1. Ability to apply the first law of thermodynamics to a practical system 2. Ability to make thermodynamic cycle calculations aimed at a preliminary design. 3. Ability to evaluate the performance of IC engines in critical manner 4. Learning the operation of and the identification with respect to field of application of the various auxiliary systems of IC engines 5. Learning to test and evaluate the performance of IC engines 6. Learning the environmental impact of IC engines and how they affect their future and the means of handling these problems