I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Advanced Outboard and Diagnostics

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 1133

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course covers advanced theory, diagnostics, repair and tune-up of the outboard engine and lower unit. Propellers, rigging, and boat performance are also covered in this course.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports, 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 manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing marine and powersport equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Assess which tools are necessary for diagnosing and repairing marine and powersport equipment after reading the service manual.

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;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to marine engine equipment power train and drive train;
• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate theory and repair as it pertains to outboard maintenance;
• Demonstrate lower unit operation;
• Demonstrate knowledge of propeller design and theory;
• Demonstrate proper propeller maintenance;
• Demonstrate knowledge of correct boat performance; and
• Demonstrate the ability to rig a boat.

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Lower unit theory and operation
• Power flow
• Vertical/horizontal
• Gears and bearings
• Design
• Load forces
• Seals
• Types
• Liquid sealers
• Gaskets
2. Water pump
• Water pump operation
• Positive/negative pressures
• Water pump components
• Impeller
• Housing
• Plate
• Cooling system troubleshooting
• Component testing
3. Propellers
• Propeller theory
• Positive/negative pressures
• Propeller parts
• Blades
• Hubs
4. Diagnostics
• Introduction to manufacturers’ diagnostic software

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. Lower unit removal
• Linkage
• Shafts
• Water tubes
3. Testing
• Pressure test
• Vacuum test
• Shifting
• Forward
• Neutral
• Reverse
4. Disassembly
• Service manual procedures
• Special service tools
• Proper usage and care
• Oil draining
• Oil condition
• Proper disposal
• Component cleaning
• Cleaning components and procedures
• Safety precautions
• Seal removal
5. Lower unit reassembly
• Service manual procedures            
• Special service tools
• Proper usage      
• Pressure/vacuum Testing
• Locating leaks if present
• Filling lower unit with gear oil
6. Lower unit installation and testing
• Proper lubrication
• Drive shaft splines
• Shift shaft
• Water tube
• Attaching lower unit
• Shift shaft connection
• Test lower unit operation
• Proper shifting
• Water pump
7. Propeller repair
• Diagnose problems
• Routine prop maintenance.
8. Boat rigging
• Engine installation
• Proper location
• Using drill fixture
• Sealing
• Control installation and adjustments
  • Cable measuring
  • Attaching cables
  • Cable adjustment
  Instrument installation and wiring
  • Hole saws and drilling
  • Wiring color codes
  • Wire diagrams
  Accessory installation
  • Trolling motors
  • Battery switches
  • Depth finders
  • Bilge pumps
  • Navigation lights