I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Power Train Theory
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1128
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers the theory and operation of clutches, torque convertors, manual and powershift transmissions, differentials, final drives, and undercarriage used on Ag and Construction equipment.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1128 - Power Train Theory
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1128 - Power Train Theory
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1129 | Power Train Lab | 5 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Military Experience
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Students will be able to read and understand industry technical manuals, both paperback and electronic. Many of these are interactive and require listening and concentration skills. |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Students will be able to identify alternative ways to service customers equipment complaints. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and associated technical manuals, either electronic of paperback, the student will be able to list the three most probable causes of a given malfunction prior to entering the shop.
|
|
|
Students will be able to read and understand power Train Schematics to assist in troubleshooting.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Learn industry safety standards relating to general shop safety and power train related safety.
- Understand professionalism in the workplace
- Identify gear ratios
- Learn the construction and uses of various typ0es of bearings and seals.
- Understand the theory and operation of clutches, torque convertors, manual and power shift transmissions, differentials, final drives, and undercarriages.
- Understand the theory and principals of electronically controller power train components.
- Understand the theory and principals of hydrostatic systems.
- Read an interpret power train schematics.
- Understand failure analysis
- Compare component rebuild and/or replacement practices.
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Power Train Theory
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1128
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers the theory and operation of clutches, torque convertors, manual and powershift transmissions, differentials, final drives, and undercarriage used on Ag and Construction equipment.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1128 - Power Train Theory
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1128 - Power Train Theory
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1129 | Power Train Lab | 5 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Military Experience
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Students will be able to read and understand industry technical manuals, both paperback and electronic. Many of these are interactive and require listening and concentration skills. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and associated technical manuals, either electronic of paperback, the student will be able to list the three most probable causes of a given malfunction prior to entering the shop.
|
|
|
Students will be able to read and understand power Train Schematics to assist in troubleshooting.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Learn industry safety standards relating to general shop safety and power train related safety.
- Understand professionalism in the workplace
- Identify gear ratios
- Learn the construction and uses of various typ0es of bearings and seals.
- Understand the theory and operation of clutches, torque convertors, manual and power shift transmissions, differentials, final drives, and undercarriages.
- Understand the theory and principals of electronically controller power train components.
- Understand the theory and principals of hydrostatic systems.
- Read an interpret power train schematics.
- Understand failure analysis
- Compare component rebuild and/or replacement practices.