Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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related to tractor trailer service. Emphasis on records required by the
Department of Transportation. Prerequisite DEMR 1317
DEMR 1329 Preventative Maintenance (2-4-3) An introductory
course designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of
proper servicing practices. Content includes record keeping and
condition of major systems.
DEMR 1330 Steering and Suspension I (2-4-3) A study of design,
function, maintenance, and repair of steering and suspension
systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and repair of failed
components.
DEMR 1380 Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics Technology/
Technician (1-0-3) Career-related activities encountered in the
student's area of specialization offered through an individualized
agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the
supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines
classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture
component.
DEMR 1410 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I (2-4-4) An
introduction to testing and repairing diesel engines including
related systems and specialized tools.
DEMR 1447 Power Train II (2-4-4) Continuation of fundamentals and
theory of power train systems. Emphasis on disassembly, inspection,
and repair of power train components. Prerequisite DEMR 1321 or
DEMR 1421
DEMR 1680 Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics Technology/
Technician (1-0-6) Career-related activities encountered in the
student's area of specialization offered through an individualized
agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the
supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines
classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture
component.
DEMR 2332 Electronic Controls (2-4-3) Advanced skills in diagnostic
and programming techniques of electronic control systems.
Prerequisite DEMR 1305, DEMR 2412
DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-Up and Troubleshooting
(2-4-3) Advanced concepts and skills required for tune-up and
troubleshooting procedures of diesel engines. Emphasis on the
science of diagnostics with a common sense approach. Prerequisite
DEMR 2412, DEMR 2312 or AUMT 2417
DEMR 2335 Advanced Hydraulics (2-4-3) Advanced study of
hydraulic systems and components including diagnostics and
testing of hydraulic systems. Prerequisite DEMR 1316 or DEMR 1416
DEMR 2344 Automatic Power Shift and Hydrostatic Transmissions II
(2-4-3) Extended study of the operation, maintenance, and repair of
automatic power shift hydrostatic transmissions. Prerequisite DEMR
1321 or DEMR 2312 or DEMR 2412
DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis (2-4-3) An advanced course designed
for analysis of typical part failures on equipment.
DEMR 2412 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II (2-4-4) Continuation
of Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I. Coverage of testing and
repairing diesel engines including related systems and specialized
tools. Prerequisite DEMR 1410 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
DFTG
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (2-4-3) An introduction
to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating
and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes;
placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions,
using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
DFTG 1313 Drafting for Specific Occupations (2-4-3) Discussion
of theory and practice with drafting methods and the terminology
required to prepare working drawings in specific or various
occupational fields.
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting - Residential (2-4-3) Architectural
drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. Preparation
of detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis
on light frame construction methods. Prerequisite ARCE 1321
(Prerequisite)
DFTG 1325 Blueprint Reading and Sketching (2-4-3) An introduction
to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication
processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to
create pictorial and multiple-view drawings.
DFTG 1329 Electro-Mechanical Drafting (2-4-3) A basic course
including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment
from engineering notes and sketches. Prerequisite DFTG 1309
(Prerequisite)
DFTG 1330 Civil Drafting 1 (2-4-3) Preparation of civil drawings
including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering.
Prerequisite DFTG 1309 (Prerequisite)
DFTG 1333 Mechanical Drafting (2-4-3) Study of mechanical
drawings using dimensioning and tolerances, sectioning techniques,
orthographic projection, and pictorial drawings. Prerequisite DFTG
1309 (Prerequisite)
DFTG 1345 Parametric Modeling and Design (2-4-3) Parametricbased
design software for 3D design and drafting. Prerequisite
DFTG 1309 (Prerequisite or Corequisite) OSA may be exempt from
requisite. Consult with dept.
DFTG 1358 Electrical/Electronics Drafting (2-4-3) Electrical and
electronic drawings stressing modern representation used for block
diagrams, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring/assembly
drawings, printed circuit board layouts, motor control diagrams,
power distribution diagrams, and electrical one-line diagrams.
Prerequisite DFTG 1329 (Prerequisite)
DFTG 1393 Special Topics in Civil Drafting Civil Engineering Cad/
Cadd (2-4-3) Topics address recently identified current events,
skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student. This course was designed to be
repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Prerequisite
DFTG 2321 (Prerequisite)
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