Electronic Diesel Fuel Injection
This course will cover advanced topics in Cummins diesel powered equipment. Specific topics in preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of computer controlled fuel injection systems will be covered.
Courses with no textbook or use open educational resources (OER) or other materials at no cost to students. This does not include class or lab fees.
This course will cover advanced topics in Cummins diesel powered equipment. Specific topics in preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of computer controlled fuel injection systems will be covered.
This course provides students with introductory level basics on diesel engines including study in components, maintenance, diagnostics and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for the ASE Certification Examination in Diesel Engines and entry-level employment as an engine technician specialist. This course is repeatable for up to fourteen credits.
Theory of operation and service for heavy duty off-road vehicles and equipment. Topics will include diagnosis and repair of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and control valves. This course satisfies 10 hours toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A. This course satisfies 5 hours toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A.
This course provides the student with theory, knowledge, information and basic skills for the understanding of electricity and how it pertains to diesel powered equipment. Topics will include starters, charging, electrical controls, power generation and electrical systems. This course satisfies 5 hours toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A. This course satisfies 5 hours toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A.
This course introduces and reinforces knowledge of heavy duty automatic transmissions and drive trains including study in components, maintenance, diagnostics and repair.
This course introduces and reinforces the theory, operation and service techniques of medium/heavy duty manual transmissions and associated components including clutch and flywheel.
Foundation course in concepts and theories of Heavy/Medium duty vehicle air conditioning and heating systems. Emphasis is placed on application of principles to operate A/C recovery machines, EPA rules and regulations regulating the recovery of refrigerant, testing mobile heating and A/C systems and diagnostics of these systems.
Foundation course in concepts and theories of Heavy/Medium duty vehicle electrical circuits and components. Emphasis is placed on application of principles to operate electrical meters, scope meters, and other electrical test equipment. Schematic wiring diagrams will be used to interpret circuit operation and formulate diagnostic procedures. This course satisfies 6 hours of instruction toward completing embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 20 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.
This course introduces the student to basics of diesel fundamentals through the use of lectures, films, visual inspection and demonstrations. The course objective is to build an educational foundation that will support advanced learning in diesel repair, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This course satisfies 12 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 15 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.
This course will provide an overview of diesel technology. An introductory course describing the principles of operation, design, construction and maintenance of Heavy/Medium duty vehicles. Activities include shop safety emphasis, use of service manuals, use of tools and fasteners, general maintenance of cooling systems, lubricating systems; an overview and demonstration of electrical, fuel and ignition systems; an overview and explanation of chassis, steering, suspension and brake systems. Human relations, leadership and work ethics related to the diesel industry will also be covered.