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- Effective Term:
- Winter 2015 through Winter 2017
- Course Number:
- DS 106
- Course Title:
- PMI/Detroit Diesel Electronic Control
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 60
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Addendum to Course Description
This is an outcome based course utilizing a lecture/lab format and includes videos, written assignments, demonstrations, lectures, and hands on learning. It prepares the student to confidently diagnose and tune-up a diesel engine in an industrial environment.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of diesel engine diagnostic tune up.
- Analyze and diagnose diesel engines support systems.
- Apply working knowledge about the tools and materials needed to properly analyze and tune up diesel engines.
- Use protective gear and safe procedures in all work areas.
Course Activities and Design
- Properly conduct a performance evaluation and tune-up of a diesel engine.
- Use Department Of Transportation inspection forms to evaluate vehicle condition.
- Learn proper use and care of tune up and inspection tools.
- Demonstrate safe work procedures.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Written multiple choice, true/false and short answer tests.
- Hands on practical tests.
- Daily/weekly/term project portfolio.
- Attendance.
- Work ethics.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Theory of Engine Operation.
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Develop knowledge and an understanding of basic operation and development of diesel engines.
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Learn engine systems & troubleshooting.
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Learn about engine lube, cooling, fuel, exhaust and induction systems.
Diesel Engine Tune-up.
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Develop knowledge and an understanding of diesel engine tune-up.
Diesel Engine Diagnostics.
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Develop knowledge and an understanding of diesel engine troubleshooting.
PMI/DOT Inspections.
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Learn how to complete a DOT inspection.
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Learn how to complete a Preventive Maintenance inspection.
PM Scheduling and Servicing.
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Learn how to perform a vehicle Preventative Maintenance schedule and service.
DDEC System and Diagnostics.
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Learn to adjust valves and injectors.
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Learn to use service literature.
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Learn to use diagnostics software.
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Learn controls & components.
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Perform system testing and diagnostics.
Practice personal safety.
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Learn and practice personal safety by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Learn and practice shop cleanliness.
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Learn and practice tool maintenance and safety.
Related Instruction
Computation
Hours: 14- Apply knowledge of diesel engine diagnostic tune up.
- Analyze and diagnose diesel engines support systems.
- Apply working knowledge about the tools and materials needed to properly analyze and tune up diesel engines.
- Measure and calculate valve lash and timing to properly tune up diesel engines.
- Calculate service intervals according to manufacturer's guidelines.
Communication
Hours: 27- Apply knowledge of diesel engine diagnostic tune up.
- Analyze and diagnose diesel engines support systems.
- Apply working knowledge about the tools and materials needed to properly analyze and tune up diesel engines.
- Find and utilize service literature for service intervals and tune-up specifications.
- Fill out purchase requests for supplies used for factory services.
- Use Original Equipment Manufacturer's software and tooling to connect to and evaluate truck performance data.
Human Relations
Hours: 28- Practice safe procedures in all work areas.
Collaborate with other students to provide a safe work environment.
Participate in discussions of diagnostic approaches.
Test, analyze test data, and determine corrective actions in teams.
Work productively in teams to accomplish quality repairs.