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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2025
- Course Number:
- DST 204
- Course Title:
- Machine Specific Systems
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 80
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences between individual Caterpillar machines, their uses, and their applications in the industry.
- Assess new Caterpillar machines and utilize the appropriate service literature to acquire an understanding of their unique operations.
Course Activities and Design
·This is an outcome-based course utilizing a lecture / lab format. This course includes videos, assignments, demonstrations, lectures, and hands on learning. Course will be taught using Caterpillar equipment and curriculum.
§ 950 Electro Hydraulic Control Systems.
§ Compact Construction Equipment (CCE)
§ 300 Series Excavator
§ Off Highway Trucks
§ Articulated Dump Trucks
§ 620 Wheel Tractor-Scrapers
§ H Series Motor Graders
§ Gas Engines
§ EPG Engines
§ Marine Engines
§ Paving Products
Outcome Assessment Strategies
· Multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short answer and essay testing
· Hands-on practical testing
· Daily lab assignments as defined by Caterpillar Curriculum / weekly and term projects
· Attendance
· Work ethics
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
The machine systems the student will learn may include:
950 Electro Hydraulic Control Systems.
§ Power Train Hydraulic System
§ Transmission Electronic Control System Operation
§ Transmission Calibration
§ Electro Hydraulic Implement System Components
§ Electro- Hydraulic Implement System Operation
§ Electro-Hydraulic System calibration and Diagnosis
Compact Construction Equipment (CCE)
§ 902/906/908 Compact Wheel Loaders
§ Skid Steer Loaders
§ 303CR, 304CR, 305CR Mini-Hydraulic Excavators
300 Series Excavator
§ Pilot Control Systems
§ Hydraulic Pump and Pump Control System
§ Hydraulic Control Valve
§ Swing Control Valve
§ Travel Control System
§ Electronic Control System
312C/315C Hydraulic Excavator Overview
Off Highway Trucks
§ Hydraulic System
§ Air system
Articulated Dump Trucks
§ 725/730 Articulated Dump Truck Components
§ 725730 Articulated Dump Truck Hydraulic System
620G Wheel Tractor-Scrapers
§ 620G Series overview.
§ Electrical System
§ Engine
§ Power Train
§ Implement System
§ Steering System
§ Brake System
COURSE CONTENT, continued
H Series Motor Graders
§ Steering Hydraulics
§ Implement Hydraulics
Gas Engines
§ Basic Gas Engines
§ Gas Engine Regulators
§ Carburetors and Linkage
§ Gas Engine Boost Control
§ Gaseous Fuels
EPG Engines
§ Basic Generator Set Principles
§ Engine and Generator Ratings
§ Generator Set Installation Guidelines
§ Generator Set Alignment
Marine Engines
§ Marine Propulsion Basics
§ Marine Auxiliary Engines
§ Marine Engine Programming and Monitoring
Paving Products
§ Paving Products
§ CB-634D Asphalt Compactor
§ CS-663E, CP-663E and CS-683E Vibratory Compactors
§ AP-1055B Asphalt Paver
Safety
§ Learn and practice personal safety.
§ Learn and practice facility safety.
§ Learn and practice equipment safety.