Diesel 101
Truck Preventative Maintenance
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills in light, medium, and heavy duty truck maintenance.Safety, inspections, and hands-on practice are emphasized.CSU

Diesel 109
Truck Chassis: Brake and Suspension Service
Unit(s): 4.0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
This course covers the air and hydraulic brake systems used on modern medium and heavy duty trucks.Steering and suspension systems on these vehicles are also covered.Emphasis is placed upon utilizing the correct service and diagnostic procedures as required by the trucking industry.CSU

Diesel 110
Truck Chassis: Drive Train Service
Unit(s): 4.0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
This course covers the drive train systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks.Primary focus includes the manual transmission, clutch, and rear axle systems.Correct service procedures and diagnosis of these systems are emphasized as required on modern medium and heavy duty vehicles.CSU

Diesel 113
Allison Transmission Service
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
A course of study designed to familiarize the student with the operation, service, overhaul, and troubleshooting of Allison automatic transmissions.Hands-on procedures are emphasized.Students must furnish approved safety glasses.CSU

Diesel 115
Introduction to Heavy Duty Mobile Hydraulics
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
This course presents the operation and service procedures for hydraulic devices found on heavy-duty diesel equipment and trucks.Hands-on procedures are emphasized.Student must furnish approved safety glasses.CSU

Diesel 121
Mid-Range Diesel Engine Service
Unit(s): 4.5 Class Hours: 54 Lecture, 90 Laboratory total.
Troubleshooting, service, and repair techniques for medium-duty diesel engines and fuel systems.Hands-on procedures and safety emphasized.Student must furnish approved safety glasses.CSU

Diesel 122
Electronics Fundamentals
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
Introduction to the basic operating principles of electrical and electronic devices used in modern vehicles.Hands-on digital multimeter testing is highlighted.Safe and correct use of tools and equipment by students will be emphasized.Students must furnish approved safety glasses.(Same as Auto 122).CSU

Diesel 125
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine: Top End Service
Unit(s): 4.0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
This course covers the diagnosis and service of heavy duty diesel engine top end systems.Emphasis is placed on hands-on practice of measurement, specifications, and proper procedures as required by industry.CSU

Diesel 126
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine: Bottom End Service
Unit(s): 4.0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
This course covers the diagnosis and service of heavy duty diesel engine bottom end systems.Emphasis is placed on hands-on practice of measurement, specifications, and proper procedures as required by industry.CSU

Diesel 132
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Service
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
Theory, testing, and service of mechanical and electronic diesel fuel injection systems.Engine tune-up and troubleshooting techniques on current production medium and heavy-duty diesel engines.Hands-on procedures and safety are emphasized.Students must furnish approved safety glasses.CSU

Diesel 140
Diesel Electrical Systems
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures for starting, charging, lighting, instruments, and multiplex systems.Wiring schematics, safety, and hands-on procedures are emphasized.Students must furnish approved safety glasses.CSU

Diesel 162
Air Conditioning and Heating
Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
Operation, testing, and servicing of truck cab air conditioning and heating systems as well as auxiliary power units.Safety, refrigerant recovery, special equipment, controls will be covered.Applied air conditioning theory. EPA 609 certification is a segment of this course. Helps prepare student for T7 ASE certification exam. CSU

Diesel 165
Transport Refrigeration
Unit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture, 72 Laboratory total.
Theory and operation of truck and trailer refrigeration, electrical, and microprocessor control systems used on current production Carrier and Thermo King units.Service, repair, and troubleshooting procedures used in industry will be covered.Hands-on procedures and safety are emphasized.CSU

Diesel 202
Introduction to Coach Operations
Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 18 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: The student must furnish approved safety equipment for the first meeting of the course. This equipment includes: Approved ANSI Standard Safety Glasses, Reflective Safety Vest, and Steel-Toed Shoes.
This course provides students with an overview of the Certified Maintenance courses CERT1 through CERT10.Covers the ground rules and expectations of the program.Transit bus vehicle and shop safety training is highlighted.This safety training is required for participation in all CERT1 though CERT10 courses.Familiarizes students with the proper and safe use of hand tools and equipment.Includes an overview of the functions and procedures for preventive maintenance on current transit buses. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 203
Transit Vehicle Electrical Systems
Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
This course covers the functions and components of the electrical systems on current transit buses.Principles of electricity and safety are highlighted.An overview of troubleshooting techniques for both conventional and computer controlled buses are emphasized. This is the Certified Maintenance course CERT3. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 204
Transit Vehicle Air Systems
Unit(s): 0.5 Class Hours: 12 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with minimum grade of C.
This course provides students with functions and components of the air systems on current transit buses.Principles of air supply and safety are emphasized.An overview of troubleshooting techniques for both conventional and computer controlled buses is highlighted.This is the Certified Maintenance course CERT4. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.CSU

Diesel 205
Transit Vehicle Air Brake Systems
Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 18 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
This course introduces the students to the operation of air brake systems found on current transit buses.Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures are emphasized. This is Certified Maintenance course CERT5. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 206
Transit Vehicle Automatic Transmissions
Unit(s): 1.5 Class Hours: 27 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
This course introduces the students to the basic theory of operation of the automatic transmissions currently used on transit buses.Diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, repair, and service will be emphasized. This is the Certified Maintenance course CERT6. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 207
Transit Vehicle Engines
Unit(s): 2.5 Class Hours: 47.25 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
Designed to acquaint the student with the basic theory of operation, diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, repair and service of engines. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 208
Transit Vehicle Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Unit(s): 1.5 Class Hours: 27 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
This course introduces the student to the basic theory of operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems used on current transit buses.Service, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be emphasized. This is the Certified Maintenance course - CERT8. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 209
Transit Vehicle Drive Train Suspension
Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 21 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
This course introduces students to the basic theory of operation of transit bus drive train and suspension systems.Diagnostic techniques, repair, and service of current transit bus drive train and suspension systems will be emphasized. This is the Certified Maintenance course - CERT9. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU

Diesel 210
Transit Vehicle Wheelchair Lifts
Unit(s): 0.5 Class Hours: 12 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Diesel 202 with a minimum grade of C.
This course introduces the student to the basic theory of operation of wheelchair lifts and ramps currently used on transit buses.Service, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be emphasized.This is the Certified Maintenance course - CERT10. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only. CSU​​​