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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Mathematics - Mechanized Agriculture
272 ASSISTANCE IN
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
.5-1 unit, 1.33 -2.66 hours (pass/no pass only)
This course is intended for any student requiring
help with mathematics in any discipline. The course will
provide intensive assistance in mathematical concepts and
procedures. Students will develop, improve, and refine
mathematical skills through guided practice in a lab setting.
MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE (MAG)
19V
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE,
MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE
1-8 units, 75 hours/unit paid employment or
60 hours/unit volunteer employment
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. May be repeated for not more than 16 units total of
which only 6 can be from COTR 19G. (A, CSU)
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EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN:
DIESEL ENGINES,
SERVICE FUNDAMENTALS,
MACHINE SYSTEMS
11 units, 8 lecture hours, 9 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 130,
126, and 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:
TRANSMISSIONS, TORQUE CONVERTERS,
& AIR CONDITIONING
8 units, 6 lecture hours, 6 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 130,
126, and 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)
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EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: ELECTRICAL,
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, & WELDING
11 units, 8 lecture hours, 9 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 130,
126, and 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)
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EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: FUEL
SYSTEMS & MACHINE
UNDERCARRIAGE
8 units, 6 lecture hours, 6 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 130,
126, and 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, and machine
undercarriage. Emphasis will be placed on fuel injection system
calibration and adjustment, and the procedures used to test and
adjust various undercarriage components. (A, CSU)