Diesel Truck Technology Courses

This course covers the theory of gas engines and the construction, diagnosis, and repair of all the systems. Fuel, ignition, and supportive systems are also included.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Identifies the general knowledge and procedures used by power technicians. Covers tool selection, general shop safety, fire safety and forklift operation.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

This course focuses on composition and editing of curriculum-specific technical and business-related writing projects. Instruction includes formatting, information gathering, document drafting, editing, and written employment strategies.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in ENG-060 or appropriate placement score.

Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement scores or equivalent.

Students are introduced to diesel engine application, design, construction, theory, and operating principles. This course also covers diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly of diesel engines.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 128

This course will introduce students to the hardware, software, word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, as well as various utility software. Applications of various agricultural management uses are covered throughout. Networks, telecommunication, Global Positioning and Geographic Information Systems are also introduced.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course is an in-depth study of theory in the diagnosing and repair of electrical components and circuitry.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

This course is a continuing study of electricity in electronic components covering circuitry, diagnosis and repair.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-124.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-104.

This course focuses on diagnosis, theory and repair of mechanical and electronic fuel systems used in transportation, agriculture, and construction equipment.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 128

This course is designed to present basic facts of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, English and metric measurement, ratio-proportion, percents, introduction to algebra, and introduction to geometry. Instruction includes use of scientific hand-held calculators and emphasis placed on critical thinking, problem solving skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate placement score.

This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.

This course covers theory and symbols of hydraulic components. Testing and repair of components is performed according to manufacturer's specifications.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

This course covers theory and symbols of hydraulic systems. Testing and repair of hydraulic systems is performed with the use of meters and gauges for proper diagnosis.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-333.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-113.

This course is a more advanced study of electronic principles and electronics components used on equipment today. This course will use computerized OEM and generic test equipment for testing and diagnosis of all types of electronics used on equipment. Lab exercises will be performed on both live and lab equipment.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-124, AGM-104, and AGM-333.

This course covers routine and extended vehicle maintenance. The course will also cover information on general pre-operational checks and performing planned maintenance repairs to vehicles. Course will also cover DOT inspections, air and hydraulic brake systems, basic SMAW welding and oxy/acetylene cutting.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-124.

Human Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social science theories and research for the development of effective interpersonal and organizational relationships.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48

A study of the power train from the clutch through the rear driving axles. Emphasis is placed on clutch types, transmissions, and drive axles. Key goals of the course are failure analysis and troubleshooting malfunctions.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 128

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-104, AGM-113, AGM-124, AGM-333, and AGM-224.

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply competencies previously achieved to repair and service projects. Also included is theory and operation, diagnosis, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems. Instruction will also cover use of computers for maintenance scheduling.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 128

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in AGM-408.

This course presents elements of the oral communications process with emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

Begins a two semester sequence to prepare students for the calculus sequence. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Lecture Hours: 80

Prerequisite(s): MAT-102 or appropriate placement score.

This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement scores.

The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): MAT-122 or equivalent placement score.

The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-134 or MAT-128 or appropriate placement scores.

A continuation of MAT-210, this course covers topics including integration techniques, applications of integration, infinite series, conic sections, parametric and polar equations.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-210.

This course covers topics including integration and differentiation techniques related to vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, multiple integration, and vector analysis.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): MAT-216.