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COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:     BASIC DIESEL ENGINES

COURSE NUMBER:               DT 101 section 1302

CREDITS:                              4.0 Credits/80 Hours

COURSE TIME:                    11:00 AM to 4:30 PM  Monday through Thursday

August 28, 2017 to September 25, 2017

COURSE LOCATION:           Truckee Meadows Community College

TMCC/IGT Applied Technology Center, EDSN Room 143

475 Edison Way

Reno, Nevada 89502-4103

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Prerequisite Classes:           OSH 222 General Industrial Safety

Catalog Description

This course introduces the student to basics of diesel fundamentals through the use of lectures, films, visual inspection and demonstrations. The course objective is to build an educational foundation that will support advanced learning in diesel repair, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This course satisfies 12 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 15 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the University of Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)

DT 101 Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. Reinforce safety practices in a shop environment.
2. Synthesize foundation knowledge of diesel engine operation and components in order to understand, evaluate, then perform basic diesel engine service.
3. Utilize basic math skills with whole numbers, common and decimal fractions when performing engine calculations. This includes metric and standard measurement units, and the use of precision measuring equipment when inspecting engine components.
4. Apply appropriate methods of communication in the workplace.

DT 101 Course Outcomes

- Students will apply safety practices in a shop environment.
- Students will identify diesel engine components, and explain the theory of diesel engine operation.
- Students will synthesize knowledge of diesel engine operation and components in order to perform a basic diesel engine valve adjustment, using reference manuals to find required engine specifications.
- Students will add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal fractions when solving applied technical problems.
- Students will use units correctly and convert between metric and standard units of measure.
- Students will use a variety of precision measuring instruments correctly when inspecting mechanical components.
- Students working in groups will communicate accumulated technical data effectively with each other to apply that information toward completion of course assignments.

Methods of Instruction:

A combination of Power Point lecture, discussion, demonstration and video will be used in the classroom training. Hands-on training and repair techniques will be covered in the shop area on the shop equipment. Use of the library and the computer lab will help the student understand the need for computer skills in the Heavy Duty Trucking field.

Student Responsibility:

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all required text books, worksheets and materials for class and shop activities.

Personal Protective Equipment must always be used. All equipment and tools must be used in a professional and safe manner.

Respect other student’s opinions and projects.  It is the student’s responsibility to return all equipment and tools to their storage location.

All equipment and tools must be clean and operational before being returned.

All problems and mistakes must be brought to instructor attention.  (This is a chance for all students to learn from our mistakes. You will not be penalized for hands on mistakes that are brought to the instructor’s attention.) If any equipment or tools are missing, broken or inoperable, the instructor must be notified immediately.

Work benches and floor areas must be cleaned after each use. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, forfeiture of shop privileges and/or dismissal from class.

ADA Statement

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability are encouraged to meet privately with their instructors to discuss their specific needs and must contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in RDMT 114 (or call 775-673-7277) to establish documentation of a disability and to coordinate reasonable accommodations.

Financial Aid, Scholarships

Students are encouraged to complete the Federal Student Aid form; for student convenience, this application form can be completed and submitted on-line (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov) or student may elect to mail the application to the central processor in the envelope provided with the application. Since this form provides needed information for grants, loans and scholarships, ALL students should consider processing this form. For additional information, please contact the Financial Aid Office, located at

7000 Dandini Boulevard, RDMT 315 C

Reno, Nevada 89512-3999

Student Classroom Conduct Statement:

Disruptive student conduct is cause for strict disciplinary action.  The instructor reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student who presents behavioral issues that impede the learning environment.  Standards, procedures for reporting infractions, and processes for addressing complaints and allegations are available on the TMCC web site, college catalog (appendix L) and the office of the associate dean of students (RDMT 327).

Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class period.  Late arrivals and early departures are disruptive to the entire class and may be counted as absences.

Because of the disruptive nature of cell phones and the imaging and text messaging capabilities of these devices, cell phones are not allowed at any time in the classroom.  If you have a cell phone with you, keep it turned OFF and packed away.

Grading:

Faculty subscribe to an A, B, C, D, F, grading scale. Students may withdraw from the class prior to final withdraw day, for a full refund. If for any reason you need to withdraw from the class, it is the students responsibly to initiate the withdrawal process.  Please speak with your instructor prior to withdrawing. Final grades will be computed from a total of points.

A   = 94 - 100%  4.0

A-  = 90 – 93%   3.7

B+ = 87 – 89%   3.3

B   = 83 - 86%    3.0

B-  = 80 – 82%   2.7

C+ = 77 – 79%   2.3

C   = 73 - 76%    2.0

C-  = 70 – 72%   1.7

D+ = 67 – 69%   1.3

D   = 63 – 66%   1.0

D-  = 60 – 62%   0.7

F    = 59 – 0%     0.0

* Attendance and Student Conduct comprise 20% of a student’s overall class grade.

- Arriving 10 minutes late for class or leaving 10 minutes early docks 50% from that day’s attendance grade.
- No-show docks 100% from the attendance and lab grade for that day.
- Missing more than 3 unexcused classes = possible no credit for the class.
- Students are encouraged to contact the instructor regarding missed attendance

* Shop Conduct will be graded as part of attendance! This includes:

- Disruptive conduct may result in zero credit for that day’s attendance grade and/or disciplinary action
- Failure to clean and return all tools may result in up to 100% reduction that day
- Failure to maintain shop cleanliness may result in up to 100% reduction that day
- Improper use of tools and materials may result in up to 100% reduction that day

Statement of Academic Integrity:

Students caught in the act of stealing or cheating on an exam or essay will be dismissed from class; the instructor will recommend to Administration that the student be expelled.

Course Evaluation:

When Instructor Course Evaluations become available you will receive an invitation to your TMCC email with a link to complete the evaluation. You can also complete the evaluations through your Canvas course. Please be sure you keep your contact information in MyTMCC up-to-date so that we can contact you. Your response is kept confidential. Your responses are used to improve teaching methods and to improve all TMCC course offerings. Please provide honest, concise, and constructive comments.

Waiver Statement:

It is each student’s responsibility to read, understand, complete, and sign the Transportation Technologies Program Waiver of Liability for Lab Activities prior to any lab projects.  No vehicle will be permitted into the lab/shop area until it is properly registered with the program. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, forfeiture of shop privileges and/or dismissal from class.