PROGRAMS OF STUDY
M assasoit Communit y College SUBJECT COURSE
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diesel continued DIES 150 Crane Safety 3 Introduces the fundamentals of craning. Divided into three units: site, load charts, and operations. Crane safety is emphasized throughout the course. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 151 Grades and Plans 2 Introduces the student to the fundamentals of grade checking and to selected methods and techniques used by grade checkers. Designed to provide a foundation upon which to build the skill of grade checking. One lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 152 Health and Safety 3 Consists of two units, each designed to equip the student with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent and/or respond to accidents, illnesses, and deaths on the job. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 153 Rigging and Reeving 3 Provides a basic knowledge of rigging equipment, materials, procedures, and safety precautions used in the construction industry. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 154 Electricity I 3 Introduces electricity and electronics as they are commonly used in mobile machines. It covers theory, components, batteries, and circuitry. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 155 Electricity II 3 Builds upon the knowledge and skills obtained in DIES 154 Electricity I. Focuses on switches and controls, monitors and controllers, diagnosis and testing of the electrical systems commonly used in heavy equipment operations. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 156 Heavy Equipment 3 Teaches the basic and generic elements about nearly all types of construction equipment. The Pre-Operation Inspection student acquires a basic understanding of mechanical systems for purposes of pre-operational checking and inspection. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 157 Hydraulics 3 Provides the basics required to understand and service hydraulic systems. Theory of operation, failure analysis, repair, and troubleshooting procedures are covered in detail. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
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DIES 158 Earth Moving Equipment Operation 3 Introduces the basics of bulldozers, graders, rubber tire loaders and rubber tire loader backhoes in terms of their elementary, intermediate, and advanced operations. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. DIES 159 Welding 3 Introduces gas and arc welding processes through classroom study and hands-on shop practice. One lecture and four laboratory hours per week. DIES 222 Electronic Engine Diagnostics 3
Covers the introduction and uses of computer- based diagnostic applications. Students learn basic Windows and then learn engine-specific diagnostic applications that are used in the calibration and repair of today’s electronic diesel engines. They learn to open and create new job orders using engine software applications and learn how to diagnose engine faults using diagnostic programs and follow appropriate troubleshooting procedures. Electronic engine control module calibrations and customer-controlled parameters will be covered in depth. The primary focus will be on the Cummins Insite and the Caterpillar ET diagnostic programs, although others will be discussed. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: DIES 107 Engine Principles I or permission of instructor.
DIES 223 Compressed Natural Gas Engines 3
Covers the characteristics of compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane and how they are used as alternative power sources in internal combustion engines. Students learn the characteristics of alternative fuels, evaluate the storage and handling components of the alternative fuel system, and the safety procedures involved in working with these fuels. They learn the theory behind the operation of gaseous fuel engines and are able to identify, service, and troubleshoot components unique to these engines. Primary focus will be centered on the Cummins ISL-G BG and the L10 G engines, although other manufacturers are discussed. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: DIES 107 Engine Principles I or permission of instructor.
DIES 224 Electronic Mid-Range Diesel 4 Engines
Familiarizes the student with the Cummins ISB and ISC Electronic Mid-Range Automotive Diesel Engines. Emphasis is placed on understanding the Interact System (computer controls), air, lube, cooling and fuel systems as they apply to troubleshooting. Topics include Diesel Engine Theory, maintenance practices, manual utilization, proper troubleshooting, and tune-up procedures. Emphasis is also placed on understanding both the Bosch VP-44 Electronic Distributor Fuel System and the Cummins Accumulator Fuel Systems. Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
DIES 225 Mid-Range Diesel Engines 4
Familiarizes the student with the Cummins B & C Mid-Range Automotive Diesel Engines. Emphasis is placed on understanding the air, lube, cooling and fuel systems as they apply to troubleshooting. Topics include Diesel Engine Theory, maintenance practices, manual utilization, proper troubleshooting and tune-up procedures. Emphasis is also placed on understanding both distributor and inline fuel systems. Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.