Diesel (DSL) at Rappahannock Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- DSL 126 - Diesel Engine Reconditioning
- Provides basic knowledge of the construction, design, and application of selected modern diesel engines and their components. Covers induction and exhaust systems, cooling and lubricating systems, and fuel injection and governing systems. Provides opportunity to disassemble, inspect, recondition, reassemble, and test selected engines.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
6 credits - DSL 131 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-Up
- Teaches maintenance, adjustment, testing, and general repair of the typical fuel injection components used on non- automotive diesel engines. Includes engine and fuel system tune-up procedures and troubleshooting using current diagnostic equipment.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 4-6 hours. Total 6-9 hours per week.
4-5 credits - DSL 143 - Diesel Truck Electrical Systems
- Studies the theory and operation of various truck and tractor electrical systems. Covers preheating, starting, generating, and lighting systems. Uses modern test equipment for measurement, adjustment, and troubleshooting.Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - DSL 150 - Mobile Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Introduces the theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and devices used in mobile applications. Emphasizes the properties of fluid, fluid flow, fluid states and application of Bernoulli's equation.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - DSL 152 - Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Suspension
- Studies the chassis, suspension, steering and brake systems found on medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks. Covers construction features, operating principles and service procedures for such power train components as clutches, multi-speed transmissions, propeller shafts, and rear axles. Teaches operations of modern equipment to correct and adjust abnormalities.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - DSL 160 - Air Brake Systems
- Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems as used in heavy-duty and public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Teaches proper service and preventative maintenance of systems.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - DSL 176 - Transportation Air Conditioning
- Studies fundamentals of transportation air conditioning. Includes repair, service, and troubleshooting of the refrigeration systems used in road vehicles and heavy equipment.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits - DSL 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - DSL 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits