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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| HET 110 |
Diesel Engines |
3.0 |
9.0 |
0.0 |
6.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces theory, design, terminology, and
operating adjustments for diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on safety,
theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding diesel engines
according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be
able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines. |
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| HET 112 |
Diesel Electrical Systems |
3.0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces electrical theory and applications as
they relate to diesel powered equipment. Topics include lighting,
accessories, safety, starting, charging, instrumentation, and gauges. Upon
completion, students should be able to follow schematics to identify,
repair, and test electrical circuits and components. |
| |
| HET 114 |
Power Trains |
3.0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces power transmission devices. Topics include
function and operation of gears, chains, clutches, planetary gears, drive lines, differentials, and transmissions. Upon completion,
students should be able to identify, research specifications, repair, and adjust power train components. |
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| HET 115 |
Electronic Engines |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the principles of electronically
controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and
adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturers'
specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to
diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines. |
| |
| HET 116 |
Air Cond/Diesel Equip |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a study of the design, theory, and
operation of heating and air conditioning systems in newer models of
medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Topics include component function,
refrigerant recovery, and environmental regulations. Upon
completion, students should be able to use proper techniques and equipment
to diagnose and repair heating/air conditioning systems according to
industry standards. |
| |
| HET 118 |
Mechanical Orientation |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the care and safe use of power and
hand tools. Topics include micrometers, dial indicators, torque wrenches,
drills, taps dies, screw extractors, thread restorers, and fasteners. Upon
completion, students should be able to select and properly use tools for
various operations. |
| |
| HET 119 |
Mechanical Transmissions |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the operating principles of
mechanical medium and heavy-duty truck transmissions. Topics include
multiple counter shafts, power take-offs, sliding idler clutches, and
friction clutches. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose,
inspect, and repair mechanical transmissions. |
| |
| HET 125 |
Preventive Maintenance |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces preventive maintenance practices used
on medium and heavy-duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Topics include
preventive maintenance schedules, services, DOT rules and regulations, and
road ability. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and
follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers. |
| |
| HET 127 |
Shop Rules & Regulations |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces safety, OSHA, and EPA general
requirements used in the mobile equipment industry. Topics include fire
extinguisher use, MSDS sheets, oil contamination, protective gear, and
other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to properly
use fire extinguishers and demonstrate knowledge of applicable general
safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations. |
| |
| HET 128 |
Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces tune-up and troubleshooting according
to manufacturers' specifications. Topics include troubleshooting engine
systems, tune-up procedures, and use and care of special test tools and
equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot,
diagnose, and repair engines and components using appropriate diagnostic
equipment. |
| |
| HET 134 |
Mechanical Fuel Injection |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the principles of mechanical fuel
injection. Emphasis is placed on test equipment, component functions, and
theory. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and
repair fuel systems and governors. |
| |
| HET 230 |
Air Brakes |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the operation and design of air
braking systems used on trucks. Topics include safety, governors,
compressors, and supporting systems. Upon completion, students should be
able to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble air brake
systems. |
| |
| HET 231 |
Med/Hvy.Duty Brake System |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in
medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Topics include air, hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis
and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and
repair braking systems on medium and heavy-duty vehicles. |
| |
| HET 233 |
Suspension & Steering |
2.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the theory and principles of
medium and heavy-duty steering and suspension systems. Topics
include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and
coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on
medium and heavy- duty vehicles. |
