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DEMR 1229   Preventative Maintenance (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 1270.
Prerequisite: None.
An introductory course designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of proper servicing practices. Content includes record keeping and condition of major systems. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DEMR 1317   Basic Brake Systems (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the basic principles of brake systems of diesel powered equipment. Emphasis on maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting. (1 Lec., 7 Lab.)

DEMR 1327   Tractor Trailer Service and Repair (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2573.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to and familiarization with components and systems related to tractor trailer service. Emphasis on records required by the Department of Transportation. (1 Lec., 7 Lab.)

DEMR 1410   Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 1372.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems specialized tools. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DEMR 1411   Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 1474.
Prerequisite: None.
Coverage of testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems specialized tools. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DEMR 1416   Basic Hydraulics (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2474.
Prerequisite: None.
Fundamentals of hydraulics including components and related systems. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DEMR 1421   Power Train I (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to the fundamentals, repair, and theory of power trains including clutches, transmissions, drive shafts, and differentials. Emphasis on inspection and repair. (2 Lec., 7 Lab.)

DEMR 1447   Power Train II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2572.
Prerequisite: None.
Extended applications of mechanics and theory of power trains. Emphasis on disassembly, inspection, and repair of power train components. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DEMR 2331   Advanced Brake Systems (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2248.
Prerequisite: None.
An advanced brake system course designed for diesel powered equipment. Advanced concepts and schematics including anti-lock, air, pneumatic, and hydraulic brake systems and related components. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DEMR 2334   Advanced Diesel Tune-Up and Troubleshooting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2251.
Prerequisite: None.
Concepts and skills required for tune-up and troubleshooting procedures of diesel engines. Emphasis on the science of diagnostics with a common sense approach. (1 Lec., 7 Lab.)

DEMR 2335   Advanced Hydraulics (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2250.
Prerequisite: None.
Advanced study of hydraulic systems and components including diagnostics and testing of hydraulic systems. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DEMR 2348   Failure Analysis (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2376.
Prerequisite: None.
An advanced course designed for analysis of typical part failures on equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DEMR 2432   Electronic Controls (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2249.
Prerequisite: None.
Advanced skills in diagnostic and programming techniques of electronic control systems. (2 Lec., 7 Lab.)

DEMR 2542   Automatic Power Shift and Hydrostatic Transmissions I (5)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number AUTO 2571.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the operation, maintenance, and repair of automatic shift hydrostatic transmissions. (3 Lec., 6 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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