Introduction to the tools, fasteners, and fittings used in heavy construction equipment. Topics cover safety, practices in using appropriate tools and hardware, and procedures for preventing equipment failures through daily equipment reports. Fall Only.
2 Credits: 2 Lecture
Corequisites:
HEO141
Explanation and theory of diesel engines commonly found in heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Topics include component terminology and identification, manufacturers’ engine nomenclature, system identification, and basic procedures needed to service and maintain diesel engines.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Introduction to basic surveying instruments and techniques. Use and care of level instruments, total station, transit, taping, and GPS (Global Positioning System) Rovers are covered. Techniques include differential leveling, pipeline layout, grade stakes, slope stakes, distance measuring, cuts and fills, angles, topographic maps, field notes, and GPS maps. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
HEO202
Prerequisites:
MTH005 or Placement by Examination
Study of soil composition, soil types, maps, soil compaction, asphalt compaction, soil and erosion control practices, and equipment required for heavy construction equipment operations. Includes government regulations at federal, state, and county levels as related to construction sites. Identification and testing of various materials for application and compaction. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
HEO100
Introduction to the basic principles of electricity, electrical safety, electrical measurement (Ohm's Law), electrical terminology, schematic reading, chemical and mechanical generation of electricity, starting circuits, charging circuits, voltage regulators, switches, solenoids, and electrical control devices. Topics also cover basic electrical/electronic system principals, system analysis using Volt Ohm Meter (VOM), and special tooling. Fall Only.
2 Credits: 1 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
HEO100
Theory, components, operation, troubleshooting, adjustment, and preventative maintenance of construction equipment powertrains. Topics include engine clutches, standard transmissions, drivelines, differentials, track steering systems, final drives, braking systems, undercarriage, and tires. Components relating to the written and pretrip inspection for CDL test.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Introduction to the theory of GPS (Global Positioning Systems) in heavy construction equipment. Topics also include the installation, operation and troubleshooting of site vision on machines. Spring Only.
1 Credit: 1 Lecture
Hydraulic principles, including explanation of how flow and pressure are created within a hydraulic system. Study includes the components involved in hydraulic systems and their placement in mobile hydraulic systems. Demonstrations show how these components work and what to look for from an operator's perspective of developing problems associated with these components. The information gained will help the operator communicate problems associated with the hydraulics on a piece of equipment to a technician. Information on safety, hydraulic maintenance, and conductor application is included. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Introduction to safety, daily inspection checklist, startup procedures, proper operating techniques, productivity, efficiency, daily preventative maintenance procedures, attachments, and shutdown procedures as applied to the construction site. Focus on professionalism as it relates to the operator’s work environment. Spring Only.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
HEO171
Introduction to techniques and interpretation of earthmoving blueprints and grade stakes. Course work includes instruction in reading of plans, as well as cross-section and profile elevations of working blueprints. Also covers the marking methods used on grade stakes at the work site. Spring Only.
2 Credits: 2 Lecture
Corequisites:
HEO120
Introduction to the safe operation of Class 1, 4, 5 and 7 rough terrain forklifts (RTFL), mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP) and scissor lifts. Topics include safety regulations; basic forklift, MEWP and scissor lift operating techniques; and machine maintenance. Course prepares students for certifications in Class 1, 4, 5 and 7 forklifts; MEWPs; and scissor lifts.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Study of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) CDL Class A “Theory Instruction Standard Curriculum” from the CDL training curriculum. Completion of the FMCSA “Theory Instruction” requires scoring an 80% or higher on a proctored FMCSA exam and will enable a student to seek the “Behind-the-Wheel-Range” training at a facility outside of the College.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Safe operation and proper field application of bulldozers and track loaders. Covers project engineering, including use of GPS (Global Positioning System) for grade control on a bulldozer. Applications include correct operating techniques and preventative maintenance techniques of assigned machine.
3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab
Prerequisites:
HEO120 and HEO131 and HEO161 and HEO181 and HEO202
Safe operation and proper field application of rubber-tired backhoes, excavators, clamshells, and Gradalls. Applications include project engineering using lasers for grade control. Preventative Maintenance techniques learned in previous classes are applied. Fall, Summer.
3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab
Safe operation and field application of wheel loaders, skid steers, scrapers, graders, rollers, off-road trucks. Applications include project layout with the use of lasers for grade control and preventative maintenance techniques on assigned machine.
3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab
Prerequisites:
HEO100 and HEO111 and HEO141 and HEO152 and HEO171