MATC 2023-24 Catalog

DIESEL – DIETNT DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DIESEL – Diesel (Department 412) DIESEL-301 Credits:2 Diesel Fuel Systems Students will perform diagnosis, testing and repair procedures on diesel engine fuel system mechanical components. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diesel and Powertrain Servicing program (31-412-3). DIESEL-306 Credits:5 adjustments, diagnosis, testing and engine construction. Students will remove and install an engine using the appropriate service manual procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-301 and DIESEL-307. DIESEL-307 Credits:5 Electrical/Electronic Shop Students become pro fi cient in the use of digital volt/ohm meters (DVOM) and specialized test equipment used for diagnosing electrical/electronic systems. Students will perform diagnosis, testing and repairs using proper service manual procedures. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diesel and Powertrain Servicing program (31-412-3). DIESEL-308 Credits:1 CNG Engine Operations Heavy Duty Application This course covers the principle of operation, maintenance and diagnosis of heavy-duty CNG engines. It utilizes the Cummins ISL-G engine as the basis for the instruction. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-301 and DIESEL-307. DIESEL-319 Credits:5 Driveline Components Students will perform service procedures on heavy-duty clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, di ff erentials and power dividers. Service procedures include maintenance, adjustments, diagnosis, testing, removal, disassembly, assembly and installation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-345. DIESEL-333 Credits:2 Heavy Truck HVAC Systems Students will learn the theory and operation of vehicle Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Manual and electronic controls, air distribution and A/C system operation are the focus. Students will learn federal and state laws that pertain to refrigerant usage in vehicle A/C systems. This includes identifying, recycling, recovering, storing and selling refrigerants. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-307. DIESEL-338 Credits:2 Emission Control Systems Students perform diagnosis and testing of emission systems on mechanical and Engine Construction and Installation Students will perform maintenance,

electronically controlled diesel engines. There will be an emphasis on computer controlled fuel system diagnosis, testing and repair. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-301. DIESEL-341 Credits:5 Front-end, Brake and Suspension Systems Students will perform diagnosis, testing and repair procedures of various types of steering and suspension systems, wheel alignment and heavy truck brake systems. Course content includes ABS (Anti-lock Brake Systems) diagnosis, testing and repair. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-307. DIESEL-345 Credits:2 Preventive Maintenance Students will perform Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on vehicles using industry standard procedures. Students will gain an understanding of the proper materials, procedures, safe handling and documentation needed to perform a PMI. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-319. DIETNT – Dietetic Technician (Department 313) DIETNT-102 Credits:3 Public Health Nutrition Integrates the critical nature of nutrition in maintaining healthy populations. Learner examines basic research, nutrition assistance, food aid, nutrition education, school meals, food forti fi cation, assessment and surveillance. Public health strategies target populations and focus on prevention. Learner also identi fi es strategies for reducing the consequences of disparities. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-101, HEALTH-104 and HEALTH-110. DIETNT-106 Credits:2 Food Service Sanitation Professional standards and practices in the prevention of food-borne illnesses are presented. Students prepare for the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certi fi cation exam. FDA food Code is reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-108 Credits:3 Food Service Management 1 Basic principles of procurement, production, distribution and service as well as applied management principles required to deliver food and nutrition programs are studied. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-106 or CULMGT-112 or the Serv. Safe Cert. DIETNT-109 Credits:3 Food Science Students utilize scienti fi c and medical nutrition therapy principles involved in the

preparation of food to provide optimum nutrition and palatability. Laboratory preparation techniques emphasize food quality, sanitation and safety. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-118 Credits:1 Food Service Management 1 Coordinated Practice Basic principles of food service management, human resource management, and sanitation are applied in a clinical setting. This course meets the food service management requirement of the Dietary Manager program. Prerequisite(s): Complete CULART-100, CULMGT-112 or DIETNT-106. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-108. Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) and instructor consent. DIETNT-120 Credits:3 Nutrition for Living This is an internet/blackboard course focusing on practical solutions for everyday nutritional needs. Nutrition and menu planning tips will be reviewed for preventable diseases and the lifecycle. DIETNT-123 Credits:1 Dietetic Technician Orientation The policies of MATC, School of Heath Sciences, Dietetic Technician Program and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are explained. Students identify and observe standards of practice to function with the health care team and to understand the health care system. Math calculations and vital signs used in nutritional assessment are introduced. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-124 Credits:3 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Students learn to access, plan, implement, and evaluate the nutritional and educational needs of individuals at low to moderate nutritional risk. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-123.Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-125 Credits:4 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 A continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) 1, with emphasis on conditions of moderate to high nutritional risk. Students also evaluate the relevant scienti fi c literature and develop personal resource fi les for professional practice. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-124 and DIETNT-134.

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