I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Engine Theory
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1117
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers Engine and Electrical related Safety concerns relating to general shop practices and tools used when maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing Engine and Electrical systems and components. The Theory and principals of Engine systems, Fuel systems, components, and sub-assemblies used on construction, mobile, and truck related systems will be covered.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1117 - Engine Theory
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1117 - Engine Theory
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1118 | Engine Lab | 5 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):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma
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Diploma
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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology AAS
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AAS
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Select the proper technical manual to troubleshoot a failure by following a troubleshooting flow chart using appropriate industry safety practices. |
| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Pass @ 85% or better an alternative written test for a Web enhanced assignment |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
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Troubleshoot engine starting problems related to the fuel system using appropriate industry safety practices. |
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Troubleshoot engine power complaints related to engine timing using appropriate industry safety practices. |
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. The theory and operation of internal combustion engines, sub assembly system and safety practices.
- Diesel engines and systems
- Mechanical fuel systems
- Electronic fuel systems
- Gasoline engines and systems
- Natural Gas, LP, and alternative fuels engines and systems
2. Component operation, testing, and repair practices for all engine components, and sub assemblies.
3. Safety related to general shop practices and Engine and Electrical testing, diagnosis, and repair.
4. Specific Critical functions covered will be:
- Safety and Professionalism
- Industry related terminology
- Engine related service and testing tools
- Engine Theory and operation
- Maintenance practices
- Component rebuild
- Fuel and governing systems
- Diagnostics
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Students are given a complete running engine and all components taught in class and can practice the troubleshooting, repairing, and testing those components and systems. Students are given live equipment with failed systems or components and are required to troubleshoot the problems and report or repair, and to perform failure analysis.
- During Lab assignments students trained in, are directed to follow, CLC and OEM safety polices and procedures.