2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)
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Heavy Construction Equipment Technology
Operator Emphasis (HY)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to safely operate selected heavy construction equipment and use specialized equipment for site layout. Additional knowledge will be gained in preventative maintenance, efficient machine operation, cost estimating and management techniques.
Career Opportunities: Heavy construction equipment operator for a construction company, mine or quarry operation, leasing company, solid waste or heavy construction equipment dealership; field sales representative for equipment distribution.
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 and safely use hand tools, specialty tools and test equipment.
- identify and explain the operation of various engine, power train, electrical and hydraulic components.
- properly use transit, hand level, laser and global positioning equipment as they relate to construction site preparation.
- safely operate selected machines representing the heavy construction equipment industry.
- correctly use blueprints to layout a construction site and/or project.
- explain the procedures for testing compaction of soil and asphalt.
- develop a soil erosion control plan for a construction site.
- perform routine preventative maintenance on heavy construction equipment.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM108 | Tools, Hardware and Failure Analysis | 2 | |
| HEO110 | Diesel Engine Systems | 4 | |
| HEO120 | Site Engineering and Layout | 3 | |
| HEO130 | Site Modification | 3 | |
| 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 | ||
| HEO140 | Machine Electronics | 3 | |
| HEO150 | Powertrain and Related Systems | 4 | |
| HEO160 | GPS for Field Machines | 3 | |
| HEO170 | Hydraulics for Operators | 3 | |
| HEO180 | Safe Operating Procedures for Heavy Equipment | 3 | |
| HEO201 | Earthmoving Blueprints and Grade Stakes | 1 | |
| DSM274 | Equipment Maintenance Management | 1 | |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| HEO210 | Operations of Track Type Tractors | 3 | |
| HEO220 | Operation of Trenching Equipment | 3 | |
| HEO230 | Operation of Haul Truck and Final Grade Equipment | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| HYE | Directed Elective Heavy Construction Equipment Technology | 3 | |
| FIT204 | First Aid, Responding to Emergencies | 2 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| HEO240 | Construction Management Safety | 2 | |
| HEO250 | Quarry Operation | 2 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | |
| or | |||
| PHS114 | Physics with Technological Applications | 4 | |
| 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 | |
| HYE | Directed Elective Heavy Construction Equipment Technology | 3 | |
| 16 | |||