Skip to content

Diesel Course Syllabus Information

DMT 1105 Diesel Engine Repair Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
  • Corequisites: DMT 1101
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2020
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Spring 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course gives students the hands-on lab experience for DMT 1101. This course will instruct students on the basic operation, parts, and overhaul procedures of diesel engines. The course provides theory on four-stroke diesel engines, their design, structure, operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Students will receive detailed instruction on engine lubrication, air, cooling, and exhaust systems.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Diesel Technology AAS degree and certificates.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Diesel Training Programs.
  2. Students will be able to diagnose mechanical engine problems and identify needed repairs.
  3. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools for engine measurements and repair.
  4. Students will be able to disassemble and reassemble a Diesel engine.
  5. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.

Course Content

• Course-specific safety • Theory of engine operation • Engine diagnosis • Engine measuring and reconditioning tools and equipment • Engine removal and disassembly • Cylinder head and valve train disassembly and inspection • Reconditioning the cylinder head • Inspection and reconditioning the cylinder block • Engines past, present, and future • Inspection and reconditioning crankshaft and camshafts • Engine reassembly and installation • Inspection and repair of engine lubricating and cooling systems.