Construction, operation, and repair of diesel engines; logical steps of procedure for engine reconditioning; installing and timing of fuel injection components. Emphasis will be placed on diesel engine component reconditioning, engine tune-ups, and use of special diagnostic tools.
This course will give the student hands-on experience rebuilding diesel engines and components. The student will learn manufacturer’s procedures on engine rebuilding and special tool usage.
To be taken concurrently with DIES 104 Course Fee: $20.00
This is an introductory lab in diesel fuel injection systems. This lab will include the identification, disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of the following fuel systems components: Inline pumps, distributor pumps, Cummins fuel system, unit injectors, and injectors.
DIES 214 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab
2 semester credits
Lab: 4 Hours
Fall Semester
Application of hydraulics and pneumatics. Students will demonstrate hydraulic principles on live work stations. They will work with, tear down, and assemble equipment. They will also work on open and closed center systems, fixed and variable displacement pumps, linear and rotary actuators, pressure and flow controls, and directional valves.
To be taken concurrently with DIES 204 Course Fee: $15.00
Application of hydraulics and pneumatics with emphasis on live work. Troubleshooting and diagnostics of hydraulic systems including testing, adjustment, and repair of components.
Prerequisites: DIES 204 and DIES 214 Course Fee: $15.00
This course will cover management of equipment including establishing preventative maintenance programs, cost per hour operation, and investment analysis. Selected computer programs will be used.
DIES 434 Current Model Year Technology (Capstone Course)
3 semester credits
Spring Semester
Current topics to bring Seniors up to date on changes in heavy duty technology, to include current model year. Provides latest information on equipment, systems components, troubleshooting and repair. Course will also review major diesel topics to enhance Senior students experience.
DIES 450 Diagnosis of Power Shifts and Heavy Duty Automatics
4 semester credits
Lecture: 2 Hours; Lab: 4 Hours
This is a course in Heavy Duty Power Shifts and Automatic Transmissions 6000 GVW and larger. This course consists of lab and lecture time covering the components, theory of operation; diagnosis; using proper instrumentation and manuals; and repair; with emphasis on troubleshooting and failure analysis
Prerequisites: DIES 216 and ATDI 257 Course Fee: $15.00
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To be taken concurrently with DIES 114
Course Fee: $20.00
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