AUTO-230: Automotive Diesel Principles

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Automotive Technology
Department
Automotive Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Automotive
Course Number
230
Course Title
Automotive Diesel Principles
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
AUTO-105 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Explains the operating principles of the four-stroke diesel engine used in the automobile, including the construction, service, and diagnosis of the various engine systems. Laboratory activities.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Diesel Engine Principles
  2. Diesel vs. Gasoline Comparison (engines / components)
  3. Diesel Fuel Properties
  4. Theory of ignition
  5. Clean Diesel Technology, Lowering Nox and PM Levels
  6. Supercharger Types and Operating Principles
  7. Diagnosis and Service
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Disassemble, measure, analyze components, reassemble Diesel engines.
  • Sketch, label and define the Diesel engine components.
  • Locate and identify components on Diesel engines.
  • Describe the operation of Diesel emission control devices.
  • Describe the construction and operation of Supercharging / Turbocharging devices.
  • Identify proper fuel for various operating conditions.
  • Explain compression ignition and its application to the 4 stroke cycle.
  • Explain the need for emission related components.
  • Describe service and maintenance required for emission related devices.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Measurable objectives will be evaluated by the instructor based on accuracy and proficiency and completion of assigned tasks. Homework, class participation, lab activities, quizzes and tests will be used as criteria to assign the student’s final earned grade for this class.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Students must take notes on demonstrations, carefully read and analyze assigned course materials and perform exercises to determine their competence in servicing modern diesel power systems.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2020
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2020