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Diesel Technology Course Descriptions
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DSL 110 
Diesel Service Techniques
2 credits
Offered every fall semester
Provides an overview of basic diesel equipment systems. This course provides
safety and basic operational knowledge, care, and maintenance inspection of engine,
fuel, suspension, brakes, electrical, and drive train systems. Also includes
information related to a diesel shop organization structure, product line information,
and use of Caterpillar's service and repair information system. Identical to AUT 102.
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DSL 120
Diesel Engines
4 credits
Offered every fall semester
Provides theory, diagnosis and service common to all diesel engines. Includes
engine rebuilding and performance testing. This course prepares students for
the ASE Certification test on medium/heavy truck diesel engines. Identical to AUT 108.
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DSL 130
Diesel Electrical Systems Design and Diagnosis
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Provides a study of diesel starting, charging, and accessory electrical systems
and components. An emphasis is placed on electrical system diagnosis and electrical
repair. Includes using various industry standard diagnostic electrical equipment
and testing techniques. Prepares the student to take the ASE certification test
on electrical/electronic systems. Identical to AUT 109.
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DSL 140
Diesel Fuel Systems
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Provides theory, diagnosis and service of hydro-mechanical and electronic
diesel fuel systems. Includes an opportunity to analyze fuel system components,
and system operational characteristics. The course shall place emphasis on
testing and service procedures of Caterpillar's mechanical & computer controlled
fuel systems. This class prepares students for the ASE Certification test related
to heavy duty diesel fuel systems. Identical to AUT 113.
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DSL 150
Machine Hydraulics
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: TEC 112 or instructor approval
Provides instruction in operational theory and testing techniques related
to hydraulic components and circuits on mobile diesel equipment. Includes an
opportunity for the individual to apply fluid power principles and investigate
the functional characteristic of hydraulic pumps, flow valves, pressure valves,
directional valves, motors, cylinders and accumulators. Emphasis is placed on
the student's ability to test, service, and repair diesel equipment hydraulic
systems and system components. Identical to AUT 117.
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DSL 160
Heavy Equipment Drive Train
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Provides theory, diagnosis, and service of clutches, driveline, synchro transmissions
and final drives, torque converters, and automatic transmission. Includes proper
repair and service of assemblies for standard and automatic transmissions. Prepares
the student for the ASE Certification Test on manual and automatic drive trains. Identical to AUT 125.
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DSL 170
Heavy Equipment Suspension, Steering and Brake Systems
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
This course provides the theory, diagnosis and the repair of heavy equipment
suspension, steering and brake systems. This in-depth study includes tires and
wheels, steering components, suspension types, and hydraulic & air brake
systems. This course covers diagnostic and service techniques of suspension,
steering and braking systems. Identical to AUT 135.
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DSL 220
Advanced Diesel Engines
4 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: DSL 120
Provides in-depth operational information related to heavy duty diesel engine fuel, compression, air induction, and exhaust systems. Teaches diagnosis and repair of mechanical engines. Requires students to isolate and repair mechanical engine, fuel, and air induction system concerns by following strategic processes. Students use industry standard tooling, repair information systems, and engine repair processes. Helps prepare students for ASE certification test on heavy truck diesel engines.
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DSL 230
Diesel Engine Performance
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: AUT 108 or DSL 120
Provides in-depth operational information related to diesel engine fuel, compression, air induction, and exhaust systems. Focuses on diagnosing engine performance concerns by requiring students to follow strategic processes to isolate causes of poor engine performance. Students use industry standard hand tooling, repair information systems, and diagnostic equipment. Prepares students for ASE certification test on heavy truck diesel engines.
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DSL 240
Diesel Computerized System Controls
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: DSL 130 or instructor approval
Provides a study of diesel equipment power train electronic control systems
and addresses electronic principles. Includes an in-depth study of electronic
engine/power train control operation, component operation, trouble shooting techniques,
and proper repair of these systems. This course requires that each student have
basic skills and knowledge in electrical/electronic fundamentals and prepares
the student to take the ASE tests which have electrical/electronic or computer
control system questions. Identical to AUT 225.
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DSL 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in the Diesel Technology program.
DSL 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in the Diesel Technology program.
DSL 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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