Diesel Mechanics, Certificate

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The Diesel Mechanics program trains students to remove, repair, install, and maintain diesel engines powering heavy trucks, buses, boats, diesel-powered equipment, and construction equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, and diesel farm tractors. Principles of diesel engines are taught and reinforced in laboratory experiences using actual diesel equipment. Emphasis is on diesel engines, but all other components of equipment and gasoline engines are covered.

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 092 - Basic English I 4 Hours
RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III 4 Hours
BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills 3 Hours
MTH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Hours
MTH 091 - Developmental Algebra I 2 Hours
MTH 092 - Developmental Algebra II 2 Hours
ENG 093 - Basic English II 4 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 100 - Vocational Technical English I 3 Hours
or
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours
or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours
or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours
CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hours

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 1 Hour

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 1 Hour

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 42 Hours

DEM 104 - Basic Engines 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 105 - Preventive Auxiliary Services 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 111 - Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 114 - Fluid Power Components 3 Hours: 2T, 2L
DEM 119 - Bearings and Lubricants 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 122 - Heavy Vehicle Brakes 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 123 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
DEM 124 - Electronic Engine Systems 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 125 - Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 126 - Advanced Engine Analysis 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 127 - Fuel Systems 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 129 - Basic Engine Lab 3 Hours: 3L
DEM 130 - Electrical/Electronic Fundamentals 3 Hours: 1T, 4L
DEM 135 - Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension 3 Hours: 1T, 4L