State Technical College of Missouri
OPS 140 Wheels, Tires, & Brakes. This course includes instruction in front and rear wheels, tires, and brake systems. Types of wheels; wheel inspection; repacking wheel bearings; wheel removal, installation, lacing, truing, straightening, balancing, and troubleshooting are covered. Types of tires, tire removal, flat repair, and tire installation are included. Students learn the operating principles of mechanical drum and hydraulic disc brake systems and how inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs are performed. The advantages of anti-lock brake systems (ABS) and linked braking systems (LBS) are explored. 2 credit hours.
OPS 145 Frame & Suspension Systems. This course includes instruction on frame and suspension system designs and how they affect performance and dependability. Fundamental inspection, service, repair, and troubleshooting procedures on frames and suspension systems are covered. 2 credit hours.
OPS 150 Engine I. This course includes instruction on two-stroke and four-stroke engines. Engine parts, installation, initial starting, break-in, inspection, diagnosis, tune-up, general service, reconditioning, and reassembly are covered. Ignition system, fuel system, and valve train adjustments are included. 2 credit hours.
OPS 155 Carburetors and Electronic Fuel Injection. This course includes instruction in carburetion and electronic fuel injection. Students will learn the theory and operation of various types of carburetors as well as electronic fuel injection systems. Carburetors, fuel tanks, manual and electric fuel pumps, sensors, senders, fuel taps, and related tubing are also covered. 2 credit hours.
OPS 165 Starting, Ignition, and Charging Systems. This course teaches the theories of electric starting systems, breaker point, CDI ignition, and different types of charging systems. The students will also service and troubleshoot alternators, batteries, rectifiers, stators, switches, wiring, regulators, relays, starters, solenoids, schematics, and all components associated with the starting, charging and ignition systems. Prerequisite: OPS 120. 2 credit hours.
OPS 175 Engine II. This course includes instruction on two-stroke and four-stroke diesel engines. Engine parts, installation, initial starting, break-in, inspection, diagnosis, tune-up, general service, reconditioning, and reassembly are covered. Ignition system, fuel system, and valve train adjustments are included. Prerequisite: OPS 150. 2 credit hours.
OPS 205 Internship. Students are required to work a minimum of twelve weeks and perform a variety of tasks. Program objectives, students’ educational objectives, and employer’s on-the-job training capabilities determine internship content and objectives. A training agreement between the employer, the student and the college is required. The student will submit a weekly summary of activities (tasks performed). Prerequisite: Department Chair approval. 8 credit hours.
OPS 210 Power Transmission, Hydrostatic, and Jet Drive Systems. This course includes instruction on powertrains used on light equipment. Classroom and lab instruction on components and systems with use and interpreting testing and diagnosing equipment are highly emphasized. Topics include: powertrain theory and principles, clutches, manual transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, final drives, hydrostatic drives, stern and jet drives, failure analysis, and terminology. 2 credit hours.
OPS 220 Electrical II & Electronics. This course includes instruction on the safety precautions and knowledge required to service electrical and electronic systems. Electrical and electronic theory, system design and operation, the proper use of test equipment, and the procedures used to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic problems are covered. Prerequisite: OPS 120. 3 credit hours.
OPS 235 Job Estimating, Troubleshooting, & Diagnostics. This course includes instruction on diagnosing and troubleshooting problems and estimating the time and cost involved with repairs. 3 credit hours.
OPS 245 Hydraulics. This course teaches the fundamentals of hydraulic circuits as well as how to diagnose and test problem areas. Pumps, motors, valves, and electrical controls are also covered. Schematics are used to understand the function of valves, fluid flow, and electrical control circuits. 2 credit hours.
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