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Oct 31, 2025
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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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.
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Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing
Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours
Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 Hours
Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 3 Hours
Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 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
Total Hours Required for Certificate: 52 Hours
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