includes a review of major topics, sample tests, as well as basic CDL information and test-taking procedures. 3 Credit Hours
system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust and repair braking systems on medium and heavy vehicles. 3 Credit Hours
ECONOMICS (ECO)
DEM 124 ELECTRONIC ENGINE SYSTEMS Prerequisite: As required by the college.
ECO 231 – PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS Prerequisite: As required by the college.
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. 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade. 3 Credit Hours ECO 232 – PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course is an introduction of the microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include scarcity; the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and international aspects of microeconomics. 3 Credit Hours
DEM 125 HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVE TRAINS Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course introduces operational principles of mechanical medium and heavy duty vehicle transmissions. Topics include multiple counter shafts power takeoffs, slider idler clutches, friction clutches, mechanical transmission power components, and hydraulics. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, inspect and repair mechanical transmissions. 3 Credit Hours
DEM 126 ADVANCED ENGINES Prerequisite: As required by the college.
EDUCATION (EDU )
This course provides instruction in the disassembly, inspection, and rebuilding of diesel and heavy-duty gas engines. Emphasis is placed on the manufacturer's standards and factory recommended service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to disassemble, inspect, and rebuild engines according to the manufacturer's specifications. 3 Credit Hours DEM 127 FUEL SYSTEMS Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course is designed to provide practice in troubleshooting, fault code diagnosis, information retrieval, calibration, repair and replacement of fuel injectors, nozzles, and pumps. 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. 3 Credit Hours DEM 130 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALS Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course introduces the student to basic Electrical / Electronic concepts and fundamentals. It provides the principles of electricity, magnetism, and Ohm’s Law. Emphasis is placed on batteries, sta rting, charging, and lighting circuits, which include series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Troubleshooting and repair of wiring harnesses, starting motors, charging systems, and accessories are included along with the computerized monitoring of vehicle systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify components, test systems, and repair minor electrical problems according to manufacturer’s literature. 3 Credit Hours DEM 135 HEAVY VEHICLE STEERING AND SUSPENSION Prerequisite: As required by the college. 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, and perform front and rear wheel alignments on medium and heavy-duty vehicles. 3 Credit Hours DEM 156 CDL LICENSE TEST PREPARATION Prerequisite: As required by the college. This is a course designed to prepare students for the Alabama Commercial Driver's License written examination. The course
EDU 100 EXPLORING TEACHING AS A PROFESSION Prerequisite(s): As required by the program This course provides students with an opportunity to explore teaching as a career. The role of the teacher, the benefits of teaching and the steps to becoming a teacher are some of the topics that will be explored. Students will be exposed to examples of good teaching and self-assess their personal and professional qualities. 2 Credit Hours
ELECTRONICAL ENGINEERING (EET)
EET 100 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts, terminology, and procedures associated with applied analytical skills needed to succeed in higher level courses. To include: engineering notation, use of scientific calculators, triangulation methods, and the basic laws of electricity. 3 Credit Hours
EET 226 CABLE SPLICING AND INSTALLATION Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course provides instruction in splicing and installing low and medium voltage power cable, hi -voltage cable, fiber optic cable, communication and voltage wiring systems. Emphasis is placed on sizes conductors and use of proper connectors and materials used in splicing and connecting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly size, splice, connect and insulate all types of cables. 3 Credit Hours
EET 235 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course introduces the students to the National Electric Code and text and teaches the student how to find needed information within this manual. Emphasis is placed on locating and interpreting needed information within the NEC code manual. Upon completion, students should be able to locate, with the NEC code requirements for a specific electrical installation. 3 Credit Hours
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