I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Basic Engines
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MASE 1101
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the basic understanding of the theory and operation of two-stroke and four-stroke engines.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MASE 1101 - Basic Engines
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Must be enrolled in Marine and Small Technology program
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MASE 1101 - Basic Engines
All Credit(s) from the following...
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MASE 1103 | Basic Engines Lab | 4 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
Marine and Small Engine Technology |
AAS Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Perform tasks to manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome |
MnTC Goal Area |
Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations |
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Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for small engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools |
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Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to small engine, marine engine equipment power train and chassis systems |
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Apply preventative maintenance concepts to small engine equipment care and storage |
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Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems |
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Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates |
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Safety in the Small Gas Engine Shop
- Basic shop safety
- Review shop safety rules and consequences
2. Tools and Measuring Instruments
- Review hand tools and their proper uses
- Review torque and why it’s used
- Inch pounds
- Foot pounds
- Torque formula for adapters
3. Fasteners, Sealants, and Gaskets
- Standard fasteners
- Metric Fasteners
- Sealants and Chemicals
- Types and proper uses of them
- Gaskets
- Proper use and importance of removal of old gaskets
4. Engine Construction and Principles of Operation
- Basic components of an engine and how they work
- Four stroke engines
- Two stroke engines
5. Two-Cycle and Four-Cycle Engines
- How they are different
- How do you need to diagnose them differently
6. Measuring Engine Performance
- Horse power
- Torque
- Efficiency
7. Fuel and Emission Control Systems
- How fuel systems work-General
8. Carburetion
- Carburetor theory
- Carburetor components
- Advanced Carburetor Theory
9. Ignition Systems
- Electrical Theory
- Magnetism
- Ignition coils
- Primary windings
- Secondary windings
10. Lubrication Systems
- Types of oil
- Types of lubricating systems
11. Cooling Systems
- Air cooled systems
- Water cooled systems
- Oil cooled systems
12. Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Oil changes
- Air filters
- Engine failure analysis
13. Fuel System Service
14. Ignition and Electrical System Service
- Ohms Law
- Multimeter basics
- Testing ignition coils
- Testing other coils
- Testing switches
15. Engine Inspection, Disassembly, and Cylinder Reconditioning
- How to measure components
- Micrometers
- Telescoping gauges
- Small hole gauges
- Go – No Go gauges
- Dial calipers
16. Piston and Piston Ring Service
- How to inspect pistons and rings
- Types of rings
17. Bearing, Crankshaft, Valve, and Camshaft Service
- Types of bearings
- Parts of the crankshaft
- Valve train components