COLLEGE CATALOG 2022-2023

DIESEL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS (CIP CODE 47.0605) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

The mission of the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics Program is to prepare students for employment as diesel mechanics technicians. The program mission supports the College Mission by providing academic and technical instruction and workforce development. General Education Courses (13 credit hours) Term Grade Hours Students may wish to pursue an associate degree or higher at a later time and should note that ORI 101 and SPH 106 are associate degree eligible transfer courses while ORT 111 and SPC 103 are not. General education courses marked with an asterisk are transferrable. Students scoring into higher level mathematics or English classes on placement exams may substitute the higher level classes for MAH101 and COM100 which are not transfer courses. Choose one:

*ORI 101 Orientation ORT 111 Orientation

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Choose one: *ENG 101 English Composition I COM 100 Introductory Technical English I Choose one: *CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications DPT 103 Introductory Computer Skills II Choose one: **MTH 100, MTH112 or higher MAH101 Introductory Mathematics I *SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication SPC 103 Oral Communications Skills

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Diesel Courses ( 46 credit hours)

Term

Grade

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DEM 111 Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals DEM 104 Basic Engines DEM 105 Preventive Maintenance DEM 156 CDL License Test Preparation DEM 137 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems DEM 117 Diesel and Gas Tune-up DEM 135 Heavy Vehicle Steering & Suspension Systems DEM 122 Heavy Vehicle Brakes

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DEM 123 Pneumatics and Hydraulics DEM 124 Electronic Engine Systems DEM 126 Advanced Engines DEM 127 Fuel Systems DEM 125 Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains DEM 130 Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals DEM 270 CNG/LPG/LNG Safety DEM 272 CNG/LPG/LNG Fuel Systems

Total Hours Required for Degree

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*High School graduates (including students with a GED) are eligible to take these courses. **MTH 100 does not satisfy transfer requirements for mathematics in Area III, but will transfer as an elective in Area V.

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