I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Excavation Lab III

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HEOM 2142

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 0

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course covers a more advanced level of operation for bucket type equipment.  Various operating methods, techniques and procedures will be covered.  Students will further develop their skills on bucket type equipment and go into more detail on techniques used on the job.  The primary focus at this level is operating in a safe and productive manor and constructing project to within industry standard spec tolerance.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1.         Rubber Tire Backhoe

• Straight trench
• Angle trench
• Load trucks
• Load and secure for transport
• Basement
• Footings
• Daily maintenance
• Advanced projects as needed

2.         Excavator

• Straight trench
• Angle trench
• Truck loading
• Basement
• Footings
• Daily maintenance
• Load and secure for transport
• Advanced as needed