Jul 20, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog SVC 
    
2026-2027 Catalog SVC

DSL 204 - Diesel Engines III


Credits: 13
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 66
Lab Hours: 154
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Continuation of DSL 203. Introduction to vehicle computer systems. Emphasis on electronically controlled fuel systems on Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, and International-Navistar engines. Covers tune-ups and diagnostics using PC based troubleshooting software. Preventative maintenance summary.

Prerequisite:  DSL 203 with a D or higher; WMATH 100 with a D or higher or concurrent enrollment.
General Education Requirements:
  • Fulfills Engage General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Use diagnostic software to communicate with electronic engines.
  2. Follow Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) troubleshooting trees on computer.
  3. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Demonstrate an ability to arrive on time and be prepared to go to work at the appointed time.  
  4. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate an ability to arrive on time and be prepared to go to work at the appointed time.

Course Contents
  1. Introduction to Insite software.
  2. Introduction to Mack V-Mac.
  3. Introduction to Caterpillar ET software.
  4. Introduction to Detroit-Diesel DDDL software.
  5. Introduction to International-Navistar Master Diagnostics software.
  6. Cummins Celect and CAPS fuel systems familiarity.


Instructional Units: 16.5