lubrication
• Engine corrosion protection

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Inboard/Outboard Drive Service
• Removal and installation
• Service manual procedures
• Engine Alignment
• Complete disassembly and reassembly
• Service manual procedures
• Rolling torque
• Gear mesh and back lash
• Gear case sealing
• Off season service procedures
• Lubrication
• Cooling system protection
• Cold weather protection
• Control Adjustments
• Throttle
• Shift
2. Inboard/Outboard Engine Service
• Tune-up procedures
• Ignition
• Carburetion
• Yearly maintenance
• Oil change
• Gear oil change
• Grease fittings
• Off season storage procedures
• Lubrication
• Cooling system draining and protection
3. Outboard Service
• Tune-up procedures
• Fuel system
• Ignition system
• Linkage and controls
• Carburetor adjustments
• Synchronization
• Linkage
• Electronic fuel injection diagnostics
• Scan tools
• Off season storage procedures
• Lubrication
• Internal engine protection