2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Course DescriptionsCT253 Developing Web ApplicationsCredits: 3 Offered Fall SemesterPrerequisites: CT115, CSCI110 and CSCI240This is an introductory course in ASP.NET server-sidedevelopment. It is imperative that business and governmentoffer accessibility to their customers and clients throughinteractive web pages. In this course, students will developa fully-functioning interactive web site simulating an onlinebusiness or government capability. Students will do their workusing Microsoft Visual Studio and the Windows IIS web server.CT262 Web DatabasesCredits: 4 Offered Spring SemesterCo-requisite: CT253 and CSCI240Prerequisite: CSCI111The focus of this class will be on the development of web-basedfront-ends to databases. Oracle and open source tools will beused to implement web database applications in multi-tierenvironments. Students will learn Java Servlets, Java ServerPages (JSP), and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB).DESL110 Diesel Electrical and Electronics ICredits: 3Prerequisites: noneThis course is designed to give students basic electrical/electronic knowledge. The course progresses from electrical/electronic theory, circuits and circuit failure, and componentsof the starting and accessory systems. Emphasis will be placedon developing the knowledge base needed for diagnosing andrepairing diesel equipment electrical systems.DESL111 Diesel Electrical and Electronics IICredits: 2Prerequisites: DESL110This course is designed to give students basic electrical/electronic knowledge. The course is a continuation fromDiesel Electrical and Electronics I. Emphasis will be placed ondeveloping the knowledge base needed for charging systems,circuit diagnosing, diesel computer control systems, andrepairing diesel equipment electrical systems. It is also designedto provide hands-on activities common to diesel equipmentelectrical and electronic applications.DESL122 HydraulicsCredits: 5Prerequisites: DESL 110 and DESL111This is an introductory course that will cover the basic theoryand understanding of hydraulic principles as related to manycomponents and systems covered in the advanced courses inthe Diesel Technology program. In addition to the basic theory,the function of basic systems and components will be discussed.Using school-owned hydraulic mock-ups, the students willdisassemble, inspect, and reassemble hydraulic pumps, motors,cylinders, electric and manual control valves. Students willlearn how to read schematics and create a functioning hydrauliccircuit.DESL130 Diesel HVAC and Transport RefrigerationCredits: 7Prerequisites: DESL110 and DESL111This course is designed to provide Diesel Technology studentswith the knowledge and skills required to understand, service,and repair mobile air conditioning systems as used in the Dieselindustry. The course content includes heat and refrigerationprinciples as they relate to transport refrigeration. Componentfunctions and EPA requirements are covered in this course.DESL135 Diesel Engine RepairCredits: 6Prerequisites: DESL110 and DESL111This course is designed to provide students with the knowledgeand skills required to understand and repair various enginesystems as used in the heavy-duty, diesel-powered, on-andoff-roadequipment industry. Emphasis will be placed on preelectronicdiesel engines.DESL200 Diesel Engine PerformanceCredits: 7Prerequisites: DESL110, DESL111, and DESL135This is an advanced level course offered to second-year,Diesel Technology students. This course builds upon theknowledge and skills attained in the first-year coursesDESL110 and DESL111 Electrical/Electronics, as well asDESL135 Diesel Engine Repair, to solve diesel engineperformance problems. Students will be exposed tomaintenance, diagnostic, and repair experiences involving avariety of systems on diesel-powered equipment. The dieselengine systems included are starting, charging, accessory,lighting, instrumentation, as well as diesel engine mechanicalfuel systems, electronic engine control, and tune-up.DESL210 Diesel Maintenance PracticesCredits: 5Prerequisites: DESL110 and DESL111This is a preventative maintenance course for heavy-duty, dieselpowered, on-and-off-road equipment. This course familiarizesthe student with routine service, inspection, and adjustmentof the following component/systems: engine, power train,hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, steering, braking, cooling andair intake systems. Lubricants, fuels, and filters will also beincluded. Students will also be exposed to annual Departmentof Transportation inspection of heavy-duty diesel trucks.DESL235 Heavy Duty Manual Drive TrainsCredits: 6Prerequisites: DESL110 and DESL111This course includes the basic fundamentals of manual drivetrains including power flow, ratios, gears, bearings, and seals.With removal, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement ofclutches, transmissions, drive lines, drive axles, final drives,power takeoffs and specialty drives that are related to heavyduty,diesel powered, on-and-off-road equipment.UM-Helena College of Technology 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog 99