I. General Information
1. Course Title:
On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1133
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 8
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
Students will be assigned lab projects typically relating to repairs made in a heavy equipment repair facility. Emphasis will be on testing and repairing air, hydraulic brake systems, steering suspension, clutches, manual transmissions, differentials, and HVAC systems.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1133 - On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab
All Credit(s) from the following...
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1133 - On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1132 | On Highway Vehicle Systems Theory | 3 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 |
AAS |
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma |
Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Read, interpret, and follow instructions in technical manuals and service bulletins to follow a specific path to complete an operation. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Use appropriate testing and servicing equipment to successfully trouble-shoot and repair a specific system’s fault |
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 technical manuals, either paperback or electronic, the student will be able to successfully diagnose a given problem or find the cause of a specific problem. |
|
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and a given problem the student will be able to successfully repair the problem. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Practice industry safety standards as related to general shop duties
- Practice specific safety standards as related to the trucking industry
- Practice the safe and proper way to test and service an Air Conditioning system
- Test and repair Air Brake components and systems
- Adjust manual and automatic brake adjusters.
- Adjust pull type and push type clutches
- Remove and install clutches, transmissions, drivelines and differentials.
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1133
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 8
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
Students will be assigned lab projects typically relating to repairs made in a heavy equipment repair facility. Emphasis will be on testing and repairing air, hydraulic brake systems, steering suspension, clutches, manual transmissions, differentials, and HVAC systems.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1133 - On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab
All Credit(s) from the following...
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1133 - On Highway Vehicle Systems Lab
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1132 | On Highway Vehicle Systems Theory | 3 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 |
AAS |
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma |
Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Read, interpret, and follow instructions in technical manuals and service bulletins to follow a specific path to complete an operation. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Use appropriate testing and servicing equipment to successfully trouble-shoot and repair a specific system’s fault |
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 technical manuals, either paperback or electronic, the student will be able to successfully diagnose a given problem or find the cause of a specific problem. |
|
|
Given a specific make and model of equipment and a given problem the student will be able to successfully repair the problem. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Practice industry safety standards as related to general shop duties
- Practice specific safety standards as related to the trucking industry
- Practice the safe and proper way to test and service an Air Conditioning system
- Test and repair Air Brake components and systems
- Adjust manual and automatic brake adjusters.
- Adjust pull type and push type clutches
- Remove and install clutches, transmissions, drivelines and differentials.