Diesel Mechanics Course Descriptions
ORIE 0100 - New Student
Orientation - 1 sem. hr. (1-0-0)
An introduction to college living: college
life and the role of the school are considered and discussed in terms of their
academic, social, and future import. Lectures
are delivered on such useful topics as library usage, effective studying,
note-taking, term paper preparation, and student objectives.
Required of all freshmen. One
lecture hour per week. Students
transferring to SWTJC with 12 or more semester hours do not have to fulfill ORIE
0100 requirement
DEMR 1329 - Preventative Maintenance - 3 sem. hrs.
An introductory course designed to
provide the student with basic knowledge of proper servicing practices.
Content includes record keeping and condition of major systems.
Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Lab Fee - $24
A study of design, function,
maintenance, and repair of steering and suspension systems.
Emphasis on troubleshooting and repair of failed components.
Two lecture and four lab hours per week.
Lab Fee - $24
An introduction to the basic principles of electrical systems of diesel powered
equipment with emphasis on starters, alternators, batteries, and regulators.
Three lecture and three lab hours per week.
Lab Fee - $24
DEMR 1406 - Diesel Engine I -
4 sem. hrs. (
An introduction to the basic
principles of diesel engines and systems. Three
lecture and three lab hours per week. Lab
Fee - $24
An introduction to testing and
repairing diesel engines including related systems specialized tools.
Two lecture and six lab hours per week.
Lab Fee - $24
DEMR 1329 - Preventative
Maintenance - 3 sem. hrs.
An introductory course designed to
provide the student with basic knowledge of proper servicing practices.
Content includes record keeping and condition of major systems.
Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Lab˙Fee - $24
A study of design, function, maintenance, and repair of steering and suspension
systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting
and repair of failed components. Two
lecture and four lab hours per week. Lab
Fee - $24
An introduction to the basic
principles of electrical systems of diesel powered equipment with emphasis on
starters, alternators, batteries, and regulators.
Three lecture and three lab hours per week.
Lab Fee - $24
An introduction to the basic
principles of diesel engines and systems. Three
lecture and three lab hours per week. Lab
Fee - $24
An introduction to testing and repairing diesel engines including related
systems specialized tools. Two
lecture and six lab hours per week. Lab
Fee - $24
MATH 1332 - Math for Liberal
Arts I - 3 sem. hrs.
This course is directed toward students who are not majoring in sciences or
engineering. Study of applied
problems related to ratio, proportion, and variation; consumer mathematics;
measurements and geometric concepts including trigonometry; introduction to
probability and statistics; logic and problem solving skills involving deductive
reasoning; sets; number systems; and functions involving linear, quadratic,
logarithmic, and exponential equations, including applied problems involving
systems of equations. Prerequisite:
Mathematics 0302 with a grade of C or better or high school Algebra I,
high school plane Geometry, and co-requisite THEA reading and math.
Three semester hours
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces
computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.
Explores integration and application in business and other segments in
society. Fundamentals of computer
problem-solving and programming may be discussed and applied.
Examines applications and software relating to a specific curricular
area. Two lecture and three lab
hours per week. Prerequisite:
Keyboarding proficiency. Lab Fee˙-
$24
This course is devoted to the study of written English as
a means of effective communication. Emphasis
is given to the structure of the sentence, the paragraph, and the essay.
Three lecture hours per week. Co‑requisite:
THEA