Diesel Equipment Technology

This course will develop the basic knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, repair and maintain basic electrical/electronic systems that are utilized on today's heavy duty vehicles. Emphasis will be placed on the Direct Current (DC) fundamentals and vehicle charging and starting systems. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course will develop the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, repair and maintain heavy duty vehicle heating, cooling and air-conditioning systems. Students will be required to take and pass the federal and state air-conditioning certification. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

The student will develop the knowledge and skills to operate in today's heavy duty vehicle repair facility. Shop safety, hazardous material handling, hand tool identification and tool and personal safety will be emphasized. Skills development will be stress in the areas of precision measurement instrument usage, basic mechanical skills, and basic wiring skills learn the basic skills. Additionally, the course will include instruction on use of electronic information services, hard copy shop manuals and Wisconsin automotive practice regulations (ATCP132.)

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered may include: construction & interpretation of graphs; descriptive statistics; geometry & spatial visualizations; math of finance; functions and modeling; probability; and logic. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation, and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course.

This course will develop the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, repair and maintain heavy duty vehicle braking systems. Hydraulic and pneumatic drum and disc systems will be covered. This course will help prepare for ASE certification.

This course will focus on the skills and knowledge required for today's technician to effectively diagnose, service and repair heavy duty suspension systems. Analysis of the construction and working principles of chassis components including vehicle frames, suspension systems, steering systems, wheels and tires will be covered along with wheel alignment. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

The student will develop the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, repair and maintain heavy duty vehicle power trains. Topics will include clutches, manual transmissions, drive shafts, universal joints, and drive axles. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course develops the knowledge and skills required to maintain basic diesel fuel systems. Operation and troubleshooting of system components such as fuel supply systems, fuel injection pumps and injectors, intake systems, turbo chargers and exhaust systems will be included. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

The student will develop the knowledge and skills that are required to conduct preventative maintenance on today's heavy duty vehicles. Students will become familiar with established industry standards and regulations (state and federal) and the NORTH AMERICAN out of service criteria. Vehicle inspections will be conducted on both on and off road vehicles with emphasis on component identification and inspections and preventative maintenance services. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course will focus on the development of troubleshooting and repair skills as they relate to electrical systems found on heavy duty vehicles. An emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of electronic diagnostic tools and their application to modern heavy duty vehicles. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills required to maintain basic diesel engines. Students will gain practical experience in rebuilding, testing, and troubleshooting by disassembling a diesel engine, inspecting it's components, explaining their function and reassembly. Diesel engine cooling and lubrication systems will be included. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course will provide the application of basic hydraulic principles as they relate to typical heavy duty vehicle applications. The student will develop the knowledge and skills required to diagnose, service and repair and maintain hydraulic systems and components including valves, pumps, and cylinders. Servicing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance prodedures will be performed on trucks and other equipment. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course examines interpersonal relationships of humans and groups and the consequent structure of society. It details the various social processes and concepts which shape human behavior, analyzing such phenomena as organizations, deviance, race and ethnic relations, population, urbanization, social change, and social movements. Religion, education, and the family are studied.

This course will continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, repair and maintain heavy duty vehicle control systems. Emphasis will be place on the skills that are required of a technician to utilize advanced electronic diagnostic tools. Topics include multiplex systems, active and inactive codes, system reprogramming intermittent codes (EBS), electronic braking systems, control systems and hydraulic control systems. The theory and operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and related systems will be covered. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

Complete three elective credits. The suggested electives are: 412-122 Professional Practices 412-123 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship 443-101 Forklift Operation and Mainteanance 442-102 Introduction to Welding 442-101 Welding Basics 461-120 Small Power Equipment 801-197 Technical Reporting 809-195 Economics This is for informational purposes only. Once you register for your course, you can delete this block from your timeline.

The student will develop the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot and repair advanced heavy duty vehicle fuel systems. Fuel designs and characteristics (including alternative fuels), electronic management control and emission control systems will be emphasized. Exploration of diesel hybrid systems will be included. This course will help the student prepare for ASE certification.

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.