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This course provides students with a basic overview of the diesel power industry. Topics include safety, tool usage, types of equipment, maintenance, and basic diesel fuel injection. Presentations by industry technical representatives and mobile maintenance service providers are also included. Field trips to independent, fleet, and factory service and parts facilities will be conducted. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the theory, design, construction, and repair of suspension, steering, and braking systems in diesel powered equipment and trucks. Topics include steering systems, conventional suspension systems, air suspension systems, wheels and tires, alignment, air braking systems, hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems, ABS and electronic brakes, and noise, vibration, and harshness. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the theory, design, construction, and repair of the diesel power-plant. Topics include fixed and mobile diesel power systems, engine design: types and components, definition of power and calculations, engine disassembly reconditioning, and reassembly, cooling and lubrication systems, breathing and retarding systems, and run-in, performance and maintenance, and failure analysis. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of diesel electrical and electronic systems and to teach diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Topics include Ohm's Law, basic circuits devices, circuit faults, basic computers, networks, feedback circuits, batteries, and charging and starting systems. The student will become familiar with various types of test equipment, diagnostic charts, and wiring diagrams. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides students with an understanding of the development and administration of preventive maintenance programs. Topics include PM schedules, types of service, record keeping, out-of-service vehicles, winterizing, coolants and additives, oil and lubricants, analysis and additives, contamination control, and track maintenance. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the theory, design, construction, and repair of diesel fuel system. Topics include an overview of diesel fuel injection systems, chemistry of combustion, diesel fuel and alternatives, fuel transfer systems, mechanical injector nozzles, and Unit Electrical Injector's (UEI), Bosch, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Cummins DFI systems, governors, system diagnosis and service, and computerized fuel control systems. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of advanced diesel chassis electrical and electronic systems and to teach diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Topics include advanced networks and muliplexing, A/C systems, lighting systems, instrument panels, wiper and washer systems, alarm systems, collision avoidance systems, supplemental restraint systems, ground based communication systems, satellite based communication systems, and accessory systems. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DSL-1010.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the theory, design, construction, and repair of mobile hydraulic systems. Topics include hydraulic systems, components, hydraulic symbols and engineering drawings, pilot systems, and electronic control systems. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DSL-1010.

This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of power transmission systems and to teach diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Topics include introduction power transmissions, clutches and torque converters, manual transmissions, gear theory, planetary gear theory, hydraulic planetary controls and support systems, power-train management and electronically controlled transmissions, Allison Commercial Electronic Control (CEC) system, Eaton Auto-shift transmission, drive shafts, final drives, and tracks. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DSL-1010 and DSL-2020.

This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of advanced diesel engine performance and emissions systems and to teach diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Topics include engine performance, emissions theory, exhaust emissions treatment, and diagnosis and correction of engine performance and emission complaints. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DSL-1020 and DSL-1040.

This course provides a comprehensive study of manufacturing processes and fabrication. Topics include manufacturing processes, use of fabrication tools, job planning, basic gas and MIG welding, advanced welding, rodding and tubing of hydraulic cylinders, and drive-shaft repair. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

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