DS 131 - Diesel Engine Dynamics - Diagnosis

4 Credit(s)

Corequisite(s):

DS 120

Course Description: Provides the theory of diesel engine operation. Responsibility of engine sub-systems. Demonstrations of valve lash and geartrain adjustments and symptom-based troubleshooting.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Evaluate characteristics and thermodynamic analysis of common internal combustion engine cycles.
CLO#2: Describe each of the sub-systems of a diesel engine and their responsibilities. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Perform valve adjustments using the proper service literature.
CLO#4: Demonstrate Service Literature and Service Bulletin usage for symptom-based troubleshooting.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of 80 and a standard RCC delivery of (88) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (96) hours per term.