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DIESEL TECH
Heavy Duty Hydraulics DT 130 2.00
Prerequisite: MT 160 or instructor permission.
Theory of operation and service for heavy duty off-road vehicles and equipment. Topics will include diagnosis and repair of hydraulic
pumps, motors, cylinders, and control valves. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics in Diesel Technology DT 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Diesel Brakes and Pneumatics DT 201 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with introductory level basics on Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake systems including study in components,
maintenance, diagnostics and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the
learner for the ASE Certification Examination in Brake Systems which assures the learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level
medium/heavy duty truck technician specialist. This course is repeatable for up to seven credits. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Advanced Diesel Engines DT 210 4.00
Prerequisite: DT 101 or instructor permission. Course may be taken concurrently with DT 101.
This course provides students with introductory level basics on diesel engines including study in components, maintenance, diagnostics
and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for the ASE
Certification Examination in Diesel Engines and entry-level employment as an engine technician specialist. This course is repeatable for
up to fourteen credits. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System
of Higher Education (NSHE).
Light Duty Performance DT 211 2.00
Prerequisite: None
Course will familiarize the student with specific makes of diesel fuel injection equipment used in a worldwide market. Upon completion of
the course, students will be able to troubleshoot and service a variety of diesel powered equipment. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Electronic Fuel Injection II DT 217 3.00
Prerequisite: DT 101, DT 210, and AUTO 111 or instructor permission.
This course will cover advanced topics in Cummins diesel powered equipment. Specific topics in preventive maintenance, trouble shooting
and repair of computer controlled fuel injection systems will be covered. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Steering and Suspension DT 235 2.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with introductory level basics in Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Steering and suspension including study in
components, maintenance, diagnosis and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and
prepares the learner for the ASE Certification Examination in Light/Heavy Duty Truck Steering and Suspension Systems which assures the
learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level medium/heavy duty truck technician specialist. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate
degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Preventive Maintenance DT 250 2.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with introductory level basics in preventive maintenance including study in components, maintenance,
diagnostics and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for
the ASE Certification Examination in Preventive Maintenance which assures the learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level
medium/heavy duty truck technician specialist. This course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.