Diesel Technology

• DS110 7 credits

  Basic Electricity for Technicians

  Introduces the fundamentals of basic electricity, starters and power generation, the use of test equipment, and troubleshooting techniques. Course required for all entering diesel technology students.

• DS112 6 credits

  Gasoline Engines Rebuild

  Reviews theory and construction of various gasoline internal combustion engines and how to rebuild, service, inspect, and repair them.

• DS113 6 credits

  Diesel Engine Overhaul

  Provides diesel engine theory and hands-on experience in rebuilding and servicing diesel engines including testing, diagnosis, measurements, and repair.

• DS120 6 credits

  Diesel Trades Practices

  Introduces basic mechanical shop safety and industrial practices, professionalism and ethics, shop tools, and equipment use. Vehicle maintenance and service procedures included. Course required for all entering diesel technology students.

• DS131 5 credits

  Diesel Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis

  Provides the theory of operation and hands-on experience in tuning up and troubleshooting various live diesel engines. Topics include tune-up, engine airflow principles, and performance diagnosis.

• DS141 5 credits

  Heavy Equipment Power Trains

  Studies the principles of operation of heavy transmissions, differentials, and clutches, and provides for hands-on experience in the servicing, inspecting, and rebuilding of them. Prerequisites: AM111 or DS110 and AM120 or DS120.

• DS151 6 credits

  Heavy Equipment Brakes

  Studies the theories of braking system operation and provides hands-on experience in the rebuilding, repairing, and adjusting of the various braking systems including hydraulic, air, and electrical types, as well as ABS brake hydraulics and operation.

• DS160 6 credits

  Heavy Equipment Suspension and Steering

  Provides students with the theory and hands-on training needed to properly test, repair, troubleshoot, and align suspension and steering systems used on trucks and heavy equipment. Prerequisites: AM111 or DS110, AM120 or DS120 or approval of instructor.

• DS190 4 credits

  Diesel Repair Lab I

  Provides live work experience in all aspects of repair expected of entry-level line technicians. Includes basic engine performance, diagnosis and repair of engines, chassis, power trains, and basic electrical systems. Primarily designed for first-year students or those with appropriate skill levels.

• DS199 Variable credit

  Workshop/Selected Topics

  Presents workshops dealing with the diesel and heavy equipment industry and related issues; scheduled as needed.

• DS210 3 credits

  Mechanical Careers Development

  Acquaints students with industry expectations related to professionalism. Includes communication in the workplace, effective employee/employer relations, cooperative work experience seminar topics, and job search skills. Prerequisites: AM111 and AM120 or advisor approval.

• DS214 1 credit

  PUC Testing Preparation Workshop

  Prepares students for the written and walk-around Public Utility Carrier (PUC) tests administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

• DS232 4 credits

  Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems

  Develops skills and knowledge for working with diesel fuel injection, turbo chargers, super chargers, gasoline, and alternative fuel systems. Includes hands-on experience in the servicing and rebuilding of components in each system. Prerequisite: DS131.

• DS233 7 credits

  Computerized Diesel Engine Management Systems

  Provides students with computer-managed diesel engine performance skills. Covers computer engine control systems, electronic fuel management, and the use of sophisticated electronic test equipment to diagnose problems within these systems. Prerequisites: DS131 and DS232.

• DS234 4 credits

  Heavy Equipment Advanced Electronics

  Provides students with theory and hands-on training in the testing, diagnosis, and repair of advanced electronic computer-controlled systems found in today’s trucks and heavy equipment. Prerequisite: DS233.

• DS260 4 credits

  Hydraulic Systems for Heavy Equipment

  Studies theory and operation of hydraulic systems used in the heavy equipment industry; includes hands-on experience in building, troubleshooting, and repairing these systems. Prerequisites: AM111 or DS110, AM120 or DS120.

• DS270 5 credits

  Air Conditioning for Diesel Technicians

  Covers vehicle air conditioning systems theory and operation. Uses industry identified skills for diagnosis, repair, and servicing of R12 and R134A systems. Also covers government regulations in the safe handling of refrigerants. Prerequisites: AM110, AM120, and DS131.

• DS280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Diesel

  Provides work-related experience in various truck and heavy equipment repair environments. Prerequisites: AM111 or DS110, AM120 or DS120, or approval of instructor.

• DS290 4 credits

  Diesel Repair Lab II

  Provides live work experience in all aspects of repair expected of an entry-level line technician. Includes engine performance, diagnosis and repair of engine components, chassis, power trains, brakes, suspension systems, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Course is for second-year students or can be taken in place of cooperative work experience.

• DS295 1 credit

  ASE Certification Preparation

  Provides students with a review of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and testing. Topics covered are test-taking techniques and technical reviews pertinent to the specific certification area(s). Prerequisites: AM111 and AM120 or advisor approval.