For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
After completing this course students will be able to;
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- Define and explain terminology associated with engine operating principles.
- Identify and explain the purpose of major engine components.
- Identify and classify engines.
- Identify and explain four-stroke engine operation and valve timing.
- Identify and describe Miller cycle engine operation.
- Identify and describe two-stroke engine operation.
- Describe and explain factors which influence compression ignition combustion characteristics.
- Identify limiting factors for spark and compression ignition system efficiency.
- Identify and explain the effects of fuel system properties on diesel combustion.
- Identify and explain the effects of abnormal combustion.
- Define and explain terminology associated with combustion principles and compression ignition.
- Identify and describe emission-related features of cylinder components.
- Define and explain terminology associated with cylinder components.
- Classify pistons according to their application and design.
- Identify the types of diesel engine pistons rings, piston pins, and connecting rods and their applications.
- Describe the construction features and functions of diesel engine pistons rings, piston pins, and connecting rods. .
- Select appropriate tools for performing diagnostic tests and repairs on cylinder components.
- Interpret the results of diagnostic tests and measurements of cylinder components.
- Identify and describe the functions, construction, composition, types, styles, and applications of diesel engine cylinder block and crankshaft assemblies.
- Identify and describe inspection, testing, and diagnostic procedures on diesel engine cylinder block assemblies.
- Identify common causes of abnormal wear, bending, and torsional stress of crankshafts.
- Identify and classify cylinder heads and associated components.
- Describe the functions, construction, composition, types, styles, and applications of diesel engine cylinder head assemblies.
- Describe common inspections and testing and diagnostic procedures on diesel engine cylinder head assemblies.
- Explain the operating principles of diesel engine lubrication systems.
- Describe the purpose, properties, function, composition, types, and applications of diesel engine lubricating oils.
- Identify and describe the types, functions, construction features, and applications of diesel engine lubrication system components.
- Describe the inspection and testing procedures for a diesel engine lubrication system.
- Explain the operating principles of the diesel engine cooling system and its components.
- Identify and describe the construction features, types, and applications of the diesel engine cooling system and its components.
- Describe the inspection and testing procedures for a diesel engine cooling system and its components.
- Students will learn comprehensive theory, operation and terminology of the internal combustion engine.
- Students will learn how to read measuring tools such as micrometers
- Students will understand how to disassemble, inspect, measure and assemble a short
- Students will understand engine cooling and lubrication systems
- Students will understand how to inspect a cylinder head and valve train and how to diagnosis engine problems
- Introduction
- Engine Terminology
- Engine Components
- Measuring Engine Power
- Engine Classification
- Miller Cycle Diesels
- Engine Systems
- Combustion Fundamentals
- Spark Ignition Systems
- Compression Ignition Systems
- Combustion in Diesel Engines
- Direct Injection
- Indirect Injection
- Pistons, Piston Rings and Piston Pins
- Connecting Rods
- Fundamentals of Cylinder Blocks
- Crankshafts
- Types of Cylinder Blocks-Engine Block Service
- Engine Bearings
- Maintenance of Cylinder Blocks and Bearings
- Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains-Components-Maintenance
- Lubrication Systems- Components-Maintenance-Engine oil Fundamental
- Lecture
- Demonstrations
- Training aids
- Video Presentations
- Task Sheets
- Text Books
- NATEF Task- Sheets
- ALLDATA
- Engine models
- Engine Training Videos
- Varies engine component
- Lecture PowerPoint presentation
- Skill Drill PowerPoint presentation
Assignments
Tests and assignments
Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.
- Outcome 1
- Outcomes 3,4,5
- Outcomes 6
- Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.