This course is an introduction to agricultural machines and equipment. Agricultural machine uses, terminology, components, efficiencies, characteristics, and maintenance will be studied. Topics relating to safety, power transfer principles (gears, belts, chains, and fluid drives), field operations, hitching, operator manuals, trends in machinery, and basic machinery management will be examined.

Introduction to maintenance, repair, and adjustment of balers, swathers, rakes, and other forage harvesting equipment.

Introduction of AG tractors covering sizes, types, efficiencies, preventative and minor maintenance of tractor components and applications of AG tractors.

Course Fee: $15.00

Introduction to theory, preventative maintenance, repair, and adjustment of conventional and rotary combines.

Course Fee: $10.00

This course will cover the repair, maintenance, adjustments, and calibrations of tillage, seeding and spraying equipment. Electronic control systems will be examined on all systems.

This is a course in the study of electrical/electronic fundamentals applied to automotive and commercial vehicle systems. It includes theory, design, diagnosis, and repair of wiring and circuits, batteries, alternators, and starters. The use of test instruments and electrical troubleshooting manuals currently recommended by industry will be emphasized. Ohms law and circuit analysis, as it applies to industry will also be examined. Students will fulfill computation requirements for Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing this course.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is a continuation of the study of electrical/electronic systems in use on current automotive and heavy equipment. The course will study industry recommended diagnostic and repair procedures, charging and cranking systems, ignition systems, power accessories, and an introduction to microprocessor-based engine, powertrains, and brake/suspension control systems. Students will fulfill communication requirements for Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing the course.

Prerequisite: ATDI 134
Course Fee: $20.00

Theory of heating and basic air conditioning equipment in automotive, heavy truck, and farm applications; servicing and repairing of these units.

Prerequisite: ATDI 134
Course Fee: $20.00

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.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 114

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.

Course Fee: $6.00

Theory and application of hydraulics and pneumatics used in automotive, agriculture, heavy equipment, and construction industries.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 214

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

This course will give the students hands-on experience working on heavy duty power train components. Emphasis will be placed on calculating gear ratios and power flow on industry’s common transmissions, final drives, and clutches. The student will measure drive line angles and diagnose vibration complaints.

Course Fee: $12.00

This course will include engine assembly and engine start-up after assembly. The course will also coordinate set-up, testing, and diagnosis of engine problems using test instruments and engine dynometer.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 272
Prerequisites: DIES 104 and DIES 114

This course will give the student hands-on experience on diagnosing diesel engines using the proper test equipment. Diesel engine repair and assembly are addressed.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 262
Course Fee: $20.00

An introductory course covering care and use of arc and oxyfuel, and gas metal arc (short circuit) welding equipment, regulators, torches, cylinders, power sources, electrodes, characteristics of operation, welding of steels and special applications. Introduction to techniques of welding mild steel. Mechanical properties of metals and types of joints are also covered.

Corequisite: WLDG 111

An introductory course covering care and use of arc, oxyfuel, and gas metal arc (short circuit) welding equipment, regulators, torches, cylinders, power sources, electrodes, characteristics of operation, welding of steels and special applications. Introduction to techniques of welding mild steel. Mechanical properties of metals and types of joints are also covered.

Corequisite: WLDG 110
Course Fee: $50.00

Theory and practice in repair and maintenance of commonly used metals using oxygen fuel, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes. Students work on practice exercises and “live” projects.

Prerequisites: WLDG 110 and 111 and consent of instructor.
Course Fee: $30.00