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Date Scanned:
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER: DHET 54
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) DHET 50, 51, 52
COURSE TITLE Diesel Engine Theory
I.
CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Study of two-stroke and four-stroke diesel engine theory, including design, engine overhaul, rebuild
processes and procedures, and support component repair. Major manufacturer’s engines will be
covered.
NOTE:
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
Engine Theory 2 & 4 Stroke
Emissions & Components to Comply
Cylinder Head Repair
Block Rebuilding
Piston & Chamber Design
Fuel Systems
Exhaust Systems
Troubleshooting
Air Intake Systems
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
10%
10%
5%
15%
10%
10%
10%
0%
10%
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No
Corequisite?
No
Recommended Preparation?
No
Eligibility for:
Engl 150
Yes ________________________
(course)
Yes________________________
(course)
Yes ________________________
(course)
Math 105/106
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation________________________
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Ill.OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific
measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of
completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of “critical thinking.”
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Understand two-stroke and four-stroke diesel theory.
Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble a diesel engine properly.
Measure and evaluate components for reusability.
Tune up and operate engine on dynometer.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-credit courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze,
synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply
principles to new situations, etc.
The student will evaluate components for reusability. The student will evaluate the condition of
engines by sound, temperature, and pressure. The student can then anticipate the repairs needed
and apply.
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is
not checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis
for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
field work
other (specify)_project operation class
performance exam(s)
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
matching items
true/false
other (specify)
5. Other (specify) ____________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
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IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Diesel Engine and Fuel System Repair
Required
Edition: 3rd
Alternate
Author: John F. Dagel
Recommended
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: 1994
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
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V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size 24
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
2
Lab:
Weekly
6
TOTAL
Weekly
TOTAL
6. Transferability
CSU
UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses
No. of Weeks S (S = semester length)
(include course #s)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
CSU Chico, AGET 083, Compression Ignition
more-than-minimum required hours.)
Engines
Cal Poly, AG 235, Agricultural Power
Units 4.0
or
Variable Unit Range
2. TLUs 9.0
Articulation with UC requested
7. Grading Standard
Letter Grade Only
3. Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
CR/NC Only
Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
Introductory
Yes
No
1st course in sequence
Exploratory
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area
CSU/GE Area
IGETC Area
8. Is course repeatable
Yes
No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
Total Enrollments
Total Units
4. Method of Instruction:
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability.)
Lecture
Lab
Lecture/Lab
Independent Study
9. SAM Classification C
Course Classification I