Diesel Engine Testing & Repair II Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

DEMR-2412-002 Diesel Engine Testing & Repair II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: AUMT 1305

Course Description

Continuation of Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I. Coverage of testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems and specialized tools.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbook,  Diesel Technology,

Publisher, The Goodheart-Wilcox Company,Inc.

Author: Norman,Corinchock

Textbook 7th edition, Diesel Technology, ISBN-10 # 1-59070-770-2

Workbook 7th edition, Diesel Technology, ISBN-10 # 1-59070-771-0

 

 

Supplies

Tools are not required to be brought to class by the student. Necessary tools and equipment are provided for in class use for assigned class and lab projects.

Tools are required for student employment during program and before graduation.Tool Purchase Opportunities with discounts at Sears, Mac, Snap-on and Western Equipment will be given and encouraged.

Cost for these tools and boxes average $1500.00 - $ 2000.00. You are responsible for purchasing these tool before graduation.

Safety Glasses required on the first class day and each time entering and or working on skills development in the lab-shop. Leave and extra pair in your car, just in case...

Amarillo College shirts are required to be worn each day of class.

Long pants and non-slip shoes are required.

 

Student Performance

A continuation of Diesel Engine Testing and Repair 1. Coverage of testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems and  specialized tools.  An in-depth coverage of disassembly, repair, identification, evaluation, and reassembling of diesel engines.

The student will identify engine components and their working relationship to the engine, evaluate engine components by inspection, testing, and / or measurement, and demonstrate disassembly and reassemble and/or starting of the diesel engine.

Utilize ASE test questions in chapter testing and classroom lectures and N.A.T.E.F. competency’s in the class lab and engine lab to prepare students for a through understanding of the subject.

Lecture and discuss Chapters 14-15-17-18-19-20-21. Test is ASE format multiple choice.

Lectures and hands on assignments help prepare students for the A.S.E. Certification tests given twice a year on MED/HVY Diesel Engines T-2 test.

Shop assignments, hands on skills, Working safely and wearing protective safety glasses and or gloves when required. "Gloves provided"

Workbook Assignments will to be turned in on the day of the test.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

 Safety Glasses  and a  Amarillo College shirt are required to be worn in the shop... and are required for the class. Failure to wear safety glasses while in the lab-shop area will result in being asked to leave the class and student will receive an F for the final grade. This is Amarillo College policy and is required for employment in this field of study.

Maturity, honesty and respect are required and given.

Teamwork and cleaning your work area each day before leaving is part of shop participation grade.

Phones are to be off during class.

Shoplifting, on field trips will be not tolerated and will result in Police involvement and Amarillo College expulsion.

Students must come to class wearing the appropriate AC uniform shirts.

Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of their peers, and of the instructor.

Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, no holes in clothing) and clothing must appear to be laundered regularly.

End Of Course Outcomes.... Overhaul larger and more complicated Diesel engines with the successful starting, running and testing.

Grading Criteria

25% lab, 25% attendance, 25% assignments, 25% test

Daily Attendance is required to pass.... Not just test grades.

A = 90 to 100 B = 80 to 89 C = 70 to 79 D = 60 to 69 F = Below 60

Attendance

 Class attendance is mandatory and will affect final grade. Learning the Tricks of the Trade will only come from attending lectures and hands on shop asignments. 

        If a emergency arises contact your instructor at the phone#, e-mail or voice messaging system

                            Attendance is mandatory to pass the class regardless of final exam grade...

Missing the final exam will result in the letter grade F being entered as the final grade.

Friday  make-up dates will be scheduled as needed if class cancelations occur.

Calendar

Class is 17 days long and meets from 5:00 pm To approximately 10:00 pm depending on breaks taken. Per Amarillo College policy M,T, W,TH.

                                                   

                                                                 

 Students are highly advised to have a afternoon job as a Diesel technician helper at a local dealership or repair facility.

                         D.E.M.R. 2412-001 Is taught from...2/27/2020 to 4/02/2020

Day 1  Pretest over Fuel systems

Day 2 Chapter 14 Workbook and review questions

Day 3 Chapter 14 test

Day 4 Chapter 15 Workbook and review questions

Day 5 Chapter 15 test

Day 6 Chapter 17 Workbook and review questions

Day 7 Chapter 17 test

Day 8 Chapter 18 Workbook and review questions

Day 9 Chapter 18 test  Spring Break

Day 10 Chapter 19 Workbook and review questions

Day 11 Chapter 19 test

Day 12 Chapter 20 Workbook and questions

Day 13 Chapter 20 Test

Day 14 Chapter 21 workbook and review questions

Day 15 Chapter 21 Test

Day16  Review for final

Day17    Final Exam.. shop work..Turn in workbook

 *  Clean-up and wrap up projects. Last class day.

 * Final Exam test is on the last day of class

                           

                              Missing the final Exam test will automatically result in a grade of F

 

 

 

 

 


 

Additional Information

Enrolling in this class qualifies the student for large Snap-On and MAC tool discounts for tools need for work and school. See instructor.

Syllabus Created on:

02/25/20 5:19 PM

Last Edited on:

02/25/20 5:20 PM