DHM 105 - Diesel Engines I

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course covers the basic study of diesel engine design and operating principles.

Prerequisite(s): Take AUT 132 or AUT 130.

Course Topics:

Diesel Engine Design
Diesel Engine Operating Principles
Diesel and Biodiesel
Diesel Engine Emissions Components
Diesel Engine Air Induction Systems

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Safety Glasses

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain how a diesel engine works.
Describe the difference between direct and indirect injection in diesel engines.
Identify the parts found in a typical diesel engine.
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of a diesel engine.
Explain the need for and how the glow plug system works.
Research the need for emission control systems as they relate to diesel engines.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021