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  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Credit hours 60 Contact hours Covers the theory and operation of diesel engines with emphasis on basic engine design, construction, and operating principles. Covers all internal sub assembly components to include short block, cylinder heads, and valve trains. Introduces the basic operating principles of the oiling, cooling, and fuel system and the importance of engine service intervals, diagnostics and repair documentation. Prerequisites: DPM 100 and DPM 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours Focuses on drive axles and universal joints of heavy duty trucks and construction equipment. Students will cover operations, tests, removal, inspections, and repair of heavy duty drivelines, axles, and differentials to include heavy duty track drive systems. Prerequisites: DPM 100 and DPM 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours Covers the theory of operation and repair of fuel injection systems. Students will be introduced to water separators, primary/secondary fuel filters, low pressure supply pumps, and high pressure injections systems. Provides laboratory assignments that involve disassembly, assembly, and service procedures on fuel system components. Preventive maintenance, run-ability issues, and electronic fuel management systems will be covered. Prerequisites: DPM 100, DPM 101 and DPM 103.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours Enables students to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, trucks, and other diesel powered equipment. Designed to teach students to follow manufacture and fleet operator lubrication and inspection procedures. Students will learn to complete appropriate maintenance records, document needed service repairs, and perform routine equipment inspections. They will be exposed to the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting, focusing on the importance of preventive maintenance. Prerequisites: DPM 100 and DPM 101.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 Credit hours 30 Contact hours Offers instruction on the fundamentals of hydraulics and their applications. The operation of hydraulic pumps, pressure control, flow control, and directional control valves will be stressed. The application of hydraulic fluids, hoses, and fittings will also be taught. Students will disassemble, explain the operation of and reassemble hydraulic components. Diagnosis, service, testing, and safety will be covered. Prerequisites: DPM 100 and DPM 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours A continuation of the study of hydraulics, offering instruction on the repair, replacement, measuring, and subsequent adjustments of components. Students will design and build a hydraulic system of at least two functions, demonstrating their working design on a hydraulic simulator. Prerequisites: DPM 100, DPM 101, and DPM 121
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours Emphasizes lecture and related lab in the diagnosis and service of heavy duty mechanical and air suspension systems, wheels/tires, and pressure management systems. In a lab situation, students will demonstrate the inspections and adjustment of steering components. They will be able to identify tire wear as it relates to misaligned, worn or damaged steering components. Prerequisites: DPM 100 and DPM 101.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Credit hours 60 Contact hours A continuation of Diesel Engines 1 in that it covers the repair of diesel engines with emphasis on precession measuring and blueprinting an assigned engine. Students will disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, and reassemble a diesel engine. They will determine and make final adjustments on the engine, check oil pressure, and other critical aspects as the engine operates. Prerequisites: DPM 100, DPM 101, and DPM 103.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours Teaches students to diagnose clutch and transmission problems. Focus is on clutches, manual, and automatic transmission, transfer cases, and power take-offs. Students will explain the operation of and demonstrate removal, inspection, repairing, and replacement of all components. Also covers electrical/electronic systems on transmissions and related assemblies. Prerequisites: DPM 100, 101, and 105.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credit hours 45 Contact hours An instruction in general service and maintenance procedures for the heavy-duty vehicle air brake system and its related pneumatic components. Operational checks, performance testing, and verifying system compliance with regulations (FMVSS No. 121) will be discussed. Successful students will be able to demonstrate their abilities on an air system training simulator. The new electronic anti skid systems will be discussed. Prerequisites: DPM 100, and 101.
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