1996-1997 catalog
Degrees and Programs
Ground Vehicle Maintenance Certificate
The ground vehicle maintenance technology certificate program offers students training in the maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, light duty trucks, automobiles and heavy equipment. This one-year certificate program emphasizes "hands-on" training and in-class experience as students perform preventive maintenance inspections, determine causes of equipment problems and make necessary repairs and adjustment from tune-ups to complete engine and equipment overhauls. Students work on large truck, small truck and passenger car fuel, electrical and air systems, diesel engines, gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, and crawler tractor undercarriages, steering and final drives. An applied math proficiency exam must be passed to complete certificate requirements or the student may complete MECN 145. A student may request credit by examination for any DSLT, MECN or AUTO class. See the division for details.
Ground Vehicle Maintenance Certificate
- Ground Vehicle Maintenance Core
MECN 103 Starting and Charging Systems (1)
MECN 104 Mobile Equipment Maintenance (1)
MECN 105 Preventative Maintenance for Winter (1)
MECN 106 Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (1)
MECN 107 Hydraulic Brake Systems (1)
MECN 108 Suspension and Steering (2)
MECN 109 The Auto Repair Business, Shop Operations (2)
TTCH 300 Internship in Technology (3) - Total Credits (12 credits)
Certificate Total* (36 credits)
*In addition to completing the above 12 credits, the student must select from courses listed below to complete the required certificate credits. This selection must be on the advice of department advisor.
Heavy Duty Drivetrain
- DSLT 121 Drive Axles (1)
DSLT 122 Drivelines (1)
DSLT 123 Heavy Duty Breaking Systems (1)
DSLT 201 Manual Transmissions and Clutches (2)
DSLT 202 Heavy Duty Automatic Transmissions (2) - Total Credits (7 credits)
Engine Systems
- DSLT 154 Diesel Fuel Injection (2)
DSLT 160 Diesel Engine Emission Control Systems (0.5)
MECN 235 Internal Combustion Engines (4.5)
DSLT 253 Electronic Diesel Injection (1.5)
DSLT 255 Final Drives, Tracked Vehicles (2) - Total Credits (10.5 credits)
Welding
- WMT 103 Welding I (3)
WMT 105 Welding II (3) - Total Credits (6 credits)
Maintenance Technology Electives
- MECN 201 Advanced Mobile Equipment Electronics (2)
MECN 202 Principles of Electric Drive Vehicles (2)
MECN 203 Basic Power Generation (2)
MECN 204 Basic Alternating Current Electrician Skills (2)
MECN 205 Uninterruptable Power Supplies (1)
MECN 206 Emergency Backup Power Generation (1)
MECN 207 Power Generation Governors (2)
MECN 208 Alternative Fuels (2) - Total Credits (14 credits)
Diagnostics
- AUTO 104 Emission Control Systems (2)
AUTO 105 Engine Analyzers and Scopes (1)
AUTO 110 Automotive Systems Electronics (4)
AUTO 111 Advanced Computer Control Systems (4)
AUTO 203 Advanced Gasoline Fuel Injection and Ignition (2) - Total Credits (13 credits)
Driveline
- MECN 159 Manual Transmissions and Clutches (2)
MECN 209 Automatic Transmissions (2)
MECN 235 Internal Combustion Engines (4.5) - Total Credits (8.5 credits)