Diesel Mechanics Certificate

Diesel Mechanics

The Diesel Mechanics program trains students to remove, repair, install and maintain diesel engines that power 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.

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

• COM 100 - Introductory Technical English I 3 Hrs. or
• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.

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• SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
• SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.

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• MAH 101 - Introductory Mathematics I 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs.

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• CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

Technical Concentration: 43 Semester Hours

• ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1 Hr.
• DEM 104 - Basic Engines 3 Hrs.
• DEM 111 - Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals 3 Hrs.
• DEM 119 - Bearings and Lubricants 3 Hrs.
• DEM 122 - Heavy Vehicle Brakes 3 Hrs.
• DEM 123 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 3 Hrs.
• DEM 124 - Electronic Engine Systems 3 Hrs.
• DEM 125 - Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains 3 Hrs.
• DEM 126 - Advanced Engine Analysis 3 Hrs.
• DEM 127 - Fuel Systems 3 Hrs.
• DEM 130 - Electrical/Electronic Fundamentals 3 Hrs.
• DEM 135 - Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension 3 Hrs.

Electives (Selected from any technical program): 9 Semester Hours

Recommended Electives

• DEM 110 - Diesel-Powered Auxiliary Equipment 3 Hrs.
• DEM 114 - Fluid Power Components 3 Hrs.
• DEM 116 - Track Vehicle Drive Trains 3 Hrs.
• DEM 134 - Computer Controlled Engine and Power Train Systems 3 Hrs.
• DEM 154 - Vehicle Maintenance and Safe Operating Practices 3 Hrs.
• DEM 158 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics II 3 Hrs.
• DEM 159 - Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains II 3 Hrs.
• DEM 170 - Heavy Vehicle Air Brakes 3 Hrs.
• DEM 181 - Special Topics in Diesel Mechanics 3 Hrs.
• DEM 182 - Special Topics in Diesel Mechanics 3 Hrs.
• DEM 186 - Special Projects in Commercial Vehicles 3 Hrs.
• DEM 191 - Special Projects in Diesel Mechanics 3 Hrs.
• DEM 192 - CO-OP Elective 3 Hrs.

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 55