Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
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168<br />
Medium & Heavy Diesel-Truck<br />
Technology Courses<br />
MTRK <strong>10</strong>5<br />
Diesel and Gasoline Generator<br />
Technology<br />
2 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
This course will offer an o<strong>ver</strong>view of diesel<br />
and gasoline generator technology used in<br />
small and medium industries. It will provide<br />
students with a basic knowledge of<br />
diesel and gasoline generator repair including<br />
basic maintenance and systems<br />
troubleshooting. This course will also<br />
co<strong>ver</strong> necessary requirements and equipment<br />
to enter this career field. 18 lecture<br />
hours, 36 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 130<br />
Diesel Tech I<br />
11 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
The study of component and system operations<br />
related to vehicles that are used in<br />
the transportation and construction industry<br />
and are powered by diesel engines. Included<br />
is a complete survey of the chassis<br />
and related components such as steering,<br />
brakes, transmissions, rear and front<br />
drives, and power take-off systems to include<br />
transfer case drives. This course<br />
may be taken two times. <strong>10</strong>8 lecture<br />
hours, 270 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 190<br />
Introduction to Compressed Natural<br />
Gas Vehicles<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
This course introduces students to the<br />
role, function, and application of compressed<br />
natural gas (CNG) as an alternative<br />
fuel for today's internal combustion<br />
engine. Propane, methanol, hydrogen, fuel<br />
cells, and electric vehicles are also discussed.<br />
Course prepares students to take<br />
the ASE F1 exam. 54 lecture hours.<br />
MTRK 230<br />
Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck<br />
Technology II<br />
11 Units<br />
The study of the diesel power plant and all<br />
systems related to engine operation including<br />
cooling, fuel, exhaust, lubrication<br />
and filtration. The study will include electrical<br />
theory and operation of electrical<br />
components that make up the complete<br />
power plant necessary for engine and vehicle<br />
operations. This course may be taken<br />
two times. <strong>10</strong>8 lecture hours, 270 lab<br />
hours.<br />
MTRK 235<br />
Diesel Rebuilding: Detroit Engine -<br />
Series 71 and 92<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Includes the theory and operation of the<br />
two- and four-stroke cycle diesel engine<br />
including the principles and operation of<br />
the blower and turbo charger. Complete<br />
disassembly and reassembly, current machine<br />
shop practices and tooling necessary<br />
for reconditioning the complete engine.<br />
Engine diagnosis and tune-up will be emphasized.<br />
36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 240<br />
Diesel Rebuilding: Cummins Engine<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
The complete disassembly and assembly<br />
of a Cummins diesel engine, including machine<br />
shop practices and necessary tooling<br />
for reconditioning the engine. The theory<br />
and function of all related systems necessary<br />
for engine operation such as turbo<br />
charger, lubrication, fuel and filtration. 36<br />
lecture hours, 18 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 245<br />
Diesel Rebuilding: Caterpillar Engine<br />
2 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
The complete disassembly and assembly<br />
of a Caterpillar diesel engine, including the<br />
machine shop practice and tooling necessary<br />
for the reconditioning of the complete<br />
engine. The theory and function of all related<br />
systems necessary for engine operation<br />
such as turbo charger, lubrication, fuel<br />
and filtration. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab<br />
hours.<br />
MTRK 265<br />
Basic Heavy Duty Electrical<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: MTRK <strong>10</strong>0 or<br />
130.<br />
Also, READ 099 if required by reading<br />
placement exam or if required by<br />
reading level.<br />
Course of study to upgrade the diesel mechanic's<br />
skills co<strong>ver</strong>ing theory, parts and<br />
their function, troubleshooting, tools utilized,<br />
and electrical systems as applied to<br />
the Diesel Technology field. A strong emphasis<br />
will be placed on the Digital/Volt/Ohm<br />
meter (DVOM) as a<br />
troubleshooting tool. 36 lecture hours, 36<br />
lab hours.<br />
MTRK 270<br />
Electronic Controls Systems: Detroit<br />
Diesel Engine DDEC I, II, III and IV<br />
2 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
This course concentrates on advanced<br />
electronic control systems (DDEC I and II)<br />
in Detroit diesel engines. Diagnosis and<br />
repair of the entire fuel system. The use<br />
of computer test equipment for engine diagnosis<br />
and performance. 36 lecture<br />
hours, 18 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 271<br />
IS Series Cummins<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: MTRK 130.<br />
The study of the mechanical and electrical<br />
components of the Cummins ISM Diesel<br />
engine. There are upgrades from the M-11<br />
Engine which makes this engine more reliable<br />
and meeting the new emissions specification.<br />
18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 272<br />
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: MTRK 130.<br />
Also, READ 099 if required by reading<br />
placement exam or if required by<br />
reading level.<br />
This course co<strong>ver</strong>s tune-up and troubleshooting<br />
of two and four cycle Detroit<br />
Diesel, Cummins, and Caterpillar Diesel<br />
engines. The air in-let, fuel, and lubrication<br />
system will be analyzed for its operation<br />
and troubleshooting problems related<br />
to them. The use of special tools and<br />
gauges will be used to quickly diagnose<br />
the problems. No power and smoking conditions<br />
will be analyzed. 18 lecture hours,<br />
54 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 274<br />
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine<br />
O<strong>ver</strong>haul<br />
2 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: MTRK 130.<br />
Also, READ 099 if required by reading<br />
placement exam or if required by<br />
reading level.<br />
The class will provide each student with<br />
information on theory and engine o<strong>ver</strong>haul<br />
of a Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine. 18<br />
lecture hours, 54 lab hours.<br />
MTRK 280<br />
Heavy Duty Brake Systems<br />
2 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required<br />
by reading placement exam or if<br />
required by reading level.<br />
A course in hydraulic and air braking systems<br />
used in heavy duty vehicles and the<br />
transportation industry (trucking and busing).<br />
Included are theory and systems operation<br />
and diagnosis. The machine shop<br />
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG <strong>2009</strong> • <strong>20<strong>10</strong></strong> www.citruscollege.edu
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