2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)
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Heavy Construction Equipment Technology
Technician Emphasis (HE)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Students will develop the knowledge and skills as they apply to preventative maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions and prescribing corrective action and repairing of heavy construction equipment. Additional knowledge will be gained in service, sales and fleet management as it relates to the heavy construction equipment industry.
Career Opportunities: Heavy construction equipment dealership technician, mine or quarry maintenance technician, technician for contractor or leasing company; field service or sales representative, engine or equipment distributor service representative, service writer, warranty or parts manager and assistant service manager.
Recommended High School Subjects: Four years of English, two years of algebra and one year of chemistry/physics.
Remediation Strategies: All entering students will be tested for English, math, and reading deficiencies. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the Information section of this catalog (see step 3 of the Admissions Process).
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College and detailed in the Information section (see "Transferring Credits") of this catalog. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- use approved safety procedures in various work situations.
- correctly use basic hand tools, specialty tools and test equipment.
- read and interpret equipment manuals and write clear, accurate, concise and complete service reports.
- apply the correct procedures for diagnosing and repairing various hydraulic circuits and components.
- demonstrate the correct procedures for diagnosing and repairing various power train components.
- diagnose and repair malfunctions in various engine systems using approved procedures.
- use system schematics to trace hydraulic and electrical circuitry.
- explain the principles of economic benefits and planned preventative maintenance.
- retrieve and record accurate technical data from a computer-based system, interpret the data and prescribe the appropriate corrective action.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM108 | Tools, Hardware and Failure Analysis | 2 | |
| DSM141 | Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2 | |
| DSM142 | Power Train and Brake Systems Lab | 4 | |
| DSM149 | Heavy Equipment Power Trains/Chassis | 3 | |
| DSM284 | Introduction to CAT Vehicles | 1 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| MTH124 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| or | |||
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| DSM115 | Diesel Engines | 4 | |
| DSM116 | Diesel Engines Laboratory | 4 | |
| DSM120 | Basic Electricity | 4 | |
| DSM121 | Hydraulics I | 3 | |
| FIT204 | First Aid, Responding to Emergencies | 2 | |
| 17 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| HEO151 | Field Technician | 2 | |
| HEO163 | Technician Surveying | 2 | |
| DSM122 | Hydraulics II | 4 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | |
| or | |||
| PHS114 | Physics with Technological Applications | 4 | |
| 14 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| DSM230 | Hydraulics III | 6 | |
| DSM241 | Diesel Electronic Systems | 2 | |
| DSM242 | Diesel Equipment Air Conditioning Systems | 2 | |
| DSM274 | Equipment Maintenance Management | 1 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
Accreditation: Accredited by Associated Equipment Distributors