Ag. Systems Management 374

E. Solseng, Room 204
231-7269
elton.solseng@ndsu.nodak.edu

 

Group 1&2

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Date

Assignment

Report**

Lab 1

Introduction and Measurement exercise

 

Lab 2/3

Lubrication and diesel fuel systems

 

Lab 3/2

Valve grinding

 

Lab 4/5

QUIZ Valve timing and adjustment

 

Lab 5/5

Compression ratio

 

Lab 6/7

QUIZ Starting and charging systems

 

Lab 7/6

Ignition systems

 

Lab 8/9

QUIZ Power transmission and drive trains

 

Lab 9/8

Hydraulics

 

Lab 10

Horsepower Lab **

Written

 

Spring Break!

 

Lab 11

Small engines

 

Lab 12

Small engines

 

Lab 13

Small engines

 

Lab 14

Individual demonstrations

oral report

Lab 15

Individual demonstrations

oral report

Lab 16

Individual demonstrations

oral report

Lab 17

QUIZ

 

Final Exam: Last day of class!

 

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Individual demonstrations will consist of a (5+2) minute demonstration of any engine principle, test equipment or tools, or engine accessory. Counts the same as a quiz/test.

**  The lab report is to be turned in one week after the completion of the lab.  Hand written reports must be legible and in blue or black ink.  Counts the same as a quiz/test.

 


Grading Policy

 

Please note:

 

Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in this course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.

 

Student evaluation:

 

Half-hour exams will be given every two weeks.  The tests will be combinations of types of questions which may include short answer, problems, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions, depending on what works best for the material covered.  Quizzes of  10 pts each may be given throughout the semester and may be either announced or unannounced. Quizzes will be given if attendance is low.  There are sample tests on the Ag & Biosystems Engr. web site under my name. The quizzes will draw from the same question styles as the major exams.  The final exam will be comprehensive.

 

There is no makeup for missed quizzes.  The lowest quiz grade or missed quiz will be dropped. A missed test may be made up if taken in a reasonable time frame and arrangements have been made.  The instructor is the final judge of exceptions.

 

The student is responsible to obtain missed notes and handouts from classmates or to visit the instructor to obtain these materials. Be sure to find someone in class that you know and can get the notes and information from.

 

Laboratory report, if needed, requirements will be discussed during the first laboratory period.  Laboratory reports will be due one week after the laboratory exercise is completed. Reports are to be typed or LEGIBLY hand written in ink.

 

 

A straight grading system, consisting of  A => 90%, B => 80%, C => 70%, and D => 60%, will be used.  The breakdown of the grading system for this course is shown below:

Tests and Laboratory reports

95-100%

Quizzes/homework

0-5%

Total

100%

 

You are on the Honor System and are responsible people who PAID for this class.

NOTE: Safety glasses will be worn in lab at all times. Prescription glasses with hardened lens are acceptable. Safety glasses are available at the University Book Store.

     Exam dates are subject to change as needed.

     Pop Quizzes will be given if attendance is poor.