Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology (D60430)
Diploma
Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Pathway Description: Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Automotive Light-Duty Diesel program description: The Automotive Light-Duty Diesel program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul light duty diesel vehicles under one ton classification. Topics include instruction in electrical systems, diesel-electric drive, engine performance, engine repair, emission systems, and all types of diesel engines related to the light duty diesel vehicle. Program includes technicians working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information. This program of study qualifies for a prorated amount of federal and/or state financial aid.
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
LDD 112 Intro to Light Duty Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
TRN 120 Basic Trans. Electricity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
TRN 130 Intro. to Sustainable Trans | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Spring Semester (17 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG 110 Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HET 134 Diesel Fuel and Power Sys. | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
LDD 181 LDD Fuel Systems | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
LDD 183 Air. Exhaust & Emissions | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Lit. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Summer Term (12 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LDD 116 Diesel Electric Drive | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
LDD 284 LDD Test & Diagnosis | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
TRN 140 Trans. Climate Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
TRN 140A Trans. Climate Control Lab* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
WBL 111 Work Based Learning 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
*Denotes a corequisite, course cannot be taken by itself.
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program 41