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Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Degree / Certificate Programs
Associate of Science, Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
Certificate of Achievement, Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
Certificate of Recognition, Diesel Truck Maintenance
Certificate of Recognition, Diesel Fuel Injection
Certificate of Recognition, Diesel Engine Overhaul
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Course Descriptions for Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology

DHET-149Truck Maintenance and Compliance
(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
A study of truck and equipment maintenance, repair, and modification. Students will learn how to fill out maintenance records to industry standards.

DHET-150Power Assisted Brakes
(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Theory, operation, and maintenance of vacuum, air, and combination braking systems. Electronic controlled and anti-lock brakes will be discussed.

DHET-153Truck and Equipment Maintenance
(4.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Covers truck and equipment repair and modification. Students will carry out major repair projects involving drive systems, suspension systems, frames and load carrying systems. Emphasis on truck and equipment modifications to fit the vehicle's job requirements.

DHET-166Theory and Operation of Agricultural Equipment
(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
A study of traditional farming equipment from basic to high-tech agriculture equipment. Discussion, practices, and presentation on appropriateness and economics.

DHET-167Hydraulics and Pneumatics
(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Theory and application of fluid and air as used in industry. Topics and procedures covered are the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders. Students will gain a working knowledge of formulas used in hydraulics and leverage factors.

DHET-168Introduction to the Transportation Industry
(2.00 units LEC)Grade Only
This course is an introduction to the transportation industry, involving an overview of jobs including mechanics, sales, parts, and management. Topics include metric conversions, service and parts manuals, microfiche, laws and ordinances, records, ethics, work habits and resume writing.

DHET-180New Generation Diesel Engines
(1.50 units LL)Grade Only
A course focusing on engine models and changes in operation, tune-up and theory. The Cat, Cummins, and Detroit engines will be studied. Time will be spent analyzing engine brakes and their modifications to fit new style engines.Lectures by industry representatives will bring field experience to the class.

DHET-54 Diesel Engine Theory
CSU(4.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Study of two-stroke and four-stroke diesel engine theory, including design, engine overhaul, rebuild processes, and procedures and support component repair. Major manufacturer's engines will be covered.

DHET-59Diesel Fuel Systems
CSU(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
A course focusing on theoretical and hands-on study of fuel systems used on modern diesel engines with emphasis on the systems used on compression ignition engines. Types covered are common rail, distributor, multiple plunger, and electronic. The economics of system selection, reliability, design performance, power efficiency, and emissions reduction will be discussed.

DHET-63Gear Theory and Transmissions
CSU(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Lecture and hands-on experience with gear design and theory of operation used in mechanical and powershift transmissions. Also, the course will cover lubrication and powerflow of transmissions produced by Eaton/Fuller, Spicer, Caterpillar and Allison.

DHET-64Gear Theory and Rear Differentials
CSU(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
A study of gear design, lubrication and power flow of differentials produced by major truck and equipment manufacturers.

DHET-66Diesel Engine Performance and Analysis
CSU(4.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Familiarizes students with engine models, changes in operation, tune-up, and theory and the use of the dynometer, hand-held instruments and gauges for engine analysis and performance.

DHET-69Heavy Equipment Machine Practices
CSU(2.50 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
An introduction to specializedpractices used in machine shops for reconditioning blocks, cylinder heads, rods and crankshafts related to the heavy equipment industry.


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