Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Description | Competencies |
DSL114 | Shop Fund and Minor Service | 4 | This course provides a study of the organizational structure in a dealership/ repair facility as it relates to the technician. Students use service manuals, electronic troubleshooting manuals and service bulletins. The course will also develop competencies in entry-level tasks required when working in a dealership or repair facility. | Loading... |
DSL145 | Basic Electricity | 5 | An introduction to the basic electricity and electronic principles that apply to diesel-powered equipment. Systems and components covered include starting, charging, lighting and accessories. | Loading... |
DSL155 | Advanced Electricity | 4 | The electrical circuitry on diesel-powered equipment is covered. Included are troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair procedures. Experienced individuals may contact the instructor to gain admittance to this course. Prerequisite: DSL 145 | Loading... |
DSL163 | Engine Repair | 3 | Course will provide instruction in the theory and operation of diesel, gasoline, and liquid propane engines. Emphasis will be placed on both design and proper disassembly/ reassembly procedures. Prerequisite or Corequisite: DSL 114 | Loading... |
DSL330 | Diesel Engine Tune-Up | 3 | Information on preventive measures to eliminate failures and diagnose engine problems. Instruction related to tune-up procedures. | Loading... |
DSL356 | Diesel Engines I | 6 | Instruction provided in the technical and nontechnical aspects of diesel engines. This information will give the students the basic understanding needed to continue in the Diesel Mechanic program. | Loading... |
DSL366 | Diesel Engines II | 6 | Instruction in diagnosing problems and the nature of repairs needed. Information on preventive measures to eliminate failures. Prerequisite: DSL 356 | Loading... |
DSL409 | Diesel Electronics | 5 | A study of electronic fundamentals, lab work with electronic components and testing equipment. Computer-controlled diesel engines are used in lab to demonstrate applications of electronics on diesel power that will meet the demands of the future. Experienced individuals may contact the instructor to gain admittance to this course. Prerequisite: DSL 145 | Loading... |
DSL438 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 5 | The student will be introduced to basic fuel system principles, operational theory and fundamentals of electronic systems of commonly used fuel systems, as well as general repair and diagnostic procedures with exposure to several electronically controlled engines and their diagnostic tools. Prerequisite: DSL 366 | Loading... |
DSL541 | Equipment Power Trains | 6 | This course presents class and lab activities in the design and operation of drivetrain components including clutches, manual and hydrostatic transmissions, drive lines, rear axles, brakes and wheel bearings. | Loading... |
DSL546 | Power Trains I | 6 | Class and lab activities in the design and operation of drivetrain components including clutches, manual transmissions, drive lines, rear axles and wheel bearings. | Loading... |
DSL555 | Power Trains II | 5 | Instruction will include the basics of automatic transmissions, power shift transmissions, final drives and hydrostat drives. Prerequisite: DSL 546, 606 | Loading... |
DSL604 | Power Equipment Hydraulics | 4 | The course prevents the study of basic mobile hydraulics systems and introduces principles, components, fluid systems and circuits of hydraulic systems. | Loading... |
DSL606 | Hydraulics and Brakes | 6 | The study of basic mobile hydraulics and vehicle brake systems. Introduces principles, components, fluid systems and circuits of hydraulic systems. Vehicle braking studies hydraulic and air brake systems. | Loading... |
DSL733 | Air Conditioning | 3 | A course on basic air conditioning theory and design. Emphasis will be placed on various system controls and service operations. | Loading... |
DSL830 | Operation and Maintenance | 5 | Instruction in the proper methods of maintaining all equipment. Safety will be emphasized. | Loading... |
DSL845 | Heavy Equipment Repair | 5 | Instruction in the repair and service of equipment relating to the heavy equipment industry. This includes all phases normally done in a general repair shop. Instruction is given under structured lab and field conditions. Experienced individuals may contact the instructor to gain admittance to this course. Prerequisite: DSL 366, 546, 606, 145 | Loading... |
DSL855 | Truck Repair | 5 | Instruction in the repair and service of equipment relating to the trucking industry. This includes all phases normally done in a general repair shop. Instruction is given under structured lab, classroom and field conditions. Experienced individuals may contact the instructor to gain admittance to this course. Prerequisite: DSL 366, 546, 606, 145 | Loading... |
DSL912 | Fuel Systems | 2 | The course is designed to introduce students to basic fuel system principles. | Loading... |
DSL913 | Small Engines | 3 | The course explains the difference in small engines compared to automotive engines. An emphasis is placed on assembly, diagnosis, and reassembly of engines. | Loading... |