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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Engine Lab
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1118
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 10
4. Course Description:
This course is associated with the Engine Theory course. Students will be assigned lab projects relating to the troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines and fuel systems use on Ag, Construction, and On and Off Highway Trucks.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1118 - Engine Lab
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1118 - Engine Lab
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1117 | Engine Theory | 3 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Military Experience
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
The student will be able to identify alternative solutions to a given problem |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
The student will be able to following a troubleshooting flow chart to identify the root cause of a malfunction. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and associated technical manuals, either electronic or paperback, the student will be able to diagnose specific equipment malfunctions. |
|
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and associated technical manuals, either electronic or paperback, the student will be able to repair and adjust engines, fuel systems, and sub assemblies. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Practice industry standard safety procedures, both general shop and fuel and engines specific.
- Identify utilize basic shop skills to drill, tap, insert threads repair kits and construct owner fabricated tools.
- Utilize safe oxy-acetylene and welding skills
- Properly inspect, remove and replace gears, bearings, and seals
- Identify use proper rebuild skills
- Understand component operation.
- Properly disassemble and reassemble engine, fuel, and sub-assemblies components.
- Test and repair or replace electronic controls related to fuel and engine systems.
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Engine Lab
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1118
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 10
4. Course Description:
This course is associated with the Engine Theory course. Students will be assigned lab projects relating to the troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines and fuel systems use on Ag, Construction, and On and Off Highway Trucks.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1118 - Engine Lab
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1118 - Engine Lab
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1117 | Engine Theory | 3 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Military Experience
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
The student will be able to following a troubleshooting flow chart to identify the root cause of a malfunction. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and associated technical manuals, either electronic or paperback, the student will be able to diagnose specific equipment malfunctions. |
|
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and associated technical manuals, either electronic or paperback, the student will be able to repair and adjust engines, fuel systems, and sub assemblies. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Practice industry standard safety procedures, both general shop and fuel and engines specific.
- Identify utilize basic shop skills to drill, tap, insert threads repair kits and construct owner fabricated tools.
- Utilize safe oxy-acetylene and welding skills
- Properly inspect, remove and replace gears, bearings, and seals
- Identify use proper rebuild skills
- Understand component operation.
- Properly disassemble and reassemble engine, fuel, and sub-assemblies components.
- Test and repair or replace electronic controls related to fuel and engine systems.