Program Coordinator and Instructor: Bullock
Instructors: Dixon, Durfee, Green, Huls
Two certificate options and two Associate of Applied Science degrees are available.
Diesel Technology
(Two and 1/2 Semesters)
The following courses are required for a certificate:
| DESL 100 | Technical General Education |
16 cr
|
| DESL 120 | Introduction to Diesel Technology |
2 cr
|
| DESL 131 | Fundamentals of Electricity |
1 cr
|
| DESL 132 | Batteries and D.C. Charging Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 133 | Starting Systems, 12 and 24 Volt |
1 cr
|
| DESL 134 | Ignition Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 135 | A.C. Charging Systems, 12 and 24 Volt |
1 cr
|
| DESL 136 | Chassis Wiring |
1 cr
|
| DESL 140 | Hydraulics |
3 cr
|
| DESL 144 | Power Shift Transmissions |
3 cr
|
| DESL 150 | Brakes Systems |
2 cr
|
| DESL 161 | Fuel Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 162 | In-Line Fuel Pumps |
1 cr
|
| DESL 163 | Detroit Fuel Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 164 | Cummins Fuel Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 165 | Distributor Pumps |
1 cr
|
| DESL 166 | Gaseous Fuel System |
1 cr
|
| DESL 170 | Fuel Injectors, Turbo Chargers and Blowers |
1 cr
|
| DESL 175 | Cab Air Conditioning |
1 cr
|
| DESL 182 | Gas Engines |
2 cr
|
| DESL 184 | Diesel Engines |
6 cr
|
| DESL 191 | Clutches |
1 cr
|
| DESL 192 | Light Duty Transmission |
1 cr
|
| DESL 193 | Heavy Duty Standard Truck Transmission |
1 cr
|
| DESL 194 | Farm and Industrial Tractor Transmission |
1 cr
|
| DESL 195 | Truck Axles and Drive Lines |
1 cr
|
| DESL 196 | Farm Axles and Differentials |
1 cr
|
| DESL 197 | Industrial and Construction Equipment |
1 cr
|
| DESL 198 | Steering and Suspension Systems |
1 cr
|
| TGE 151 | Applied Technical Writing I |
2 cr
|
| TGE 152 | Applied Technical Writing II |
2 cr
|
| TGE 153 | Applied Technical Speaking |
2 cr
|
| TGE 156 | Applied Business Principals |
2 cr
|
| TGE 158 | Applied Job Search |
2 cr
|
| TGE 160 | Applied Human Relations |
2 cr
|
|
TOTAL: 66 cr
|
Diesel Electric Technology
(Three Semesters)
The following courses are required for a certificate:
| DESL 100 | Technical General Education |
16 cr
|
| DESL 120 | Introduction to Diesel Technology |
2 cr
|
| DESL 131 | Fundamentals of Electricity |
1 cr
|
| DESL 132 | Batteries and D.C. Charging Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 133 | Starting Systems, 12 and 24 Volt |
1 cr
|
| DESL 134 | Ignition Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 135 | A.C. Charging Systems, 12 and 24 Volt |
1 cr
|
| DESL 136 | Chassis Wiring |
1 cr
|
| DESL 140 | Hydraulics |
3 cr
|
| DESL 144 | Power Shift Transmissions |
3 cr
|
| DESL 150 | Brakes Systems |
2 cr
|
| DESL 161 | Fuel Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 162 | In-Line Fuel Pumps |
1 cr
|
| DESL 163 | Detroit Fuel Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 164 | Cummins Fuel Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 165 | Distributor Pumps |
1 cr
|
| DESL 166 | Gaseous Fuel System |
1 cr
|
| DESL 170 | Fuel Injectors, Turbo Chargers and Blowers |
1 cr
|
| DESL 175 | Cab Air Conditioning |
1 cr
|
| DESL 182 | Gas Engines |
2 cr
|
| DESL 184 | Diesel Engines |
6 cr
|
| DESL 241 | Diesel Electric I |
8 cr
|
| DESL 243 | Diesel Electric II |
8 cr
|
| TGE 151 | Applied Technical Writing I |
2 cr
|
| TGE 152 | Applied Technical Writing II |
2 cr
|
| TGE 153 | Applied Technical Speaking |
2 cr
|
| TGE 156 | Applied Business Principals |
2 cr
|
| TGE 158 | Applied Job Search |
2 cr
|
| TGE 160 | Applied Human Relations |
2 cr
|
|
TOTAL: 70 cr
|
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology
(Three and 1/2 Semesters)
The following courses are required in addition to the Diesel Technology
certificate requirements:
| DESL 231 | Live Work I |
8 cr
|
| DESL 233 | Live Work II |
8 cr
|
| OR | ||
| DESL 251 | Internship |
8 cr
|
| TGE 156 | Applied Business Principals |
2 cr
|
| TGE 158 | Applied Job Search |
2 cr
|
| TGE 160 | Applied Human Relations |
2 cr
|
|
TOTAL: 84 cr
|
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Electric Technology
(Four Semesters)
The following courses are required in addition to the Diesel Electric
Technology certificate requirements:
| DESL 191 | Clutches |
1 cr
|
| DESL 192 | Light Duty Transmission |
1 cr
|
| DESL 193 | Heavy Duty Standard Truck Transmission |
1 cr
|
| DESL 194 | Farm and Industrial Tractor Transmission |
1 cr
|
| DESL 195 | Truck Axles and Drive Lines |
1 cr
|
| DESL 196 | Farm Axles and Differentials |
1 cr
|
| DESL 197 | Industrial and Construction Equipment |
1 cr
|
| DESL 198 | Steering and Suspension Systems |
1 cr
|
| DESL 231 | Live Work I |
8 cr
|
| TGE 151 | Applied Technical Writing I |
2 cr
|
| TGE 152 | Applied Technical Writing II |
2 cr
|
| TGE 153 | Applied Technical Speaking |
2 cr
|
| TGE 156 | Applied Business Principals |
2 cr
|
| TGE 158 | Applied Job Search |
2 cr
|
| TGE 160 | Applied Human Relations |
2 cr
|
|
TOTAL: 92 cr
|
Courses
DESL 100 Technical General Education (variable) 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.
DESL 120 Introduction Of Diesel Technology 2 credits. Survey of the diesel industry and safety policies along with theory and practice, use and care of hand tools, fasteners, precision measuring devices, tubing fabrication, soldering, and applied shop mathematics.
DESL 131 Fundamentals Of Electricity 1 credit. Theory of electricity: voltage, amperage, ohms and magnetism. Types of circuits, proper use and function of volt, amp and ohm meters.
DESL 132 Batteries and D.C. Charging Systems 1 credit. Theory and operation of batteries, proper testing and servicing of batteries. Function, operation, and testing of generators and regulators, using proper test equipment. PREREQ: DESL 131 or comparable.
DESL 133 Starting Systems, 12 and 24 Volt 1 credit. Theory and operation of starting systems, solenoid, and relay types. Testing and repairing of starting components using proper tools and testing equipment. PREREQ: DESL 131 or comparable.
DESL 134 Ignition Systems 1 credit. Theory and operation of points and condenser, and electronic ignitions. Proper testing and servicing of ignition system components. PREREQ: DESL 131 or comparable.
DESL 135 A.C. Charging Systems, 12 and 24 Volt 1 credit. Theory and operation of alternators and regulators. Testing and servicing using proper tools and meters. PREREQ: DESL 131 or comparable.
DESL 136 Chassis Wiring 1 credit. Learn how to read and use wiring diagram. Theory and testing of electrical components on a vehicle (motors, switches, lights, etc.). PREREQ: DESL 131 or comparable.
DESL 140 Hydraulics 3 credits. Theory and operation of hydraulics. Theory and lab practice covering repair, troubleshooting techniques and testing to return components to working condition according to manufacturers specifications.
DESL 144 Power Shift Transmissions 3 credits. Theory and operation of power shift transmissions. Lab practice covering repair, troubleshooting techniques and testing to return components to working condition according to manufacturers specifications.
DESL 150 Brakes Systems 2 credits. The theory and lab practice in diagnosis, trouble shooting, repair and testing of air and hydraulic brake systems.
DESL 161 Fuel Systems 1 credit. Theory and operation of basic engine gasoline and diesel fuel systems for 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.
DESL 162 In-Ling Fuel Pumps 1 credit. Theory and operation of in-line pumps, port and helix fuel control, governor operation. PREREQ: DESL 161 or comparable.
DESL 163 Detroit Fuel Systems 1 credit. Theory and operation of Detroit fuel systems. Includes tune-up and overhaul of fuel system components. PREREQ: DESL 161 or comparable.
DESL 164 Cummins Fuel Systems 1 credit. Theory and operation of Cummins fuel systems. Includes tune-up and overhaul of fuel system components. PREREQ: DESL 161 or comparable.
DESL 165 Distributor Pumps 1 credit. Theory and operation of distributor fuel injection pumps. Includes Stanadyne and Bosch systems. PREREQ: DESL 161 or comparable.
DESL 166 Gaseous Fuels System 1 credit. Theory and operation of gaseous fuel systems. Includes LP, NG, alcohol and carburetion. PREREQ: DESL 161 or comparable.
DESL 170 Fuel Injectors, Turbo Chargers and Blowers 1 credit. Theory and operation of injectors, turbochargers and blowers for engines. Lab practice covering repair, troubleshooting techniques and testing to put components back on equipment.
DESL 175 Cab Air Conditioning 1 credit. Fundamentals of cab air conditioning and the basic concepts of refrigeration used in the diesel industry. Theory and lab practice in the principles of operation, repair and testing of air conditioning systems.
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.
DESL 184 Diesel Engines 6 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.
DESL 191 Clutches 1 credit. The study of clutch function, basic components, periodic maintenance, clutch servicing and trouble shooting.
DESL 192 Light Duty Transmission 1 credit. Servicing, repair and trouble shooting the standard transmission, transfer case, transaxle, and power take-off units.
DESL 193 Heavy Duty Standard Truck Transmissions 1 credit. Maintenance, removing, overhauling and troubleshooting of heavy duty truck transmissions.
DESL 194 Farm and Industrial Tractor Transmissions 1 credit. The theory and laboratory practice of diagnosis, trouble shooting, repair and testing of farm, construction and standard transmissions.
DESL 195 Truck Axles and Drive Lines 1 credit. The principals and servicing of axles, drive lines and carrier overhaul.
DESL 196 Farm Axles and Differentials 1 credit. The principals, diagnosis and repair of differentials and final drives.
DESL 197 Industrial and Construction Equipment 1 credit. The study and repair practices for final drives, wheel and track type, and the undercarriage of track type machines.
DESL 198 Steering and Suspension Systems 1 credit. Steering system component theory, repair and adjustment. Truck suspension system servicing.
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.
DESL 233 Live Work II 8 credits. A continuation of DESL 231.
DESL 241 Diesel Electric I 8 credits. This course covers the principles, diagnosis, repair and trouble shooting on operable diesel electric equipment.
DESL 243 Diesel Electric II 8 credits. A continuation of DESL 241.
DESL 251 Internship 8 credits. A final phase of training in an actual shop, performing all types of repair work and receiving pay for services performed with the involvement of ISU instructors.
DESL 299 Special Topics 1-8 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. Permission of the instructor is required.
TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 credits. Course provides instruction in informal technical report writing and business correspondence. Includes grammar/punctuation review, introduction to word processing and technical terminology/vocabulary building. Meets general education requirement for A.A.S. degree.
TGE 152 Technical Writing II 2 credits. Course provides instruction in techniques and application of formal technical report writing and fundamentals of research and development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 credits. Course provides principles of technical and business speech communication. Includes informative and persuasive presentations, effective meeting organization and listening skill development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 156 Applied Business Principles 2 credits. The course provides students with an overview of economic principles related to technical courses of study.
TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 credits. Course provides techniques and development of employment process skills. Includes instruction in resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, company research, and portfolio preparation. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
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