SYLLABUS

DMD 3213
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

DIPLOMA TEKNOLOGI AUTOMOTIF

KOLEJ VOKASIONAL
KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
 SYLLABUS : SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE
1. Name of Course : ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
2. Course Code : DMD 3213
3. Names of Academic Staff : 1. (NAMA PENGAJAR)
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme :
Most of vehicle nowadays are built with Engine Management System. This course is developed to fulfill the requirements of recent technology. This
course consists topics in Engine Control System such as Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Electronic Spark Advanced (ESA), Isle Speed Control (ISC)
and Supplementary Restraints System (SRS) that will help students to have fundamental, concept and work practically about Engine Management
System.
5. Semester and Year Offered : Year 2 Semester 1
6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT) :
CATEGORY OF ACTIVITIES LEARNING ACTIVITY TOTAL HOURS / SEMESTER
Lecture 11
Guided Learning Tutorial / Practical 56
Student Centered Learning Activities 3
Preparation for Assignments / Projects 29
Self-Learning Independent Study / Revision 11
Preparation for Assessment 5
Formal Assessment Continuous Assessment 3
Final Examination Sitting for Theory 0
Formal Assessment
Final Examination Sitting for Practical 2
TOTAL SLT 120
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7. Credit Value : 3 credits

8. Prerequisite (if any) : None

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9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) :
CLO 1 Explain the basic electrics and electronics used in engine management system. (C2, PLO1)
CLO 2 Determine the function of CAN BUS system and engine control systems. (C4, PLO1)
CLO 3 Perform diagnostic process for engine control system. (P3, PLO2)
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10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience and internship) :
RELATED PLO TRANSFERABLE SKILLS T & L STRATEGY ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

PLO 1 Knowledge Lecture Test

PLO 2 Practical Practical Practical

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11. Teaching-Learning and Assessment Strategies :

CLO METHOD OF DELIVERY METHOD OF ASSESSMENT KPI
Explain the basic electrics and electronics
Interactive Lecture, 100% students obtain
CLO 1 used in engine management system. (C2, Test 50% marks and above
Collaborative Learning
PLO1)
Determine the function of CAN BUS system Interactive Lecture, 100% students obtain
CLO 2 Test 50% marks and above
and engine control systems. (C4, PLO1) Collaborative Learning
Perform diagnostic process for engine control 100% students obtain
CLO 3 Field Work Practical 50% marks and above
system. (P3, PLO2)
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12. Course Synopsis :
This course provides the knowledge of fundamental of electronic and electricity, CAN BUS system, engine control system and the systems that
consist in engine management systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic spark advanced, idle speed control and SRS.
13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc.) :
Lecture, Workshop
14. Assessment Methods and Types :
Test, Practical and Final Examination (Practical)

Course Evaluation
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination (Theory) 40%
Total 100%
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15. Mapping of the Course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) :

PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3
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16. Mapping of the Course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) :

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO 1

PLO 2

PLO 3

PLO 4

PLO 5

PLO 6

PLO 7

PLO 8

PLO 9
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain the basic electrics and electronics used in engine

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management system.
Determine the function of CAN BUS system and engine control
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systems.
Perform diagnostic process for engine control system. /
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17. Course Outline and Student Learning Time (SLT) per Topic :
SLT (HOURS)

NON F2F

TOTAL (HOURS)
FACE TO FACE (F2F)

WEEK CONTENT ASSESSMENT

TEST & EXAM

SELF-STUDY
PRACTICAL
TUTORIAL
LECTURE
1.0 ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICITY
1.1 Definition of Electricity
1.2 Electron Movement and Current Flow
1.3 Voltage and Battery
1.4 Resistance
1.5 Ohms Law
1.6 Kirchhoff’s Law
1.7 Electricity and Volume
1–2 3 - 2 1.00 10 16.00 TEST
1.8 Magnetism
1.9 DC & AC
1.10 Generator and Motor
1.11 Semiconductor
1.12 Diode
1.13 Transistor
1.14 Sensor
1.15 Circuit

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 2.0 CAN BUS SYSTEM
2.1 What is a Bus System?
2.2 The Principle of Data Bus
2.3 Network Layouts
2.4 Signal Types
2.5 Network Communication
3–4 3 - 2 1.00 10 16.00 TEST
2.6 Synchronization
2.7 Error Avoidance
2.8 Protocols
2.9 Bus Systems in Vehicles
2.10 The Feature of CAN Data Bus
2.11 CAN System Safety

3.0 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

3.1 Process of Computer Control
3.2 Type of Sensors
5–6 3.3 Type of OBD 1 - 11 0.20 5 17.20 PRACTICAL
3.4 Principal of Diagnosis
3.5 Testing of Sensors, Fail-Safe Function and Back-Up
Function

4.0 ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI)

4.1 Types of EFI
4.2 Fuel System
7–8 1 - 11 0.20 5 17.20 PRACTICAL
4.3 Components
4.4 Fuel Injection Methods and Injection Timing
4.5 Fuel Injection Duration Control

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 5.0 ELECTRONIC SPARK ADVANCE (ESA)
5.1 Construction of ESA
9 – 10 1 - 11 0.20 5 17.20 PRACTICAL
5.2 Ignition Circuitry
5.3 Control of ESA

6.0 IDLE SPEED CONTROL

6.1 Description of ISC
11 – 12 6.2 Types of ISCV 1 - 11 0.20 5 17.20 PRACTICAL
6.3 Operation of Rotary Solenoid Type
6.4 Operation of Stepper Motor Type

7.0 SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINTS SYSTEM

7.1 Operation of SRS Airbag
13 – 1 7.2 SRS Airbag Components 1 - 11 0.20 5 17.20 PRACTICAL
7.3 SRS Fault Codes
7.4 SRS Diagnostic Checking

15 STUDY WEEK - - - - - -

FINAL EXAMINATION (THEORY) - - - - - -

16 – 17
FINAL EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL) - - - 2 - 2

TOTAL 11 - 59 5 45 120

NOTIONAL HOURS 40

CREDIT VALUE 3
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18. Main and Additional References Supporting the Course :

Main References
1. James D. Halderman (2016). Automotive Fuel and Emissions Control System: Pearson. ISBN: 9780133799491
2. James D. Halderman (2017). Automotive Engine Performance: Pearson. ISBN: 9780134074917

Extra References
NIL
19. Other Additional Information :
NIL