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DIE 110 Introduction to Diesel Engines and Fuel Systems
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2016
SUN#: None
AGEC: None  
Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: An introduction to diesel engines focusing on the theory of operation of the four main subsystems: basic engine, lubrication, cooling and fuel systems.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain safety hazards associated with engines.
2. (Knowledge Level) Recall and define basic engine terminology.
3. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain external and internal parts of a diesel engine and its subsystems.
4. (Analysis Level) Outline in detail the basic operation of a diesel engine.
5. (Comprehension Level) Explain in detail the five functions of a lubrication system within a diesel engine.
6. (Comprehension Level) Describe how the cooling system functions as a subsystem of the diesel engine.
7. (Comprehension Level) Explain in detail the five basic functions of any given diesel fuel system.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
Students will be tested in written form such as quizzes, midterms and final exams to prove their understanding of the standards at 70% or higher. http://aedfoundation.org/wp-content/themes/aed_2015/assets/pdf/AED%202014%20TECH%20STDS%20BOOK%20-%20FINAL%2012-9-14.pdf