Diesel Technology Certificate
DSL Certificate Courses
Preferred Course Sequence
| Semester I | Cr Hrs | |
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| DSL-105 Diesel Engine Repair
This course provides instruction in the operation and repair of diesel engines, including basic fuel systems, cooling systems, lubrication, air intake and controls related to the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) area of Diesel Engine Repair. This program is ASE accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF). |
4-2-4 | |
| DSL-115 Diesel Preventive Maintenance This course develops occupational skills needed to provide preventative maintenance on diesel engines, trucks, and trailers related to the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) requirements for diesel preventive maintenance. This program is ASE accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF). The instruction will include classroom demonstration and laboratory exercises. |
4-2-4 | |
| DSL-171 Electrical IThis course develops each student's occupational competencies needed to perform preventive maintenance and repair methods required of an entry level technician in the automotive and diesel fields. The instruction will include classroom demonstration and practical exercises related to the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) area of Electrical Systems.This program is ASE accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF). | 4-2-4 | |
| ENG-101 Composition I English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized. Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of NC or better in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on English placement assessment. |
3-3-0 | |
| Semester II | Cr Hrs | |
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| DSL-112 Diesel Brakes This course develops occupational competencies needed for the operation, repair, troubleshooting and diagnostics of diesel brakes. |
4-2-4 | |
| DSL-205 Advanced Diesel Engines This course develops each student’s occupational competencies needed to perform operation and diagnosis repair and fuel system repair. The instruction will include classroom demonstration and practical exercises related to the area of Advanced Diesel Engines. |
4-2-4 | |
| DSL-215 Suspension and Steering This course develops each student’s occupational competencies needed for the operation and repair of suspension and steering systems on medium-heavy diesel vehicles. The instruction will include classroom demonstration and practical exercises related to the area of Suspension and Steering. |
4-2-4 | |
Mathematics Elective (MTH 105 or higher) - 3 hours Communication Elective - 3 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 18 | |
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