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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Marine Outboard I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MASE 1130
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to marine power and the theory and operation of an outboard powerhead.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MASE 1130 - Marine Outboard I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MASE 1130 - Marine Outboard I
All Course(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MASE 1132 | Marine Outboard II | 4 cr. |
| MASE 1134 | Marine Lower Unit | 4 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
Marine and Small Engine Technology, AAS
Marine and Small Engine 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 . |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Diagnose and repair powersport equipment. |
| 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 |
|
Demonstrate knowledge related to outboard motor systems. |
|
|
Demonstrate understanding of theory related to outboard motor systems. |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge of marine terminology. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Marine Terminology
- Identify model and serial numbers
- Locating V.I.N. Tag
- Using a model year guide
- Identify outboard motor length
- Area of the O/B to measure
- Identify outboard components
- Powerhead
- Mid section/exhaust housing
- Gearcase/lower unit
- Two-cycle theory
- Two cycle engine operation
- Intake
- Compression
- Power
- Exhaust
- Internal components of a two cycle engine
- Crankcase
- Piston
- Connecting rod
- Cylinder
- Bearings
- Ignition Systems
- Magneto ignition systems
- CDI ignition systems
- CDI ignition operation and components
- Magnets
- Coils
- Capacitors
- Diodes
- SCR switch
- Fuel System
- Carburetor theory and operation
- Starting systems
- Float system
- Idle system
- High speed system
- Carburetor components
- Venturi
- Jets
- Mixture needles
- Fuel pump theory and operation
- Positive/negative pressures
- Check valves
- Starting/Charging Systems
- Charging system theory and components
- Starting system theory and components
- Batteries
- Solenoids
- Starter motor
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Marine Outboard I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MASE 1130
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to marine power and the theory and operation of an outboard powerhead.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MASE 1130 - Marine Outboard I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MASE 1130 - Marine Outboard I
All Course(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MASE 1132 | Marine Outboard II | 4 cr. |
| MASE 1134 | Marine Lower Unit | 4 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
Marine and Small Engine Technology, AAS
Marine and Small Engine 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 |
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 |
|
Demonstrate knowledge related to outboard motor systems. |
|
|
Demonstrate understanding of theory related to outboard motor systems. |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge of marine terminology. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Marine Terminology
- Identify model and serial numbers
- Locating V.I.N. Tag
- Using a model year guide
- Identify outboard motor length
- Area of the O/B to measure
- Identify outboard components
- Powerhead
- Mid section/exhaust housing
- Gearcase/lower unit
- Two-cycle theory
- Two cycle engine operation
- Intake
- Compression
- Power
- Exhaust
- Internal components of a two cycle engine
- Crankcase
- Piston
- Connecting rod
- Cylinder
- Bearings
- Ignition Systems
- Magneto ignition systems
- CDI ignition systems
- CDI ignition operation and components
- Magnets
- Coils
- Capacitors
- Diodes
- SCR switch
- Fuel System
- Carburetor theory and operation
- Starting systems
- Float system
- Idle system
- High speed system
- Carburetor components
- Venturi
- Jets
- Mixture needles
- Fuel pump theory and operation
- Positive/negative pressures
- Check valves
- Starting/Charging Systems
- Charging system theory and components
- Starting system theory and components
- Batteries
- Solenoids
- Starter motor