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2024-2025 College Catalog

Diesel Mechanics, Certificate

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/Corequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

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: 3 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 0 Hours

No courses required for the Certificate program.

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 44 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
DEM 104 - Basic Engines 3 Hours
DEM 105 - Preventive Auxiliary Services 3 Hours
DEM 111 - Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals 3 Hours
DEM 113 - Trailer Maintenance and Inspection 3 Hours
DEM 122 - Heavy Vehicle Brakes 3 Hours
DEM 123 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 3 Hours
DEM 124 - Electronic Engine Systems 3 Hours
DEM 125 - Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains 3 Hours
DEM 126 - Advanced Engine Analysis 3 Hours
DEM 127 - Fuel Systems 3 Hours
DEM 129 - Basic Engine Lab 3 Hours
DEM 130 - Electrical/Electronic Fundamentals 3 Hours
DEM 135 - Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension 3 Hours
DEM 137 - Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems 3 Hours

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 53 Hours