Introduction to maintenance, repair, and adjustment of balers, swathers, rakes, and other forage harvesting equipment.

Introduction to theory, preventative maintenance, repair, and adjustment of conventional and rotary combines.

Course Fee: $10.00

This is a course in the study of electrical/electronic fundamentals applied to automotive and commercial vehicle systems. It includes theory, design, diagnosis, and repair of wiring and circuits, batteries, alternators, and starters. The use of test instruments and electrical troubleshooting manuals currently recommended by industry will be emphasized. Ohms law and circuit analysis, as it applies to industry will also be examined. Students will fulfill computation requirements for Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science by completing this course.

Course Fee: $20.00

Construction, operation, and repair of diesel engines; logical steps of procedure for engine reconditioning; installing and timing of fuel injection components. Emphasis will be placed on diesel engine component reconditioning, engine tune-ups, and use of special diagnostic tools.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 114

This course will give the student hands-on experience rebuilding diesel engines and components. The student will learn manufacturer’s procedures on engine rebuilding and special tool usage.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 104
Course Fee: $20.00

This is an introductory lab in diesel fuel injection systems. This lab will include the identification, disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of the following fuel systems components: Inline pumps, distributor pumps, Cummins fuel system, unit injectors, and injectors.

Course Fee: $6.00

Theory and application of hydraulics and pneumatics used in automotive, agriculture, heavy equipment, and construction industries.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 214

Application of hydraulics and pneumatics. Students will demonstrate hydraulic principles on live work stations. They will work with, tear down, and assemble equipment. They will also work on open and closed center systems, fixed and variable displacement pumps, linear and rotary actuators, pressure and flow controls, and directional valves.

To be taken concurrently with DIES 204
Course Fee: $15.00

This course will give the students hands-on experience working on heavy duty power train components. Emphasis will be placed on calculating gear ratios and power flow on industry’s common transmissions, final drives, and clutches. The student will measure drive line angles and diagnose vibration complaints.

Course Fee: $12.00

A course dealing with braking systems, suspensions, and alignment of medium and heavy duty vehicles. The major emphasis will be on air brakes, methods used to check and adjust alignment, and inspection and repair methods for suspension systems.

Course Fee: $6.00