Transportation Services-Diesel (TSTD)
Courses
TSTD 177 Air Systems Repair and Service 2 Credits
Study of air systems on the heavy duty truck. The brakes, transmission shift, seats, and rear axle shift will be covered, including service and repair of components and systems. Repair of foundation brakes will also be included.
Prerequisites: TSTC 100, TSTC 101, TSTC 171, and TSTG 175.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
Fees: Yes.
TSTD 215 Diesel Engine Reconditioning 5 Credits
Industry standard rebuild practices for diesel engines. Removal and reinstallation (R & R) of engine, complete disassembly, assembly, running of engine, tune-up, and fuel system adjustments are covered.
Prerequisites: TSTC 100 and TSTC 101.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
TSTD 265 Diesel Engine Controls 3 Credits
Repair and diagnosis of engine control systems, with an emphasis on scan tool diagnosis and live, hands-on repair of systems.
Prerequisites: TSTC 100, TSTC 101, and TSTC 130.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
Fees: Yes.
TSTD 275 Heavy Duty Suspension 2 Credits
Types of on-road suspensions, tires, repair of components, diagnosis, measurements, and adjustments to front and rear suspensions.
Prerequisites: TSTC 100, TSTC 101, and TSTC 170.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
Fees: Yes.
TSTD 276 Diesel Aftertreatment and Emission Systems 3 Credits
Diagnosis and repair of diesel emission reduction systems, including diesel emission DPF and SCR systems used on modern engines. Emphasis on using a logic-based diagnostic approach and interpreting scan tool data.
Prerequisites: TSTC 100, TSTC 101, and TSTC 130 (TSTC 130 may be taken concurrently).
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
TSTD 280 Hydraulic Systems Service and Repair 3 Credits
Construction, application, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hydraulic components and systems.
Prerequisites: TSTC 100 and TSTC 101 (both may be taken concurrently).
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Summer.
TSTD 295 Independent Study 1-4 Credits
Course may be taken multiple times up to maximum of 6 credit hours.