I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Basic Engines

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 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:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites
Must be enrolled in Marine and Powersports Technology program

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 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:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for small engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to small engine, marine engine equipment power train and chassis systems;
•  Apply preventative maintenance concepts to small engine equipment care and storage;
•  Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems;
•  Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates; and
• 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.

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
• Sizes
• Grades
• Metric Fasteners
• Sizes
• Grades
• 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
• Fuel filters
• Carburetors
• Testing
• Cleaning
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