Diesel/Diesel Electric Technology

(3 to 5 Semesters)

Program Coordinator and Instructor: Bullock

Instructors: Dixon, Holmes, Huls, Schwope

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 Diesel Electric 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 Diesel Electric Technology coursework.

Advanced Technical Certificate in Diesel Technology

(3 Semesters)

Required Courses:
DESL 101        Introduction to Mechanics             2 cr
DESL 107        Fundamentals of Electricity           6 cr
DESL 109        Car Air Conditioning                  1 cr
DESL 113        Diesel Fuel Systems                   6 cr
DESL 115        Diesel Hydraulics                     2 cr
DESL 116        Power Shift Transmissions             3 cr
DESL 117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems              2 cr
DESL 125        Heavy Duty Power Trains               7 cr
DESL 182        Gas Engines                           2 cr
DESL 184        Diesel Engines                        5 cr
DESL 231        Live Work I                           8 cr
           OR
DESL 251        Internship                            8 cr

General Education Courses:
TGE 151         Technical Writing I                   2 cr
TGE 152         Technical Writing II                  2 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
TGE 158  	Employment Strategies                 2 cr
                                              TOTAL: 53 cr

Elective Courses:
DESL 299        Special Topics                     1-16 cr
MACH 105        Machining Practices                 1-4 cr
WELD 105        Welding                             1-4 cr

Advanced Technical Certificate in Diesel Electric Technology

(4 Semesters)

Required Courses:
DESL 101        Introduction to Mechanics             2 cr
DESL 107        Fundamentals of Electricity           6 cr
DESL 109        Car Air Conditioning                  1 cr
DESL 113        Diesel Fuel Systems                   6 cr
DESL 115        Diesel Hydraulics                     2 cr
DESL 116        Power Shift Transmissions             3 cr
DESL 117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems              2 cr
DESL 125        Heavy Duty Power Trains               7 cr
DESL 182        Gas Engines                           2 cr
DESL 184        Diesel Engines                        5 cr
DESL 241        Diesel Electric I                     8 cr
DESL 243        Diesel Electric II                    8 cr
DESL 251        Internship                            8 cr
           OR
DESL 231        Live Work I                           8 cr

General Education Courses:
TGE 151         Technical Writing I                   2 cr
TGE 152         Technical Writing II                  2 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
TGE 158  	Employment Strategies                 2 cr
                                              TOTAL: 69 cr

Elective Courses:
DESL 299        Special Topics                     1-16 cr
MACH 105        Machining Practices                 1-4 cr
WELD 105        Welding                             1-4 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology

(4 Semesters)

Required Courses:
DESL 101        Introduction to Mechanics             2 cr
DESL 107        Fundamentals of Electricity           6 cr
DESL 109        Car Air Conditioning                  1 cr
DESL 113        Diesel Fuel Systems                   6 cr
DESL 115        Diesel Hydraulics                     2 cr
DESL 116        Power Shift Transmissions             3 cr
DESL 117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems              2 cr
DESL 125        Heavy Duty Power Trains               7 cr
DESL 182        Gas Engines                           2 cr
DESL 184        Diesel Engines                        5 cr
DESL 231        Live Work I                           8 cr
           OR
DESL 251        Internship                            8 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101        English Composition                   3 cr
Goal 2                                                3 cr
Goal 3                                                3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12                          3 cr
Goal 2-12                                             4 cr
                                              TOTAL: 60 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Electric Technology

(5 Semesters)

Required Courses:

DESL 101        Introduction to Mechanics             2 cr
DESL 107        Fundamentals of Electricity           6 cr
DESL 109        Car Air Conditioning                  1 cr
DESL 113        Diesel Fuel Systems                   6 cr
DESL 115        Diesel Hydraulics                     2 cr
DESL 116        Power Shift Transmissions             3 cr
DESL 117        Heavy Duty Brake Systems              2 cr
DESL 125        Heavy Duty Power Trains               7 cr
DESL 182        Gas Engines                           2 cr
DESL 184        Diesel Engines                        5 cr
DESL 241        Diesel Electric I                     8 cr
DESL 243        Diesel Electric II                    8 cr
DESL 251        Internship                            8 cr
           OR
DESL 231        Live Work I                           8 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101        English Composition                   3 cr
Goal 2                                                3 cr
Goal 3                                                3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12                          3 cr
Goal 2-12                                             4 cr
                                              TOTAL: 76 cr

Courses

DESL 101 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. D

DESL 107 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. D

DESL 109 Cab Air Conditioning 1 credit. 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. D

DESL 113 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. D

DESL 115 Diesel Hydraulics 2 credits. Theory and operation of hydraulics. Lab practice covering testing, troubleshooting techniques, and repair will be covered. D

DESL 116 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. D

DESL 117 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. D

DESL 125 Heavy Duty Power Trains 7 credits. Theory and lab practice for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing of farm, construction, and truck power train systems. D

DESL 182 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. D

DESL 184 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 182 or comparable. D

DESL 231 Live Work I 8 credits. This course covers the principles of diagnosis, repair and trouble shooting on operable equipment. The classroom portion will include customer relations and shop management techniques. D

DESL 241 Diesel Electric I 8 credits. This course covers the principles, diagnosis, repair and trouble shooting on operable diesel electric equipment. D

DESL 243 Diesel Electric II 8 credits. A continuation of DESL 241. D

DESL 251 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. D

DESL 298 Special Topics 1-16 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time, pre-employment curriculum. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: July 2007