HEO 205 - Equipment Operations 4 Credits: 6 4 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: HEO 202
Description Expanding on the foundational skills from previous courses, this course introduces students to diverse operations and applications within the heavy equipment construction sector. Students explore welding techniques such as stick, metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and gas welding and the safe operation of lattice, telescopic and crawler-mounted cranes. The course emphasizes equipment operation for paving and explores the intricate components and principles of power trains and hydraulic systems. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List different welding methods for construction applications.
- Apply fundamental welding techniques with an emphasis on safety and precision.
- Demonstrate operational proficiency on various types of cranes, focusing on efficiency and safety in simulated environments.
- Analyze the functional aspects of equipment used in the paving industry.
- Examine the essential components of power train systems and their operational significance.
- Investigate the mechanics of hydraulic systems and their crucial role in heavy machinery.
Listed Topics
- Advanced welding techniques
- Crane operations for construction
- Paving equipment: operational dynamics
- In-depth study of power train systems
- Hydraulic systems in heavy machinery
Reference Materials Comprehensive Guides on Welding Techniques
Technical Manuals on Crane and Heavy Equipment Operation
Detailed Analysis of Power Train and Hydraulic Systems
Instructed-approved materials and resources Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024 Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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