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DSL 620 - Semi Tractor Trailer Suspension & Align.


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:
The Semi Tractor Trailer Suspension Alignment course will provide students with the opportunity to learn how to service semi-tractor trailer suspension and laser alignment systems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites: A student is to have completed all program courses for the semester prior to the one in which they are currently enrolling with a “C” or better grade. A student will only be allowed to get one D. If a student gets a second D or F, that student will not continue in the program without coordinator approval and will be required to retake all classes that are D’s or lower. If a student gets a D in the first semester and a second D in the fourth semester he/she will not graduate until they retake both classes. If that class is not offered the next semester that student will be responsible for taking the class the next time it is taught

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: none

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes: 

  • Students should know what types of suspension are used on various trucks.
  • Learn how to service various types of suspension.
  • Show how to check out a truck and inspect it before alignment Know how to perform alignment.
  • Know how to read tire wear and the causes

Course Objectives:

  • Cover different suspension types used on trucks today, service different suspensions, inspect and align trucks, and read tire wear and the causes



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