DS 120 - Diesel Practices

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Introduces basic mechanical shop safety and industrial practices, professionalism and ethics, shop tools, and equipment use. Vehicle maintenance and service procedures included. Course required for all entering Diesel Technology students.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate safe use of tools and chemicals, identify proper storage of parts and components, and select correct protective clothing and safety gear for various situations.
CLO#2: Explain diesel engine operating theories.
CLO#3: Compare and explain design, operating principles, and the component parts of the two stroke and four stroke diesel engines.
CLO#4: Demonstrate proper disassemble and reassemble techniques on various vehicle components. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.