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Diesel Course Syllabus Information

DMT 1002 Intro to Diesel Technology II

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 2; Lab: 3
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Corequisites: None
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Fall 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 20
  • Maximum Class Size: 24

Course Description

This course covers entry level electricity and electrical systems, batteries, starting systems, charging systems, steering and suspension systems, brakes, wheels, and tires.

Justification

This course is approved by the program advisory committee and prepares students for basic entry-level employment and to continue their education in the transportation technology field.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to differentiate between series and parallel circuits.
  2. Students will recognize the components of and be able to service the fuel system.
  3. Students will be able to test a charging system.
  4. Students will be able to test a starting system.
  5. Students will be able to mount and balance a tire.

Course Content

Electrical theory including OHM's law and electronic components Starters and starting systems Alternators and charging systems Batteries Steering systemsSuspension systems Brakes, air and hydraulic Wheels and tires