# Diesel Mechanics (DMECH) courses

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses

Source: https://coa.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/47221/47359/47309/47554/47557

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### DMECH 11 — Heavy-Duty Truck Chassis, Transmission, and Drive Axles

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** CIS 205 Computer Literacy or equivalent
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/dmech.md)

Hands-on experience in diagnosing, servicing, and maintaining heavy-duty truck chassis systems: Clutches, transmission, rear axles, front-end alignment; using Internet and factory based computerized support programs

### DMECH 12 — Heavy-Duty Truck’s Electrical System and Brake System

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** CIS 005
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Operation, service, and maintenance of heavy-duty truck brake systems: Emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving of the air brake and electrical systems, including computer diagnositics and computer on-board networking

### DMECH 14 — DIESEL ENGINES

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** DMECH 021A, DMECH 014
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/dmech.md)

Also offered as APPR 453. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in APPR 453. Theory and operation of truck diesel engines and related sub-systems. Newest available technology on the commercial market.

### DMECH 15 — DIESEL ENGINES II

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** DMECH 021B, DMECH 015
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Advanced theory and operation of truck diesel engines and the related sub-systems. Newest available technology on the commercial market.

### DMECH 21A — Diesel Engines I

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
- **Corequisite:** DMECH 014
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/dmech.md)

Theory, operation, and practical application of truck diesel engines and related sub-systems: Engine oil and filters, fuel systems, air-induction system, cooling system, fan belts, engine tune-up, water pump, fuel injectors, fuel pump, and other related components.

### DMECH 21B — Diesel Engines II

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
- **Corequisite:** DMECH 015
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Theory, operation, and practical application of truck diesel engines and related sub-systems: Cylinder head, pistons and liners, main bearings, turbo/blower, Cummins accessory drive, cam timing, and other related components; engine troubleshooting.

### DMECH 22A — Truck Mechanics Chassis System I

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
- **Corequisite:** DMECH 011
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/dmech.md)

Hands-on experience in diagnosing, servicing and maintaining heavy duty truck chassis systems: Clutches, transmissions, rear axles, and front-end alignment; uses Internet and factory-based computerized support programs. Not open to students who have successfully completed DMECH 20A.

### DMECH 22B — Truck Mechanics Chassis System II

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Advanced practical application of scientific principles of truck mechanics in servicing and repairing the powertrain: Transmissions, clutches, hydraulic, rear-axle systems and other components of the chassis. Not open to students who have successfully completed DMECH 20C.

### DMECH 23A — Truck Mechanics Brake and Electrical Systems I

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
- **Corequisite:** DMECH 012
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Hands-on experience diagnosing, servicing, and maintaining heavy-duty truck brake and electrical systems: Emphas on problem solving and troubleshooting of heavy-duty brake and electrical systems. No open to students who have successfully completed DMECH 20B.

### DMECH 23B — Truck Mechanics Brake and Electrical Systems II

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 12 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Advanced practical application of scientific principles of truck mechanics in servicing and repairing truck air brake and electrical systems: Air valves, pots, electrical system, starter lighting, computer engine controls and programming. Not open to students who have successfully completed DMECH 20D.

### DMECH 49 — Independent Study in Diesel Mechanics

- **Units:** .5-5
- **Hours:** .5 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Diesel Mechanics. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

### DMECH 202 — Forklift Operations and Certification

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Training in forklift operations typically used in the warehousing and distribution industries: Training meets OSHA standards 1910.178 on powered industrial forklifts and covers loading operations and controls, inspection, testing, safety, and basic maintenance.