Instructor: John S. Alvin                                                                       Phone #917-4590

                                                                                                 

3Credits,                                                              E-mail:johnsa@centurytel.net    

 Office Hrs. M-F 8:00-9:00F                                                                                                                                                

 

You are making your tomorrow=s destiny today.

 

CLASS SYLLABUS

 

Class: Intro to Fuel systems

 

Text: Medium/ Heavy Duty Truck Engines, Fuel and Computerized Management Systems

Heavy truck Systems

 

If you are having difficulty with any of the concepts, procedures or presentation of  this course ,do not hesitate to talk to me. My door is always open to talk to or to help students

 

      Due to the fact that we are all here to learn a trade and go  get a job to support ourselves when we are done  what you learn now  becomes very important!  I have never heard someone say A I wished I had learned less in school A

 

 

MY EXPECTATIONS OF YOU: the student  

 

·         To attend class

·         To be onetime to class

·         To take notes in class

·         To ask questions in class

·         To do reading

·         To do class assignments in type written form

·         To participate in lab exercises

·         To come back from lunch

·         To stay until class is over

·         To attend field trips

·         To come to me and talk if you are having a problem with the class or me the instructor.

 

What you the student can expect of me the instructor

 

·         To create a learning atmosphere

·         To be willing to talk

·         To only give accurate information.

·         To be told if something said in lectures  is speculation or opinion

·         To give failing grades for failing performance

 

 

Campus Resources

The learning center is an excellent resource for improving your skills as a learner and is a good place to study and do homework. The helpful staff can help with any course you are taking at LBCC.

 

Division Counselor Angie Klampe At extension 4708 

 

 

Students with disabilities:

 

If  there are students with  disabilities our campus has many services available to those that might need help.

I will be happy to contact them on your behalf if so asked.  Sigh language and English speaking

 interpreters are available upon request with  a documented disability.

 

The phone number Disability Services is 917-4683

 

 

 

No one is to leave the shop at the end of the day till they have checked out with the foreman

 

Course Description:Fuels

 

      This course is designed to give the student an overview of mechanical, high pressure fuel injection systems for compression ignition engines. The enrolled  will study each of the fuels , and governor  components, plus  their function .  Students will disassemble, repair and adjust injection pumps and injector assemblies of all the major manufactures including Bosch, Cummins and Detroit Diesel . The experiences gained in this class while very applicable in the work place are a foundation for the integration of electronic engine controls and their troubleshooting.

 

Objectives:

    

      To lay up a foundation of Fuel injection theory.

      To expose the student to fuel pump and governor adjustment procedures.

      To instill competence and proper work habits while simulating  component overhaul.

      To build within each student an attitude of professionalism.

      

Course Structure :

Both lecture and media presentations will be used in this class as well as hands on labs.

Testing will be done orally as well as written and practical.

There will be weekly quizzes, a mid term and a final.

 

    

 

 

 

Home work and Assignments:

 

   * All assignments for this class must be type written.

   * Reading assignments are for the enrichment of those in the class and raising questions in class times. Reading the material will only enhance your learning experience.

 

 

 

Testing and Metering:

 

     Testing will be accomplished by means of a mid-term and a final examination as well as weekly quizzes and one-on-one  questions.

 

     School is an important Stop On the road to Employment

   

   

 Grading:

 

Attendances                                   15%

 

Quizzes and assignments                 15%

 

Lab Participation                            25%

 

Final / Midterm                              25%

 

Hire ability                                    10%     

 

Remember Employers are requesting grades as well as recommendations

 

Shop Cleanliness

    

     The shop has changed and this is how it will look in the future. We in the LBCC Diesel department want to instill in our students a sense of pride and craftsmanship.  These qualities are born in a professional environment.  These are some simple was to keep it like it is. 

Rules for all people using the shop.

1: All oils will be dumped immediately after they are drained.

2: All spilt oil will be cleaned immediately after it is spilt.

3: Any and all trash will be put in the proper container.

4: If you put down grease sweep than pick it up.