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2.00 Credits
Studies basic operational theory of the two and four-stroke cycle diesel engine used in public transportation vehicles. Covers the construction and function of the diesel engine and the major components as they relate to air, exhaust, and fuel systems. Emphasizes diesel engine tune-up and troubleshooting theory. Prerequisite: sponsorship by a public transit authority and divisional approval. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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6.00 Credits
Provides basic knowledge of the construction, design, and application of selected modern diesel engines and their components. Covers induction and exhaust systems, cooling and lubricating systems, and fuel injection and governing systems. Provides opportunity to disassemble, inspect, recondition, reassemble, and test selected engines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Teaches maintenance, adjustment, testing, and general repair of the typical fuel injection components used on non-automotive diesel engines. Includes engine and fuel system tune-up procedures and troubleshooting using current diagnostic equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Studies basic operational theory of electrical systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers electrical symbols, schematics, troubleshooting procedures, as well as the function, construction, and operation of the electrical system and its components. Prerequisite: sponsorship by a public transit authority and school approval. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Continues the study of basic operational theory of electrical systems used in public transportation vehicles. Includes electrical symbols, schematics, troubleshooting procedures, as well as the function, construction, and operation of the electrical system and its components. Prerequisite: sponsorship by a public transit authority and school approval. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on manual transmissions. Examines various types of power trains and their components, such as multi-disc clutch, multi-speed transmissions, drive lines, and differentials. Includes disassembly and assembly of various components. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on hydrostatic and heavy-duty automatic transmissions. Examines various types of power trains and their components, such as torques, drive lines, and differentials. Includes disassembly and assembly of various components. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Examines suspensions used on heavy-duty trucks and teaches preventative maintenance and service procedures. Includes nomenclature, theory of operation and services, and repair of heavy-duty truck suspension systems, including tires and wheels and steering gear and connecting linkage. Provides opportunity for preventative maintenance inspections and service procedures on heavy-duty vehicles. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems as used in heavy-duty and public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Teaches proper service and preventative maintenance of system. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, air and test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Prerequisite: sponsorship by a public transit authority and school approval. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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