Electrical Power Generation Dealer Service Technology (CAT) Degree

Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, business correspondence, and technical report presentation.

Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.

Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.

Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.

Provides an introduction to welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards.

This course introduces the students to basic diesel engine theory and service procedures.The principles of compression ignited internal combustion engines are taught and variations in design are discussed.Caterpillar engines are used for lab dissembly and assembly.

This course introduces the student to the Caterpillar Organization and provides instruction and lab experience in shop safety, shop operation, service tools, and how to obtain Caterpillar service information.

This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician curriculum.Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer.Major emphasis is place don the specific internship objectives that are contained in the Internship Logbook.

This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician curriculum.Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer.Major emphasis is place on the specific internship objectives that are contained in the Internship Logbook.

This course is an in-depth study of engine diagnostics and repair techniques.Much of the class time is spent with on-iron activities--diagnosing and correcting engine problems.Participants learn basic diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures, use of Caterpillar diagnostic tools, and use of Caterpillar reference material.The four major engine system studied are oil, air, cooling, and fuel.

This course introduces the student to the various generator and power generation components with Caterpillar. The student will become familiar with the purpose of generator components, compare different excitation systems, learn to modify generator output, demonstrate component testing, and evaluate systems based on diagnostic testing.

This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician EPG curriculum. Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer. Major emphasis is placed on the specific internship objectives that are contained in the “Internship Logbook”.

This course teaches concepts related to industrial electrical safety procedures, reading and interpreting schematics, NEC procedures and symbols, and fundamentals of electric motors.

This course introduces the student to control panels. The student will learn how to identify control panel literature sources for current and legacy generator control panels, state the major differentiating features of current EMCP products, define the features of the ETR and ETS systems, explain I/O wiring and active states, perform engine protective verification with the EMCP II+, perform programming and file transfers with multiple EMCPs and perform I/O programming.

Students will be expected to describe the basic operating principles of the voltage regulator. Navigate and interpret publications and schematics for voltage regulation. Utilize and navigate proprietary software to program, download, and upload settings. Demonstrate the ability to install, tune, and troubleshoot from applied principles and procedures from this course and resources available from manufacturers (service, operating manuals, and software).

Students will be able to identify the different styles of transfer switches and identify the other series of controllers. Students will learn to examine the standard parameters for the various series of controllers and evaluate the available optional accessories. Students will be able to compare the differences between the MX Series and the ATC Series Controllers.

Introduces diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques related to generator malfunctions. Emphasis on following safety procedures, diagnosis of all components, advanced schematics, and sequential troubleshooting.

This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technician EPG curriculum. Placement is obtained through the cooperation of the sponsoring Caterpillar dealer. Major emphasis is placed on the specific internship objectives that are contained in the “Internship Logbook”.