1. Understand the engineering terminology and calculations that describe engine performance and emissions. Be able to perform calculations to describe these parameters.

2. Understand the combustion processes of current spark ignition and compression ignition engines. Be able to calculate heat release rates from pressure data and identify cycle processes from in-cylinder pressure data.

3. Collect and measure performance parameters on spark ignition and compression ignition engines.

4. Develop a zero-dimensional model of an internal combustion engine involving variable specific heats, variable heat release, heat transfer, the complete in-cylinder cycle.

5. Learn to utilize a 3-D model of an internal combustion engine including the intake and exhaust process, in-cylinder fluid motion, combustion, and spray dynamics.

6. Produce a kinetic mechanism and utilize the mechanism in a combustion model

7. Read literature and critically review technical information related to new developments in internal combustion engines.