AT 218 - Diesel Powered Vehicles

Credits: 4
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 44
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

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: AT 101 and AT 133 with a grade of D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

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

Course Contents

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

Instructional Units: 5