MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DIESEL – Diesel and Powertrain Servicing (Department 412) DIESEL-301

DIESEL-338

Credits:2

DENHYG-115

Credits:2

Emission Control Systems Students perform diagnosis and testing of emission systems on mechanical and electronically control 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 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 Nutrition and 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 ServSafe Certi fi cate. DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-319. DIETNT – Dietetic Technician (Department 313) DIETNT-102 Credits:3

Community Dental Health This course prepares the dental hygienist student to play a proactive role in improving the dental health of community members of all ages. Students perform and interpret dental health research to determine community dental health needs. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-112. DENHYG-117 Credits:4 Dental Hygiene Process 4 This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process 3. With feedback from the instructor, students manage all aspects of cases in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 0, 1, 2 and 3 patients and for period case type 0, I, II and III patients. Emphasizes maximization of clinical ef fi ciency and effectiveness. Prepares student dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG 113, DENHYG-114 and DENHYG 118. DENHYG-118 Credits:2 Dental Anxiety and Pain Management This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-112 and DENHYG-114. DENHYG-130 Credits:1 Dental Hygiene: Transition Into Practice This course will prepare students to transition from the dental hygiene educational setting to the career of dental hygiene. Students will prepare for various licensure examinations, prepare for the job search, develop an understanding of cultural competency and the bene fi ts of an ADHA membership, examine how to manage workplace con fl ict resolution, understand dental insurance related concepts, and investigate additional dental hygiene degree completion pathways. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-117. DENHYG-165 Credits:1 Clinical Dental Hygiene Practicum This skills laboratory will offer students the opportunity to enhance patient treatment skills developed during DENHYG-105, DENHYG-106 and DENHYG-112. Instruction will be tailored to individual student skills and abilities along with patient treatment needs. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dental Hygiene program (10-508-1). Complete DENHYG-102, DENHYG 103-and DENHYG-105.

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 Engine Construction and Installation Students will perform maintenance, 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, differentials 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.

matc.edu | 414-297-MATC | Wisconsin Relay System 711

259