I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Introduction to Operations

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HEOM 1200

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 0

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course will give the students a brief introduction to various equipment types, their components and controls, pre-start inspections, basic equipment operation and equipment shutdowns.  The focus will be on machine controls, component identification, basic operating technique and safety.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

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

Name of Program(s)	Program Type
Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance	Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Perform a pre-trip inspection, start and move equipment safely
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Utilize an operators manual for referencing

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Effectively and safely perform a pre trip walk around inspection while identifying the controls and machine components of excavation and grading equipment.

V. Topical Outline

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

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1.         Equipment

• walk around inspections
• fluid level checks
• component identification
• machine controls
• daily maintenance
• warning labels / gauges

2.         Excavation equipment

• skid steer
• front end loader
• rubber tire backhoe
• excavator

3.         Grading equipment

• dozer
• scraper
• blades