DHET 133 Diesel Systems

3 credits

The study of diesel fueled engines. Combustion processes, engine subsystems maintenance, repair, adjustments. Includes application and installation requirements.

Prerequisites: ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher)

Corequisites: DHET 131, DHET 132, DHET 134, and DHET 135

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Follow industry standard safe practices while working on engines
Explain the operation of diesel engines throughout each cycle to include relative component position in rotation by degree, action by direction, or reaction caused by pressure or temperature change
Effectively use OEM terminology related specifically to diesel engines or subsystems
Perform effective diesel engine diagnostic procedures
Perform effective diesel engine repair procedures
Perform effective diesel engine maintenance procedures

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

perform repairs on various diesel vehicles, vehicle components and equipment
be prepared to succeed on the ASE certification and OEM certification exams
meet minimum competency in eight categories identified as essential for employability: adherence to policy and procedure, technical knowledge, skill application, work planning, quality of work, quantity of work, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
demonstrate advanced skills in: diagnostics, repair and maintenance, electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, pneumatics, undercarriage, brakes and welding

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of information literacy.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40