College Catalog
LDD Light Duty Diesel
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDD | 112 | Intro Light-Duty Diesel | 3 (2-2) | AND |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the history, evolution, basic design and operational parameters for light-duty diesel (LDD) engines used in on-road applications. Topics include familiarization with the light-duty diesel, safety procedures, engine service and maintenance procedures, and introduction to combustion and emission chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the design and operation of the LDD, perform basic service operations, and demonstrate proper safety procedures.(2013 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDD | 181 | Ldd Fuel Systems | 4 (2-6) | AND |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the light-duty diesel fuel delivery systems in on-road applications including hydraulic electronically controlled unit injectors, common-rail, mechanical pumps, and emerging technologies. Topics include diesel combustion theory, fuel system components, electronic and mechanical controls, and fuel types and chemistries that are common to the light-duty diesel engines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to inspect, test, and replace fuel delivery components using appropriate service information and tools.(2013 FA)