Academic Catalog

Diesel Technician (TEDT)

TEDT 1000    Diesel Safety and Basics  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
Credits: 1  
Lecture hours: 1  
This course provides proper knowledge and practices in safety to help establish working habits that would reflect industry standards and result in a safe working environment. The use of written and digital service information and the basics of preventative maintenance are introduced.
TEDT 1010    Intro to Diesel Technology  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 2  
Lecture hours: 1
Lab hours: 1
  
This course covers careers in the Diesel and Transportation Industry, ASE Certification, fasteners, tools, preventative maintenance, lubrication systems, engines, and fuel systems.
TEDT 1020    Intro to Diesel Technology II  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 2  
Lecture hours: 1
Lab hours: 1
  
This course covers electricity and electrical systems, batteries, starting systems, charging systems, steering and suspension systems, brakes, wheels, and tires.
TEDT 1100    Electrical I  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
Electrical I provides theory and hands-on instruction on the principles of electricity, basic components, sensors, circuits, wiring schematics, and multi-meters.
TEDT 1110    Electrical II  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
In the Electrical II course, students learn advanced electrical theory and diagnostic procedures.
TEDT 1200    Steering and Suspension  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
The Steering and Suspension course provides theory and hands-on instruction on the maintenance and repair of front axles, alignment, truck frames, steering and suspension systems, and coupling devices.
TEDT 1300    Brakes  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
Brakes provides theory and hands-on instruction on heavy-duty braking systems. Students will learn maintenance and repair of wheels and tires, hubs and wheel bearings, air brake systems, drum and rotor brakes, Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and hydraulic braking systems.
TEDT 1400    Drivetrain  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
In this Drivetrain course, students receive theory and hands-on instruction on the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty drivetrain systems. Topics will include clutches, transmissions, drive lines, and differentials.
TEDT 1600    Engines I  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
Engines I provides theory and hands-on instruction and labs in basic operation, parts, and overhaul procedures of diesel engines. Students learn the removal, service, and repair of engine blocks, crankshafts, pistons, rings, connecting rods, camshafts, valve trains, injection pumps, and accessories.
TEDT 1610    Engines II  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 1.5
Lab hours: 1.5
  
Engines II provides the student with more advanced theory and hands-on instruction in diagnostics and operational systems of the internal combustion engine, including emissions, fuel, and after-treatment systems.
TEDT 1700    Hydraulics  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 2  
Lecture hours: 1
Lab hours: 1
  
The Hydraulics course provides theory and hands-on instruction on fluid power as used in modern mobile equipment. Topics include the operation and repair of hydraulic/pneumatic components and systems. This course emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, design, and use of hydraulic schematics.
TEDT 1800    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 1.5
Lab hours: 1.5
  
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) provides students with theory and hands-on instruction regarding troubleshooting and repair of heavy-duty truck air conditioning systems. Topics include condensers; check valves; driers; compressors; evaporators; controls; heating and cooling systems and controls; and refrigerant handling.
TEDT 2600    Advanced Fuel Systems & Computerized Engine Controls  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
This course provides experience in computerized engine diagnostics. Time will be spent on engine performance factors, scan tools, input sensors, computer outputs, etc. It will also cover maintenance, tune-up, repair, and diagnostic procedures on electronic, hydraulic electric unit injection (HUEI), Bosch in-line, common rail and mechanical fuel systems.
TEDT 2610    Advanced Emissions Controls  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 2
  
This course teaches Diesel systems that control/regulate the engine's output emissions, emission controls, maintenance procedures, repair, diagnosis, and safety. Students will be taught the emission standards and regulations of the federal government and administered by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).