COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

128 DIESEL MECHANICS (DMECH)DMECH 20CTruck Mechanics III4 units, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Dmech 20A and 20BAcceptable for credit: CSUAdvanced practical application of scientific principlesof truck mechanics in servicing and repairing thepowertrain: Transmission, clutches, hydraulic andrear-axle systems and other components of the chassis.0947.00DMECH 20DTruck Mechanics IV4 units, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Dmech 20CAcceptable for credit: CSUAdvanced practical application of scientific principlesof truck mechanics in servicing and repairing truck airbrake and electrical systems: Air valves, pots, electricalsystem, starter lighting, computer engine controls andprogramming. 0947.00DMECH 20ETruck Mechanics V4 units, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Dmech 11 and 20A and 20CRecommend Preparation: CIS 205 or equivalent, courses invocational teaching or physical fitness program: heavy-dutymechanic’s job duties often required the lifting of objects andtools that weigh over 100 lbs.Acceptable for credit: CSUStudents work independently in this advanced lab to developdemonstrations and lesson plans in advanced practicalapplication of scientific principles of truck mechanics inservicing and repairing the powertrain: Transmissions,clutches, hydraulic, rear-axle systems and other componentsof the chassis. 0947.00DMECH 20FTruck Mechanics VI4 units, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Dmech 11 and 20B and 20DRecommend Preparation: CIS 205 or equivalent, courses invocational teaching or physical fitness program: heavy-dutymechanic’s job duties often required the lifting of objects andtools that weigh over 100 lbs.Acceptable for credit: CSUStudents work independently in this advanced lab to developdemonstrations and lesson plans for advanced practicalapplication of scientific principles of truck mechanics inservicing and repairing truck air brake and electrical system:Air valves, pots, electrical systems, starter lighting, computerengine controls and programming. 0947.00DMECH 21ADiesel Engine Lecture/Laboratory6 units, 2 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Corequisite: Dmech 14Acceptable for credit: CSUTheory, operation, and practical application of truckdiesel engines and related sub-systems: Engine oil andfilters, fuel system, air-induction system, cooling system,fan belts, engine tune-up, water pump, fuel injectors,fuel pump, and other related components. 0947.00DMECH 21BDiesel Engine Lecture/Laboratory6 units, 2 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Corequisite: Dmech 15Acceptable for credit: CSUTheory, operation, and practical application of truckdiesel engines and related sub-systems: Cylinderhead, pistons and liners, main bearings, turbo/blower,Cummins accessory drive, cam timing, and other relatedcomponents; engine troubleshooting. 0947.00DMECH 21CDiesel Engine Lecture/Laboratory6 units, 2 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Dmech 21A and 21BAcceptable for credit: CSUAdvanced theory, operation, and practical applicationof truck diesel engines and related sub-systems: Engineoil and filters, fuel system, air-induction system, coolingsystem, fan belts, engine tune-up, water pump, fuelinjectors, fuel pump, and other related components.0947.00DMECH 21DDiesel Engine Lecture/Laboratory6 units, 2 hours lecture, 12 hours laboratory (GR)Prerequisite: Dmech 21CAcceptable for credit: CSUAdvanced theory, operation, and practical applicationof truck diesel engines and related sub-systems:Replacement and removal of cylinder heads, pistons andliners, main bearings, turbo/blower, Cummins accessorydrive, cam timing, and other related components;advanced engine troubleshooting. 0947.00DMECH 48AA-FZSelected Topics in Diesel Mechanics.5-9 units, 0-9 hours lecture, 0-27 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Selected Topics. 0947.00