I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Marine Outboard II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 1132

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course covers advanced theory and repair of the electrical systems, carburetion, and tune-up of the outboard engine.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required 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	Perform tasks to manufacturer’s specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow shop procedures in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
Utilize appropriate technology	Complete lab tasks.

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

Complete required lab tasks to industry standards;

Demonstrate proper completion of a service order;

Demonstrate the ability to maintain a clean and professional shop setting;

Demonstrate the knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials in a shop setting;

Demonstrate the ability to look up the proper parts for a repair job;

Demonstrate the knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials in a shop setting;

Demonstrate the ability to show and explain cooling and oiling passages in an outboard powerhead;

Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;

Demonstrate testing various ignition systems with a multimeter;

Demonstrates theory and repair of electrical systems;

Demonstrates theory and repair of fuel systems; and

Demonstrates theory and repair of outboard maintenance.

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Outboard Powerhead
• Testing procedures
• Compression
• Spark
• Leak down
• Disassembly
• Service procedures
• Inspection
• Powerhead components
• Reassembly
• Service manual procedures

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Demonstrate safety
• Use proper safety equipment
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Follow proper safety procedures
• Tool usage
• Equipment/machine usage
2. Powerhead Overall
• Test Spark, Compression and Leak Down
• Powerhead disassembly
• Lab job sheet
• Service manual procedures
• Component identification
• Crankcase
• Piston and rings
• Connecting rods
• Bearings
• Valves
• Cleaning components
• Cleaning materials and procedures
• Powerhead reassembly
• Lab job sheet
• Service manual procedures
• Timing/synchronizing  and adjusting
• Ignition timing
• Throttle opening
3. Carburetor
• Carburetor disassembly and reassembly
• Manufactures procedures
• Carburetor adjustments
• Float
• Low speed
• High speed
4. 4.  Ignition
• Ignition components identification
• Magnets
• Coils
• Switches
• Modules
• Testing ignition components
• OHMS
• Volts