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2015-2016 Catalog
Mechanized Agriculture
40
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL
MECHANICS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and
Mathematics 201.
This course provides an introduction to the
agricultural mechanics field. Instruction will be provided
in the areas of safety, selection, care, and use of common
tools; projects of metal, wood, electrical, and concrete will be
emphasized. (A,CSU)
41
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL
WELDING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
This course provides an introduction into the welding
industry as it relates to agricultural mechanics. Instruction
in the areas of safety, welding processes, equipment, and the
properties of metals will be covered. (A, CSU)
42
SMALL GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
This course provides experiences in the theory of
operation, maintenance, and repair of small gasoline internal
combustion engines. Diesel power will be introduced during
the course. (A, CSU)
43 ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC
FUNDAMENTALS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
This course provides instruction in electrical systems
and hydraulic systems. Students will receive training on the
fundamentals of hydraulic and electrical systems including
theory, application and troubleshooting. (A, CSU)
44 AGRICULTURE WELDING FABRICATION
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
This course will provide entry level instruction on
welding fabrication. Instruction will be provided in the areas
of welding techniques, welding plans and blueprints, cutting,
fitting, proper tacking procedures, squaring, and finishing.
(A, CSU)
201
DIESEL ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Fundamentals of electricity with applications to
current heavy duty diesel electrical systems. The student
will gain knowledge and analytical skills of vehicular diesel
electrical systems including starting, charging, electronic
monitoring, fuel injection and accessories. Troubleshooting
will be emphasized throughout the course.
202
DIESEL ENGINES
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
This course includes the principles of design,
construction, and capabilities of diesel engines used
throughout the power equipment industry. Emphasis is placed
on engine chamber design and injection systems. Principles
and theories are studied by running, testing, diagnosing,
disassembling, and reassembling components, systems, and
engines. Safety is emphasized throughout.
203
TRANSMISSIONS AND
TORQUE CONVERTERS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
A study of transmission systems common to heavy
duty applications including manual shift, planetary, and
countershaft arrangements. Instruction in clutches, torque
converters, machine testing and adjusting will be included
in this course.
204 HYDRAULICS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
ADVISORY: Eligibility for Mathematics 201.
Introduction to the principles of hydraulics applied
to farm, light industrial and on-highway equipment. Includes
study of the technical language of fluid power, including
graphical symbols, industrial standards, components, and
maintenance of hydraulic units. Emphasis will be placed on
the application of knowledge through machine testing and
adjusting.
260
SELECTED TOPICS IN
EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
.5-1.5 units, .33-1.5 lecture hours and/or .5-4.5
lab hours, (Pass/No Pass Only)
Specific technical topics designed to upgrade skills of
personnel in the heavy equipment/diesel technology industries.
Subjects may include the following: diesel engine technology,
electronic fuel injection, heavy duty power trains, machine
hydraulic systems, machine monitoring and diagnostic systems
and heavy equipment operation (fee may be required).
270
FORKLIFT SAFETY
.5 unit, .33 lecture hours, .5 lab hours, (Pass/
No Pass only)
Safety guidelines for operating sit-down counter
balanced forklifts. Topics to include forklift fundamentals,
pre-operation inspection, safe load handling techniques and
supervised forklift operation. Course completers will receive a
certificate verifying instruction in all required areas of forklift
safety in accordance with the Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA).