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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DET 185 | Title:
HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS |
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| Full Title:
Heavy Duty Chassis and Undercarriage Systems |
| Last Reviewed:1/22/2018 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.25 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 39.38 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.25 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 39.38 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 4.50 | | Contact Total | 78.75 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 78.75 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
DET 85
Catalog Description:
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The study of heavy-duty chassis and undercarriage systems including steering, braking, and suspension systems utilized on trucks, agricultural equipment and construction equipment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Completion of DET 179
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The study of heavy-duty chassis and undercarriage systems including steering, braking, and suspension systems utilized on trucks, agricultural equipment and construction equipment.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Completion of DET 179
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Inspect, evaluate and repair brakes systems
2. Inspect, evaluate and repair steering systems
3. Inspect, evaluate and repair suspension systems
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Evaluate and repair steering and suspension systems for medium/heavy duty equipment.
2. Measure and adjust wheel alignment angles.
3. Inspect, assess and repair hydraulic brake systems.
4. Inspect, assess and repair air brake systems.
Topics and Scope
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I. Steering Systems
A. Steering system components
B. Steering geometry and function
C. Mechanical and hydraulic steering systems
D. Testing steering systems
II. Suspension Systems
A. On highway transportation equipment
B. Public transportation equipment
C. Mobile heavy equipment
D. System repair and maintenance
E. Component repair and maintenance
III. Wheels, Tires, Tracks and Alignment Factors
A. Wheel hubs and bearings
B. Tire applications and types
C. Steel and fiber tracks and components
D. Truck and bus alignment basics
E. Equipment undercarriage alignment and wear factors
IV. Air Brake Systems
A. Air brake system operation dynamics
B. Air brake components, repair and maintenance
C. Foundation brake components and adjustment
D. Anti-lock brake systems
V. Hydraulic Brake Systems
A. Brake system operation
B. Brake system components, repair and maintenance
C. Foundation brake components, repair and maintenance
D. Anti-lock brake systems
All topics are covered in both the lecture and lab parts of the course.
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Read approximately 25 to 50 pages a week
2. Ten to fifteen tests to include final
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Perform alignment checks on vehicles and equipment
2. Perform maintenance and repair procedures on chasis-related equipment
3. Perform brake inspections and adjustments on heavy vehicles
4. Complete NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) recommended task sheets
5. Daily work logs (work assigned, work completed)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 25% |
| Daily work logs | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
15 - 30% |
| Task Sheets | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
15 - 25% |
| Lab repair work including alignments, inspections, and repairs | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 50% |
| Tests including final | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment CDX. Wright, Gus and Duffy, Owen and Heard, Scott. Jones and Bartlett. 2019
Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems. Duffy, Owen and Wright, Gus. Jones and Bartlett. 2016
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