Fuel Systems (DEMR 1313 3A3 and 5A3) - Course Syllabus

Oct 2, 2026

Course syllabus for Fuel Systems covering fuel injector pumps and diesel engine injection systems. Includes course credit and in-person instruction details, prerequisite status, and core learning outcomes for identifying injector pump components, explaining diesel fuel system jobs, describing diesel fuels and engine oils, and outlining basic fuel system operation and lubrication oil tasks. Provides instructor contact information, required textbooks and materials, attendance and drop policies, a week-by-week course calendar, grading breakdown, and grade scale plus technical requirements and student compliance statements.

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Course Evaluation and Grade Scale

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Student Code of Conduct Statement

COURSE TITLE ( Fuel Systems (DEMR 1313 3A3 and 5A3) CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours (3 hours lecture 1 hour lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to Face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION In-depth coverage of fuel injector pumps and injection systems used in Diesel Engines. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to 1. Identify various components of injector pumps and systems. 2. List and explain the five major jobs of a diesel fuel system. 3. Name and describe the function of fuels and engine oils used in a diesel engine. 4. Know the operation fundamentals of the basic fuel system. 5. List the four primary tasks of lubricating oil and their properties INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Pete Matak III Email: [pmatak@lit.edu](pmatak@lit.edu) Office Phone: 409 247 5058 Office Location: ITC-2 104 Office Hours: Monday / Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30 pm during semester REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS 1. Diesel Technology Fundamentals, Service, Repair Author: Norman, Corinchock, Scharff Publisher: Goodheart and Willcox Company, Inc. ISBN \# 978-1-64564-685-3 9th edition * 2. Diesel Technology Workbook Fundamentals, Service, Repair Author: Norman, Corinchock, Scharff Publisher: Goodheart and Willcox Company, Inc ISBN \# 978-1-64564-686-0 9th edition * 3. Notebook and 8.5” x 11” notebook paper 4. Blue and Black ink pens ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. Missing more than 20% of classes will result in an automatic “F” for the course. 2. Absences are counted for unexcused, excused and coming to class late. 3. Missing more than 20% of a class period will count as an absence. 4. Being tardy 3 times equals 1 absence. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR | Week | TOPIC | READINGS | ASSIGNMENTS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Course Introduction and Class Policies Lubrication Systems
Lubricating Systems Functions | Lecture / Handouts
Chapter 10 | Review Handouts and Class Quizzes Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | 2 | Lubrication Systems
Lubricating Systems Functions
Engine Oils and API Service Classification, Oil Analysis | Chapter 10 | Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | 3 | Diesel Fuels Hydrocarbon Fuels, Relative Volatility, and Distillation | Chapter 14 | Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | 4 | Basic Fuel Systems
Fuel System Components and Operating
Fundamentals | Chapter 15 | Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | 5 | Fuel Filters and
Conditioners
Damage by Dirt and Water | Chapters 16 | Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. | | | | | Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6 | Injection System Fundamentals Diesel Fuel Injection Systems | Chapters 17 | Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | 7 | Injection Nozzles Nozzle Holders, Constructions, and Types | Chapter 18 | Complete assigned Review, ASE and Workbook Questions. Class Quizzes Lecture from textbook Test over system | | 8 | Final Project, review and final exam | Prepare for final exam | Review semester
materials | COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Daily work, quizzes, and homework assignment. 45% Test over Lecture and Chapters 30% Outside assignment or class presentation. 5% Final Exam 20% GRADE SCALE 90 – 100 = A 80 – 89.9 = B 70 – 79.9 = C 60 – 69.9 = D 0 – 59

FAQs

What topics are covered in the Fuel Systems course?

The course provides in-depth coverage of fuel injector pumps and diesel engine injection systems, including lubrication systems, diesel fuels, basic fuel systems, fuel filters and conditioners, and injection system fundamentals and nozzles.

What are the main learning objectives students must achieve?

Students will be able to identify injector pump components, list and explain the five major jobs of a diesel fuel system, describe fuels and engine oils used in diesel engines, explain basic fuel system operation fundamentals, and list lubrication oil tasks and related properties.

How is the final grade calculated?

Daily work, quizzes, and homework account for 45%; tests over lecture and chapters account for 30%; outside assignment or class presentation accounts for 5%; and the final exam accounts for 20%.

Oct 2, 2026

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