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DSL 323 - Intro to Diesel Technology


Last Date of Approval: fall 2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 22.5
Total Lab Hours: 45
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
Intro to diesel technology will introduce students to the world of the diesel engine. It will get them familiar with the different engine manufactures and the different engine and power train systems used today. Shop safety and the tools and fasteners of the diesel industry will be covered. Students will learn how to safely use shop equipment like jacks and presses. Shop skills like drilling, tapping, torching, and welding will be covered in the lab. Fine skills like precision measuring will be extensively covered.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: none

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: 0

Common Course Assessment(s): none

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Student will demonstrate personal responsibility
  • Students will learn how to tear down and diagnosis mechanical tool problems
  • Students will also be able to weld, heil coil, tap & die, torch, lifting equipment like jacks and lifts all correctly.
  • Students will identify bolts and fasteners, also use shop hand and pneumatic tools.
  • Students will continue learn how to use precision measuring tools correctly & nbsp;

Course Objectives: Cover bolt sizes metric and standard, precision measuring tools, safety use shop tools, use the touch and welder safely, and safely use shop lifting devices



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