Heavy Construction Equipment Tech.
Courses
- Heavy Construction Equipment Technology — A.A.S. Degree 72 credits
- Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic — Diploma 64 credits
- Heavy Construction Equipment Maintenance — Certificate 28 credits
Heavy Construction Equipment Technology — A.A.S. Degree
Completion of this degree will also satisfy the requirements for the Advanced Caterpillar Technology A.A.S. degree, which prepares students for a challenging career with a focus on the Caterpillar product line. Ziegler/Caterpillar of Minnesota/Iowa has formed a partnership with DCTC to offer this degree.
| Course | Title | Credit |
| HCEM1101 | General Shop Mechanics - Introduction | 2 |
Students achieve a basic understanding of skills needed in the heavy equipment field. Some areas covered are safety, hand and power tools, hand tool projects, flaring, soldering, gears, chains, bearings, seals, fuels, lubricants, fasteners, fittings, wires and connectors, belts, pulleys, couplings, and precision measuring instruments. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1110 | Welding and Flame Cutting | 2 |
The application of several welding methods used in the Heavy Equipment Industry is covered in this course. Safety, theory, and practice will be taught in a lab setting. Cutting and heat bending are also included. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1132 | Heavy Duty Electrical | 3 |
This is an introduction to electricity as applied to heavy equipment covering electronic theory and magnetism. Emphasis is on theory, diagnosis and repair of basic starting, charging, lighting and ignition systems. This course prepares students for HCEM1234 through classroom instruction and lab practice. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1140 | Diesel Engine Overhaul I | 4 |
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair, minor overhaul, and use of proper precision measuring instruments on engines used in the heavy equipment field such as Cat, John Deere, Perkins, Case, Ford, Cummins, and Onan. This course also includes basic fundamentals of gas and diesel engine design, including the study of cylinder heads and blocks, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Precision measuring is included, along with preventive maintenance and minor repair as well as testing on stationary and mobile gasoline engines used in the heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1160 | Specialized Lab I | 3 |
The student will work in a lab setting for the purpose of using this specialized lab to allow more time to complete goals. This may be remedial, foundation, or enhancement. This specialized lab is taken by both the diploma and the A.A.S. student. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1110, HCEM1130, and HCEM1140. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1234 | Heavy Duty Electronics | 3 |
This course teaches students heavy equipment electronics, diagnostics and repair. The student will enhance their knowledge of equipment electronics and failure analysis through instruction and hands-on training. Course work will include electrical schematics and symbols, advanced multimeter training, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electronic monitoring systems. Computerized engine components are also covered. Prerequisites: HCEM1132. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours a week preparing for the class. Attendance is critical. | ||
| HCEM1246 | Diesel Engine Overhaul II | 3 |
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair and major overhaul, and use of proper precision measuring instruments on engines used in the heavy equipment field such as Cat, John Deere, Perkins, Case, Ford, Cummins and Detroit Diesel. This course also includes basic fundamentals of diesel engine design, including the study of cylinder heads and blocks, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Major tear down and measuring are included along with mastery of preventive maintenance and major repair, tune-up and testing on mobile and stationary diesel engines used in the heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1140. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1250 | Brakes | 2 |
Instruction covers hydraulic and pneumatic brake theory and operation, component identification, application, and general repairs on heavy equipment. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1256 | Diesel Engine Tune-up | 3 |
This course includes component identification, testing procedures, problem analysis, valve and injection adjustment, pump replacement, and engine tune-up. Troubleshooting is stressed. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for this class. Attendance is critical. | ||
| HCEM1261 | Specialized Lab II-A.A.S | 2 |
This course is only for students pursuing the AAS (Cat Track) degree. The student will work in a lab setting for the purpose of using this specialized lab to allow more time to complete goals. This may be remedial, foundation, or enhancement. Prerequisites: HCEM1245, HCEM1250, and HCEM1255. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| HCEM2115 | Transmissions | 4 |
This is a technical course designed to promote understanding of standard sliding gear, synchromesh, and powershift transmissions used in heavy equipment industry. Theory related to hydraulic-assisted transmissions and torque converters, along with basic fundamental principles of hydraulics, torque multiplication, gear ratios, disassembly, assembly, and adjustment procedures are covered. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1130 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2135 | Hydraulics I | 3 |
This introduction to basic hydraulics is a prerequisite to related courses. The student will study principles of hydraulics, identification of components, operation, fluids, and preventive maintenance. Students will use test instruments such as high-pressure gauges and flow meters to troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic pump efficiency and condition of related system components. System components are disassembled and reassembled, with adjustments made to main and circuit reliefs in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1130 or instructor's approval. Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2145 | Hydrostatic Systems | 3 |
Students study basic principles of operations, system components, testing procedures, repair techniques, adjustments, and preventive maintenance procedures. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM2135 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2176 | Specialized Lab III-A.A.S | 2 |
Students gain additional shop experience for entry-level positions in industry. Students diagnose, record, and make repairs on customer equipment including crawlers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc. Repairs are made on heavy equipment systems such as hydraulic, brake, electrical, chassis, and sheet metal. After repairs, students complete the work repair order. Prerequisites: First year courses HCEM1101, HCEM1130, HCEM1250, HCEM2115, HCEM2135, and HCEM2145 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2225 | Track Drive Systems | 3 |
This course provides the student with an understanding of track drive component operation and wear. Students study principles of operation, demonstrate safe jacking and blocking procedures, and study track, track frame, sprocket, idler, and roller removal and installation. Wear analysis and preventive maintenance are stressed. Adjustments are made according to manufacturer's specifications. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM2115, or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2238 | Hydraulics II | 3 |
This course is designed for students with knowledge of hydraulic flow and pressure. Students learn National Standard Institute symbols used in fluid power diagrams. Students design complete hydraulic systems around available components and manufacture and assemble two types of high pressure hoses. A technical study provides students with operational knowledge of computer-controlled multiple hydraulic systems. Students troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic system malfunctions. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1130, and HCEM2135, or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2255 | Steering Systems | 3 |
This course provides students with basic understanding of steering systems used on heavy equipment. The course begins with mechanical systems followed by intensive overview of hydraulic-assisted systems used on crawlers, articulated loaders, motor graders, and backhoes. Students study principles of operation, components, repair procedures, and adjustments. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM2135, and HCEM2145, or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2265 | Differentials | 2 |
This course provides students with operational knowledge of differentials used in the heavy equipment industry, including standard, limited slip, controlled traction, no spin, and locking. The course covers principles of operation, gear ratios, disassembly, assembly, and adjustment procedures. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM2115 or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2280 | Climate Control | 2 |
Students will be taught how to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures in order to identify and repair or replace faulty components within a climate controlled cab in heavy construction equipment. Air-conditioning theory will be discussed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1130, HCEM2135. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 1.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 52 | |
| General Education | ||
| See the General Education section. | ||
| Total | 20 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 72 | |
Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic — Diploma
| Course | Title | Credit |
| HCEM1101 | General Shop Mechanics - Introduction | 2 |
Students achieve a basic understanding of skills needed in the heavy equipment field. Some areas covered are safety, hand and power tools, hand tool projects, flaring, soldering, gears, chains, bearings, seals, fuels, lubricants, fasteners, fittings, wires and connectors, belts, pulleys, couplings, and precision measuring instruments. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1110 | Welding and Flame Cutting | 2 |
The application of several welding methods used in the Heavy Equipment Industry is covered in this course. Safety, theory, and practice will be taught in a lab setting. Cutting and heat bending are also included. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1132 | Heavy Duty Electrical | 3 |
This is an introduction to electricity as applied to heavy equipment covering electronic theory and magnetism. Emphasis is on theory, diagnosis and repair of basic starting, charging, lighting and ignition systems. This course prepares students for HCEM1234 through classroom instruction and lab practice. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1140 | Diesel Engine Overhaul I | 4 |
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair, minor overhaul, and use of proper precision measuring instruments on engines used in the heavy equipment field such as Cat, John Deere, Perkins, Case, Ford, Cummins, and Onan. This course also includes basic fundamentals of gas and diesel engine design, including the study of cylinder heads and blocks, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Precision measuring is included, along with preventive maintenance and minor repair as well as testing on stationary and mobile gasoline engines used in the heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1160 | Specialized Lab I | 3 |
The student will work in a lab setting for the purpose of using this specialized lab to allow more time to complete goals. This may be remedial, foundation, or enhancement. This specialized lab is taken by both the diploma and the A.A.S. student. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1110, HCEM1130, and HCEM1140. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1234 | Heavy Duty Electronics | 3 |
This course teaches students heavy equipment electronics, diagnostics and repair. The student will enhance their knowledge of equipment electronics and failure analysis through instruction and hands-on training. Course work will include electrical schematics and symbols, advanced multimeter training, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electronic monitoring systems. Computerized engine components are also covered. Prerequisites: HCEM1132. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours a week preparing for the class. Attendance is critical. | ||
| HCEM1246 | Diesel Engine Overhaul II | 3 |
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair and major overhaul, and use of proper precision measuring instruments on engines used in the heavy equipment field such as Cat, John Deere, Perkins, Case, Ford, Cummins and Detroit Diesel. This course also includes basic fundamentals of diesel engine design, including the study of cylinder heads and blocks, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Major tear down and measuring are included along with mastery of preventive maintenance and major repair, tune-up and testing on mobile and stationary diesel engines used in the heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1140. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1250 | Brakes | 2 |
Instruction covers hydraulic and pneumatic brake theory and operation, component identification, application, and general repairs on heavy equipment. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1256 | Diesel Engine Tune-up | 3 |
This course includes component identification, testing procedures, problem analysis, valve and injection adjustment, pump replacement, and engine tune-up. Troubleshooting is stressed. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for this class. Attendance is critical. | ||
| HCEM1260 | Specialized Lab II | 3 |
The student will work in a lab setting for the purpose of using this specialized lab to allow more time to complete goals. This may be remedial, foundation, or enhancement. Prerequisites: HCEM1245, HCEM1250, and HCEM1255. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2115 | Transmissions | 4 |
This is a technical course designed to promote understanding of standard sliding gear, synchromesh, and powershift transmissions used in heavy equipment industry. Theory related to hydraulic-assisted transmissions and torque converters, along with basic fundamental principles of hydraulics, torque multiplication, gear ratios, disassembly, assembly, and adjustment procedures are covered. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1130 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2135 | Hydraulics I | 3 |
This introduction to basic hydraulics is a prerequisite to related courses. The student will study principles of hydraulics, identification of components, operation, fluids, and preventive maintenance. Students will use test instruments such as high-pressure gauges and flow meters to troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic pump efficiency and condition of related system components. System components are disassembled and reassembled, with adjustments made to main and circuit reliefs in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1130 or instructor's approval. Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2145 | Hydrostatic Systems | 3 |
Students study basic principles of operations, system components, testing procedures, repair techniques, adjustments, and preventive maintenance procedures. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM2135 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2175 | Specialized Lab III | 3 |
Students gain additional shop experience for entry-level positions in industry. Students diagnose, record, and make repairs on customer equipment including crawlers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc. Repairs are made on heavy equipment systems such as hydraulic, brake, electrical, chassis, and sheet metal. After repairs, students complete the work repair order. Prerequisites: First-year courses HCEM1101, HCEM1130, HCEM1250, HCEM2115, HCEM2135, and HCEM2145, or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2225 | Track Drive Systems | 3 |
This course provides the student with an understanding of track drive component operation and wear. Students study principles of operation, demonstrate safe jacking and blocking procedures, and study track, track frame, sprocket, idler, and roller removal and installation. Wear analysis and preventive maintenance are stressed. Adjustments are made according to manufacturer's specifications. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM2115, or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2238 | Hydraulics II | 3 |
This course is designed for students with knowledge of hydraulic flow and pressure. Students learn National Standard Institute symbols used in fluid power diagrams. Students design complete hydraulic systems around available components and manufacture and assemble two types of high pressure hoses. A technical study provides students with operational knowledge of computer-controlled multiple hydraulic systems. Students troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic system malfunctions. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1130, and HCEM2135, or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2255 | Steering Systems | 3 |
This course provides students with basic understanding of steering systems used on heavy equipment. The course begins with mechanical systems followed by intensive overview of hydraulic-assisted systems used on crawlers, articulated loaders, motor graders, and backhoes. Students study principles of operation, components, repair procedures, and adjustments. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM2135, and HCEM2145, or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1.5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2265 | Differentials | 2 |
This course provides students with operational knowledge of differentials used in the heavy equipment industry, including standard, limited slip, controlled traction, no spin, and locking. The course covers principles of operation, gear ratios, disassembly, assembly, and adjustment procedures. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM2115 or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 52 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Students may select their elective from the following courses. | ||
| HCEM2279 | Specialized Lab IV | 1-3 |
This course is to coincide with HCEM 2280 for Diploma requirements. Students gain additional shop experience for entry level positions in industry. Students diagnose, record, and make repairs on customer equipment including: crawlers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc. Repairs are made on heavy equipment systems such as hydraulic, brake, electrical, chassis, and track drive systems. After repairs, students complete the work repair order. Prerequisites: First year courses HCEM1101, HCEM1130, HCEM1250, plus HCEM2115, HCEM2135, HCEM2145, HCEM2225, or Instructor's Approval. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 1.00 other. Student Expectations:Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM2280 | Climate Control | 2 |
Students will be taught how to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures in order to identify and repair or replace faulty components within a climate controlled cab in heavy construction equipment. Air-conditioning theory will be discussed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1130, HCEM2135. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 1.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 3 | |
| General Education | ||
| See the General Education section. | ||
| Total | 9 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 64 | |
Heavy Construction Equipment Maintenance — Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit |
| HCEM1101 | General Shop Mechanics - Introduction | 2 |
Students achieve a basic understanding of skills needed in the heavy equipment field. Some areas covered are safety, hand and power tools, hand tool projects, flaring, soldering, gears, chains, bearings, seals, fuels, lubricants, fasteners, fittings, wires and connectors, belts, pulleys, couplings, and precision measuring instruments. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1110 | Welding and Flame Cutting | 2 |
The application of several welding methods used in the Heavy Equipment Industry is covered in this course. Safety, theory, and practice will be taught in a lab setting. Cutting and heat bending are also included. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 or instructor's approval. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1132 | Heavy Duty Electrical | 3 |
This is an introduction to electricity as applied to heavy equipment covering electronic theory and magnetism. Emphasis is on theory, diagnosis and repair of basic starting, charging, lighting and ignition systems. This course prepares students for HCEM1234 through classroom instruction and lab practice. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1140 | Diesel Engine Overhaul I | 4 |
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair, minor overhaul, and use of proper precision measuring instruments on engines used in the heavy equipment field such as Cat, John Deere, Perkins, Case, Ford, Cummins, and Onan. This course also includes basic fundamentals of gas and diesel engine design, including the study of cylinder heads and blocks, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Precision measuring is included, along with preventive maintenance and minor repair as well as testing on stationary and mobile gasoline engines used in the heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1160 | Specialized Lab I | 3 |
The student will work in a lab setting for the purpose of using this specialized lab to allow more time to complete goals. This may be remedial, foundation, or enhancement. This specialized lab is taken by both the diploma and the A.A.S. student. Prerequisites: HCEM1101, HCEM1110, HCEM1130, and HCEM1140. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1234 | Heavy Duty Electronics | 3 |
This course teaches students heavy equipment electronics, diagnostics and repair. The student will enhance their knowledge of equipment electronics and failure analysis through instruction and hands-on training. Course work will include electrical schematics and symbols, advanced multimeter training, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electronic monitoring systems. Computerized engine components are also covered. Prerequisites: HCEM1132. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours a week preparing for the class. Attendance is critical. | ||
| HCEM1246 | Diesel Engine Overhaul II | 3 |
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair and major overhaul, and use of proper precision measuring instruments on engines used in the heavy equipment field such as Cat, John Deere, Perkins, Case, Ford, Cummins and Detroit Diesel. This course also includes basic fundamentals of diesel engine design, including the study of cylinder heads and blocks, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Major tear down and measuring are included along with mastery of preventive maintenance and major repair, tune-up and testing on mobile and stationary diesel engines used in the heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 and HCEM1140. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1250 | Brakes | 2 |
Instruction covers hydraulic and pneumatic brake theory and operation, component identification, application, and general repairs on heavy equipment. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1101 or instructor's approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HCEM1256 | Diesel Engine Tune-up | 3 |
This course includes component identification, testing procedures, problem analysis, valve and injection adjustment, pump replacement, and engine tune-up. Troubleshooting is stressed. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for this class. Attendance is critical. | ||
| HCEM1260 | Specialized Lab II | 3 |
The student will work in a lab setting for the purpose of using this specialized lab to allow more time to complete goals. This may be remedial, foundation, or enhancement. Prerequisites: HCEM1245, HCEM1250, and HCEM1255. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 28 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 28 | |
