BSE 243: Operating and Management Principles of Off-Road Vehicles

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243 Operating and Management Principles of Off-Road Vehicles. II; 3 cr (P-E). Principles of operation of internal combustion engines, fuel metering, cooling, lubrication, clutches, mechanical and hydrostatic transmissions, final drives, hydraulics systems and traction systems. Selection and management of off-road vehicles for agriculture, construction, lawncare and turfgrass industries. P: Math 112 or 114. Not recommended for stdts in engineering.

Course Prerequisite(s)

See catalog description above.

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition Goering and Hansen

Course objectives

The objective of this course is for the student to gain an understanding of the construction, operation, and management of engines and off-road vehicles.

This course is particularly applicable to students with an interest in off-road vehicles or in programs where using and managing vehicles is integral to their career (i.e. agriculture, construction, golf and turf)

This course also fulfills a general science credit

Topics covered

Thermodynamics
Engine Construction
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Systems
Cooling and Lubrication Systems
Engine Testing and Performance
Vehicle Ballasting, Weight Transfer and Mechanics
Traction Basics � Tires and Tracks
Clutches, Transmissions and Final Drives
Hydraulic Systems
Operator Environment and Safety
Vehicle Selection and Economic Management

Class/laboratory schedule

Lecture - Tuesday and Thursday - 1 hour
Lab - Thursday - 2 hours

Person(s) who prepared this description

Jeff Nelson

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Date last modified: 02-Aug-2007
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