AGB 214 Precision Farming Technology (3 credit hours)
Introduction to the most common tools used in precision farming: global positioning systems, geographic information systems, unmanned aerial system (UAS), precision planters, variable rate technology, and yield monitoring. F
CNH 153 Service Department Operations (1 credit hour)
Broad overview of an agriculture and/or construction equipment dealership: focus on proper tool usage, proper diagnostic equipment usage, safety, and time management. F
DPE 110 Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Power Trains (4 credit hours)
Drive trains and components of agricultural machinery and construction/earth-moving equipment; special transmissions, clutch systems, transaxles, differentials, axles, and PTOs; troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair. Prerequisite: DPE 251 or approval of instructor or department chair. F
DPE 130 Introduction to Diesel Electrical (4 credit hours)
Theoretical and practical application of Ohm's Law, series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits; theoretical and practical application of starting and charging circuits; repair of electrical circuits with emphasis on proper repair techniques. Must have a DVOM (digital volt ohm meter). F
DPE 135 Introduction to Mobile Hydraulics (3 credit hours)
Introduction to mobile hydraulics systems, including open, closed, and PFC types.
DPE 151 Diesel Fuel Systems (3 credit hours)
Fuel systems for diesel engines; principles of operation for pump-style systems; timing of pumps; hands-on laboratory practice including diagnosis, troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair of fuel system components; use of diagnostic equipment. F
DPE 215 Diesel Work Experience I (2 credit hours)
On-the-job work experience for students in the diesel industry. Students are required to have tool set on internship. Students must meet with a diesel instructor prior to start. Prerequisites: DPE 151, DPE 230, DPE 234, DPE 239, DPE 251, or approval of instructor or department chair. Su
DPE 217 Diesel Work Experience II (2 credit hours)
On-the-job work experience for students preparing for employment in the diesel industry. Students are required to have tool set on internship. Students must meet with a diesel instructor prior to start. Prerequisites: DPE 151, DPE 230, DPE 234, DPE 235, DPE 239, DPE 251, DPE 254, or approval of instructor or department chair. S
DPE 230 Electronic Systems and Accessories (3 credit hours)
Installation, analysis, testing, programming, diagnosis, and repair of monitoring systems;听instrumentation, and other specialized electronic and computer-controlled equipment on agricultural machinery and heavy equipment. Prerequisite: DPE 130 or approval of instructor or department chair. S
DPE 234 Vehicular Air Conditioning I (2 credit hours)
Principles and theory of air conditioning systems on agricultural, heavy equipment, and trucks. Prerequisite: DPE 130 or approval of instructor or department chair. S
DPE 235 Advanced Hydraulics (2 credit hours)
Hydraulic systems of major power equipment; interpretation of fluid hydraulic schematic diagrams; electronic and computer-controlled systems; diagnosing and testing to solve system problems; tear down and repair of systems on agricultural and construction equipment. Prerequisite: DPE 135. S
DPE 236 Equipment Adjustment and Repair (4 credit hours)
Adjustment, maintenance, and repair of new and used agricultural machinery and/or construction equipment and operational field testing; use operator and service manuals to perform repairs. Prerequisites: DPE 215, DPE 230, DPE 239, and DPE 251. F
DPE 238 Vehicular Air Conditioning II (1 credit hour)
Principles and theory of air conditioning systems on agricultural, heavy equipment and trucks. Prerequisites: DPE 130 and DPE 234 or approval of instructor or department chair. Su
DPE 239 Truck Suspension, Steering, and Brakes (3 credit hours)
Suspension systems, hydraulic and air brakes, and steering mechanisms and systems in motor trucks; theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair with emphasis on performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and required service. Prerequisite: DPE 251 or approval of instructor or department chair. S
DPE 251 Diesel Engine Overhaul (4 credit hours)
Complete overhaul of a diesel engine and return to field service using an appropriate company service manual; disassembly and reassembly procedure;听measuring for wear;听machining and overhaul procedures common to a dealership;听tune-up and break-in procedures. F
DPE 253 Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems (3 credit hours)
Diesel fuel systems, principles of computer-controlled diesel engines, emphasis on diagnosis and troubleshooting, understanding user interface with electronic engine software. S
DPE 254 Advanced Power Trains (3 credit hours)
Troubleshooting and diagnosis of power shift transmissions;听pressure and flow testing of transmission oil pumps;听pressure testing of clutch packs, calibration of transmission controllers;听following step-by-step testing flowcharts for power train diagnostic work. Prerequisites: DPE 110, DPE 135, and/or concurrent enrollment in DPE 235. S
DPE 259 Service Department Implementation (3 credit hours)
Simulation of service department including diagnostic work, disassembly work, repair work, assembly work, and customer relation skills; practice labor documentation. Must have diesel program tool set. Prerequisites: DPE 110, DPE 135, DPE 151, DPE 230, DPE 234 and DPE 251, or approval of instructor or department chair. S
ELT 111 Computer Applications for Technicians (2 credit hours)
Introduction to personal computers, using Windows-based operating system and applications to create and edit technical documents using the Internet, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. F S
EST 114 Career and Technical Ethics (1 credit hour)
Introduction to the importance of work ethics and the top 10 work ethic traits that employers look for in current and prospective employees. Emphasis on how strong work ethics help employees succeed in the workplace. F S Su
MFT 121 Basic Machine Processes (3 credit hours)
General machining procedures including basic operations of lathe and mill; basic bench work operations including layout and hand tools; basic machine tool projects using cross section of machine tool equipment. F S
WLD 111 Introduction to Welding (4 credit hours)
(IAI MTM 936) Selection and use of electric arc, oxyacetylene, inert gas, and wire-feed welders; emphasis on skills and competencies demanded by industry. F S Su