May 20, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

DHM 269 - Diagnostic Testing


Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 2

Description: This course will study the practical use of specific diagnostic equipment for analyzing and repairing caterpillar machine and engine systems.  

Prerequisite(s): Take DHM 159  or CWE 113  and DHM 173  
Course Topics:
  • Scan tool usage
  • Schematics and diagrams
  • Symptom, to system, to component, to cause diagnostic process
  • Symptom driven diagnosis
  • DTC driven diagnosis

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A =  90 - 100
B =   80 - 89
C =   70 - 79
D =   60 - 69
F =     0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate safe shop practices as recognized by OSHA and industry standards to promote a safe working environment.
  2. Communicate clearly using written, verbal, and electronic means to promote professionalism.
  3. Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic control systems and components.
  4. Diagnose and repair body and chassis systems and components.
  5. Read and interpret schematics and diagrams. 

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  • Proctored Exams

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2024-2025