Diesel Technology

DS110 6 credits

Basic Electricity for Diesel 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.

DS111 5 credits

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training to properly maintain today’s trucks and heavy equipment.

DS112 7 credits

Gasoline Engines Repair

Reviews theory and construction of various gasoline internal combustion engines and how to rebuild, service, inspect, and repair them. Prerequisites: AM111 or DS110, AM120 or DS120 or approval of instructor.

DS113 6 credits

Diesel Engine Rebuild

Provides diesel engine theory and hands-on experience in rebuilding and servicing diesel engines including testing, diagnosis, measurements, and repair. Prerequisites: AM111 or DS110, AM120 or DS120.

DS120 3 credits

Diesel Trades Practices

Introduces basic mechanical shop safety and industrial practices, professionalism and ethics, shop tools, and equipment use. 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.

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 5 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 which include hydraulic, air, and electrical types.

DS160 4 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.

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 6 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 3 credits

Diesel Repair Practicum I

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.