Diesel/On-site Power Generation Technology

(3 to 5 Semesters)

Program Coordinator and Instructor: Bullock
Instructors: Dixon, Holmes, Schwope

Faculty Information   
Program Introduction   
Certificates and Degrees   
Courses    

Two Advanced Technical Certificate options, two Associate of Applied Science degrees and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree are available.

Objective:  To produce graduates that can perform complex diagnostic operations, repair, and maintain the latest heavy truck, agricultural, or mining-related diesel equipment; to include an option to complete training in diesel electric generator repair.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml 

Students wishing to complete the On-Site Power Generation Technology portion of the program may have a break in their training between the completion of the Diesel Technology coursework and the beginning of the On-Site Power Generation Technology coursework.

Advanced Technical Certificate:  Diesel Technology

(3 Semesters)
Required Courses:

DESL 0101        Introduction to Mechanics		2 cr
DESL 0107        Fundamentals of Electricity		6 cr
DESL 0109        Car Air Conditioning			2 cr
DESL 0113        Diesel Fuel Systems			6 cr
DESL 0115        Diesel Hydraulics			2 cr
DESL 0116        Power Shift Transmissions		3 cr
DESL 0117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems		2 cr
DESL 0125        Heavy Duty Power Trains		7 cr
DESL 0182        Gas Engines				2 cr
DESL 0184        Diesel Engines				5 cr
DESL 0231        Live Work I				8 cr
           OR
DESL 0251        Internship				8 cr
TGE 0135	 Workplace Relations			3 cr		
TGE 0158	 Employment Strategies			2 cr

General Education Requirement:

COMM 1101	 Principles of Speech			3 cr
	(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)

						TOTAL: 52 cr

Elective Courses:

DESL 0298        Special Topics 			1-16 cr
MACH 0105        Machining Practices			1-4 cr
WELD 0105        Welding				1-4 cr

Advanced Technical Certificate:  On-Site Power Generation Technology

(4 Semesters)
Required Courses:

DESL 0101        Introduction to Mechanics		2 cr
DESL 0107        Fundamentals of Electricity		6 cr
DESL 0109        Car Air Conditioning			2 cr
DESL 0113        Diesel Fuel Systems			6 cr
DESL 0115        Diesel Hydraulics			2 cr
DESL 0116        Power Shift Transmissions		3 cr
DESL 0117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems		2 cr
DESL 0125        Heavy Duty Power Trains		7 cr
DESL 0182        Gas Engines				2 cr
DESL 0184        Diesel Engines				5 cr
DESL 0241        On-Site Power Generation I		8 cr
DESL 0243        On-Site Power Generation II		8 cr
DESL 0251        Internship				8 cr
           OR
DESL 0231        Live Work I				8 cr
TGE 0135	 Workplace Relations			3 cr		
TGE 0158  	 Employment Strategies			2 cr

General Education Requirement:

COMM 1101	 Principles of Speech			3 cr
	(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)

						TOTAL: 68 cr

Elective Courses:

DESL 0298        Special Topics				1-16 cr
MACH 0105        Machining Practices			1-4 cr
WELD 0105        Welding				1-4 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Diesel Technology

(4 Semesters)

See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)

Required Courses:

DESL 0101        Introduction to Mechanics		2 cr
DESL 0107        Fundamentals of Electricity		6 cr
DESL 0109        Car Air Conditioning			2 cr
DESL 0113        Diesel Fuel Systems			6 cr
DESL 0115        Diesel Hydraulics			2 cr
DESL 0116        Power Shift Transmissions		3 cr
DESL 0117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems		2 cr
DESL 0125        Heavy Duty Power Trains		7 cr
DESL 0182        Gas Engines				2 cr
DESL 0184        Diesel Engines				5 cr
DESL 0231        Live Work I				8 cr
           OR
DESL 0251        Internship				8 cr
COMM 1101	Principles of Speech			3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication
Requirement; satisfies a General Education requirement)
ENGL 1101	English Composition			3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)

						TOTAL: 60 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree: On-Site Power Generation Technology

(5 Semesters)

See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)

Required Courses:

DESL 0101        Introduction to Mechanics		2 cr
DESL 0107        Fundamentals of Electricity		6 cr
DESL 0109        Car Air Conditioning			2 cr
DESL 0113        Diesel Fuel Systems			6 cr
DESL 0115        Diesel Hydraulics			2 cr
DESL 0116        Power Shift Transmissions		3 cr
DESL 0117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems		2 cr
DESL 0125        Heavy Duty Power Trains		7 cr
DESL 0182        Gas Engines				2 cr
DESL 0184        Diesel Engines				5 cr
DESL 0241        On-Site Power Generation I		8 cr
DESL 0243        On-Site Power Generation II		8 cr
DESL 0251        Internship				8 cr
           OR
DESL 0231        Live Work I				8 cr
COMM 1101	Principles of Speech			3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication
Requirement; satisfies a General Education requirement)
ENGL 1101	English Composition			3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)

						TOTAL: 76 cr

Courses

DESL 0101 Introduction To Mechanics 2 credits. A review of the diesel industry and safety policies along with theory and practice of use and care of hand tools, fasteners, precision measuring devices, tubing fabrication, soldering, and applied shop mathematics. F, S

DESL 0107 Fundamentals of Electricity 6 credits. Theory and practice in basic electricity and electronics, ignition systems, wiring circuits, charging and starting systems (both 12 and 24 volts). Troubleshooting and repair with proper use and care of tools and testing equipment. F, S

DESL 0109 Cab Air Conditioning 2 credits. The fundamentals of cab air conditioning and the basic concepts of refrigeration as used in the diesel industry using the theory and lab practice in the principles of operation, repair and testing. F, S

DESL 0113 Diesel Fuel Systems 6 credits. Fundamentals of diesel fuel systems which include theory and lab practice on theory of operation, repair, troubleshooting, and adjustments of fuel injection systems including electronically controlled systems. F, S

DESL 0115 Diesel Hydraulics 2 credits. Theory and operation of hydraulics. Lab practice covering testing, troubleshooting techniques, and repair will be covered. F, S

DESL 0116 Power Shift Transmissions 3 credits. Theory and practice of power-shift transmissions with introduction to electronically integrated shift. Lab practice covering testing, troubleshooting techniques and repair to return the units to manufacturer's specifications will be presented. F, S

DESL 0117 Heavy Duty Brake Systems 2 credits. Theory and lab practice for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing of farm, construction, and truck brake systems. Introduction to ABS braking systems will be presented. F, S

DESL 0125 Heavy Duty Power Trains 7 credits. Theory and lab practice for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing of farm, construction, and truck power train systems. F, S, Su

DESL 0182 Gas Engines 2 credits. Theory in the fundamentals of the operation of gas engines. The laboratory section consists of overhaul procedure, repair, tune-up diagnosis and testing of operable engines. F, S, Su

DESL 0184 Diesel Engines 5 credits. Theory in the fundamentals of the operation of diesel engines. The laboratory section consists of overhaul procedure, repair, tune-up, diagnosis and testing of operable engines. PREREQ: DESL 0182 or comparable. F, S, Su

DESL 0231 Live Work I 8 credits. Principles of diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting on operable equipment. The classroom portion will include customer relations and shop management techniques. F, S

DESL 0241 On-Site Power Generation I 8 credits. Principles, diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting on operable on-site power generation equipment. F, S

DESL 0243 On-Site Power Generation II 8 credits. A continuation of DESL 0241. F, S

DESL 0251 Internship 8 credits. A final phase of training in an actual diesel shop repair facility, performing all types of repair work and receiving pay for services completed. F, S, Su

DESL 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  F, S

DESL 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S

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