Catalog_2017_2018_3-7

219 Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog Mechanized Agriculture MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE (MAG) 19V COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE, MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE 1-8 units Work experience internship for mechanized agriculture students. Students will be monitored and advised through this class. Documentation of work progress will be provided to the instructor by the student and the work supervisor. Students may learn specific and general career skills in preparation for more advanced responsibilities upon completion of the educational program. The student must be employed or serving as a volunteer with an entity which is approved by the instructor. Employer must agree to participate in this internship, provide appropriate skills instruction and supervision, and submit a performance evaluation to the college. Students earn units using the following formula: for paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may enroll for a maximum of 8 units per semester. Students may earn a total of 16 units in work experience of which only 6 may be in COTR 19G. Note: Repetition of Cooperative Work Experience courses is allowable under Title 5, §55253. (A, CSU) 20 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: DIESEL ENGINES, SERVICE FUNDAMENTALS, MACHINE SYSTEMS 11 units, 8 lecture hours, 9 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course provides in-depth instruction in diesel engines, service department skills and expectations, and specific instruction on agricultural and construction machines. The design and construction of diesel engines, principles and theories of operation, and disassembly and reassembly of engine components will be covered. Instruction on technical reference materials, parts and service books, computer systems and programs used by the service technician will be covered. Students will also develop skills on the service and operation of various machine and engine systems common to the equipment industry. (A, CSU) 21 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: POWER TRAIN I AND MOBILE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING 8 units, 6 lecture hours, 6 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course provides in-depth instruction in equipment transmission systems and power equipment air conditioning and heating systems. Equipment transmission systems include clutches, torque converters, hydrostatic applications, and manual and powershift transmissions. Students will also receive career preparation instruction. (A, CSU) 30 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: ELECTRICAL, HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, & WELDING 11 units, 8 lecture hours, 9 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course provides in-depth instruction in machine electrical systems, hydraulic systems found on mobile equipment, and welding and fabrication skills common to agriculture and construction equipment. Students will receive hands-on training on starting, charging, and electronic monitoring systems as they develop analytical skills needed for service and repair of diesel equipment. Hydraulic fundamentals and troubleshooting techniques will be reinforced through machine testing and adjusting. Students will also receive training and instruction in welding and fabrication principles and applications required for the entry level equipment technician. (A, CSU) 31 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: FUEL SYSTEMS & POWER TRAIN II 8 units, 6 lecture hours, 6 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course provides in-depth instruction in diesel engine fuel systems, tuning, and troubleshooting procedures. Additional instruction will cover differentials, final drives, braking and steering systems, tracks, machine undercarriage and Hydrostatics. Emphasis will be placed on fuel injection system calibration and adjustment, and the procedures used to test and adjust various undercarriage components. (A, CSU)