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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D067G
Course Title (CB02)
Gaseous Fuels
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Gaseous fuels include propane, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas and hydrogen. Propane has been used as an engine fuel for over 80-years. After gasoline and diesel, it is the third most popular fuel. It is used to power over four million vehicles. Compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas are being used in many fleet applications and have a large pipeline distribution system. Hydrogen is used in a fuel cell to create electricity and expels water. Two major automobile manufacturers have introduced hydrogen powered cars. As a society we are moving towards having humans have less of an impact on our environment and the gaseous fuel are a big part of the movement.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a CSU transferable, stand-alone course. It is intended to better prepare students for work in the automotive industry in the areas of Gaseous fuels systems, as advised by our industry advisory committee.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.5
Maximum Credit Units
4.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.59.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
54.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
54.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
108.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading material provided on Course Management System
  2. Safety Test to insure personal responsibility in a shop setting
  3. 7 worksheets focusing on reading material and problem solving. The worksheets include multiple choice and written sections.
  4. Quizzes and tests with clear outcomes that test knowledge retention

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Accuracy of data on safety test
  2. Completeness of assignment on the 7 worksheets
  3. Number of correct answers on multiple choice, short answer quizzes and tests

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for lab demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Space for demonstrating gaseous fuels on many different types of equipment, including trucks

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Material Provided on Course Management System

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Manufacturer's manuals
Electronic information systems

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Recognize gaseous fuel safety
  • Employ high pressure tank testing and certification
  • Summarize gaseous fuel
  • Categorize engine design required for gaseous fuels
  • Practice maintenance requirements for the different gaseous fuels
  • Discriminate fuel storage and vehicle filling

CSLOs

  • Students will interpret the environmental affects gaseous fuel produce and which fuel has the lowest effect on our world. This will be determined with a group of questions on the final exam.

Outline

  1. Recognize gaseous fuel safety
    1. Personal Safety
    2. Fuel storage safety
    3. Fuel handling safety
  2. Employ high pressure tank testing and certification
    1. Tank inspection
    2. Tank inspection certification training
  3. Summarize gaseous fuel
    1. Describe Propane use
    2. Explain compressed natural gas systems
    3. Examine hydrogen as a fuel
  4. Categorize engine design required for gaseous fuels
    1. Propane engine design and modifications
    2. Compressed Natural gas engine design and modifications
    3. Fuel cell design and types used in automotive applications
  5. Practice maintenance requirements for the different gaseous fuels
    1. Route service
    2. Understanding the special requirement for gaseous fuels
  6. Discriminate fuel storage and vehicle filling
    1. On site storage requirements
    2. Filling certification
    3. Fuel filling Station
    4. Fuel filling troubleshooting
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