{
  "college": "shasta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "DIES",
  "name": "Diesel Technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/catalog-2026-2027-compressed.pdf#page=145",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "DIES-48",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "48",
      "title": "Hydraulics",
      "units": "3.5",
      "hours": "36 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 189)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is a study of the theory, application, and component parts of a hydraulic system. This course will emphasize fundamentals in dismantling, inspection, and troubleshooting hydraulic components and complete systems. Closed-loop application, inspection, and troubleshooting will be studied. This course is required for all Diesel Technology, Welding Technology, and Equipment Operations and Maintenance majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/dies/#dies-48",
          "subject": "DIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-49",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "49",
      "title": "Advanced Hydraulics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)",
      "prerequisite": "DIES 48 with a grade of C or higher",
      "formerly": "AGRI 49",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course will emphasize the application of cylinders and motor used to control fluid power systems. Hydraulic-pneumatic circuitry, maintenance, repair, and closed loop drives will be covered. Recommended for Equipment Operations and Maintenance, production, agriculture, and diesel majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-94",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "94",
      "title": "Diesel Technology Work Experience Education",
      "units": "1-14",
      "hours": "54-756 Work Experience Education hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The Diesel Technology Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved diesel technology job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on Enrollment: FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include work experience education units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Work Experience Education.",
        "Repetition: up to 14 units/semester"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/dies/#dies-94",
          "subject": "DIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-160",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "160",
      "title": "Diesel Engine Electronic Control",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "45 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course covers electronic diesel engine control systems as related to testing, calibrating, and diagnostic procedures. Industry software-generated computer programs are utilized. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/dies/#dies-160",
          "subject": "DIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-161",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "161",
      "title": "Diesel Technology Field Training",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the diesel technology field. Classroom instruction will include work-site expectations, interview techniques, and assessment of work performance. The student will be placed with local industry at various diesel repair facilities to expose them to actual industry standards. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-162",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "162",
      "title": "Heavy Duty Drive Train",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course covers shop practices in service, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of heavy duty drive trains. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/dies/#dies-162",
          "subject": "DIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-164",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "164",
      "title": "Beginning Diesel Engines",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design, manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel-injection pumps and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel controls will be analyzed. You will learn testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/dies/#dies-164",
          "subject": "DIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-166",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "166",
      "title": "Diesel Engines",
      "units": "6",
      "hours": "54 lecture/162 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 324)",
      "prerequisite": "DIES 164 with a grade of C or higher",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is an in-depth study of various diesel engines, theory of design, operation and application. This lab will provide training in the disassembly and inspection of diesel engines, practical assembly procedures and technical analysis of engine services. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-169",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "169",
      "title": "Advanced Electronics and Emissions Management",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)",
      "prerequisite": "DIES 160, DIES 164, and DIES 166 with a grade of C or higher",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This is an advanced course that covers the computerized diesel engine management systems and emissions packages found on current medium and heavy duty trucks. Students will gain real world experience by testing, analyzing, and repairing these systems. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/dies/#dies-169",
          "subject": "DIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "DIES-170",
      "subject": "DIES",
      "number": "170",
      "title": "Heavy Duty Braking Systems",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course will cover the basic design and repair of foundation brakes and air systems pertaining to heavy duty vehicles. This course may be offered in a distance education format.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}