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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    218

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    47.0604

 EPC:    AUMATAPT

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the basic operation and service procedures of diesel power source vehicles (non-gasoline engines) in use in the industry today. Topics include light-duty diesel systems, diesel fuel systems, diesel-turbocharging systems, diesel emissions, and alternative fuel sources.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisites: AT 101 and AT 133 with a grade of D or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of light-duty diesel systems service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
2. Diagnose a variety of diesel fuel systems using a systematic approach by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
3. Diagnose diesel-turbocharging systems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
4. Diagnose diesel emissions and after-treatment systems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
5. Service and repair a variety of diesel engines by following a systematic approach and performing live-vehicle services and repairs.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of alternative fuel sources and their function by explaining available sources and their use in automotive applications.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Light-duty diesel systems service hazards and safe practices while working in the lab.
2. A variety of diesel fuel systems and performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
3. Diesel-turbocharging systems and live-vehicle diagnosis.
4. Diesel emissions and after-treatment systems and live-vehicle diagnosis.
5. Working on a variety of diesel engines by following a systematic approach and performing live-vehicle service and repairs.
6. Alternative fuel sources and their function using available sources and their use in automotive applications.