Student Text The Diesel Engine Technology textbook is an exciting, highly illustrated learning resource. This comprehensive textbook covers the design, construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of both mobile and stationary diesel engines. Information is presented using a building-block approach that starts with simple principles and general rules and progresses gradually to more complex topics. Short sentences, concise definitions, and thousands of illustrations make learning quick and easy. Diesel Engine Technology will give you the tools you need to succeed in the challenging and ever-changing world of diesel engine maintenance and repair. Workbook The Workbook that accompanies Diesel Engine Technology contains review questions that relate to the content of the textbook chapters. Questions designed to reinforce the textbook content help students deepen their understanding of the terms, concepts, theories, and procedures presented in each chapter of the text. ASE Connections Diesel Engine Technology is correlated to the Diesel Engines, Electrical/Electronic Systems, and Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) sections of the 2018 ASE Educational Foundation Medium/Heavy Truck Task List. This task list was developed with input from industry experts to ensure they reflect the skills students and technicians must master to succeed in the diesel repair industry. ASE certification is becoming the standard for diesel engine technicians. It is recommended that you seek ASE certification once you have sufficient knowledge and meet the work experience requirements. Visit the ASE website for more information on ASE certification. The ASE Education Foundation has established a training program accreditation process designed to improve the quality of training offered at both secondary and postsecondary levels. ASE grants accreditation to programs that comply with their evaluation procedure, meet established standards, and adhere to the policies set forth by the organization. To learn more about the ASE Education Foundation accreditation process, visit the ASE Education Foundation website. Instructor Tools LMS Integration Integrate Goodheart-Willcox content within your Learning Management System for a seamless user experience for both you and your students. LMS-ready content in Common Cartridge® format facilitates single sign-on integration and gives you control of student enrollment and data. With Common Cartridge integration, you can access the LMS features and tools you are accustomed to using and G-W course resources in one convenient location—your LMS. G-W Common Cartridge provides a complete learning package for you and your students. The included digital resources help your students remain engaged and learn effectively: ■ eBook content. G-W Common Cartridge includes the textbook content in an online, reflowable format. The eBook is interactive, with highlighting, magnification, note-taking, and text-to-speech features. ■ Workbook content. Students can have access to a digital version of the Workbook. ■ Drill and Practice. Learning new vocabulary is critical to student success. These vocabulary activities, which are provided for all key terms in each chapter, provide an active, engaging, and effective way for students to learn the required terminology. When you incorporate G-W content into your courses via Common Cartridge, you have the flexibility to customize and structure the content to meet the educational needs of your students. You may also choose to add your own content to the course. For instructors, the Common Cartridge includes the Online Instructor Resources. QTI® question banks are available within the Online Instructor Resources for import into your LMS. These prebuilt assessments help you measure student knowledge and track results in your LMS gradebook. Questions and tests can be customized to meet your assessment needs. TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS