May 01, 2024  
2020-2021 Kilgore College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Kilgore College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Explanation of Items in Course Description

Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
Semester Hour Credit
Lecture Hours Each Week
Lab Hours Each Week
Course Description
ACNT
1303
Introduction to Accounting I

(3-3-0)
(3-3-0)
(3-3-0)
 
When Course Generally Offered F=Fall,
Sp=Spring,
Su=Summer
Coordinating Board Approval Number (5203010004)
Note: KC uses the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
(T) after the course number indicates an academic course that is designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Students should check with the transfer institution to verify applicability to their specific major.
(NT) after the course number indicates a workforce course that is not designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.
 

Diesel Technology

  
  • DEMR 1280 (NT) - Cooperative Education-Diesel Mechanics Technology/ Technician

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 10
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience.
    Includes a lecture component.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307  
    When Offered: F, Sp
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1291 (NT) - Special Topics in Diesel Engine Mechanic and Repairer

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: F, Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1305 (NT) - Basic Electrical Systems

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 6
    Basic principles of electrical systems of diesel powered equipment with emphasis on starters, alternators, and batteries.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. Certification fee $45. When Offered: F Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1316 (NT) - Basic Hydraulics

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    Fundamentals of hydraulics including components and related systems.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: Su Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1317 (NT) - Basic Brake Systems

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 4
    Basic principles of brake systems of diesel powered equipment. Emphasis on maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1323 (NT) - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    Introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning theory, testing, and repair. Emphasis on refrigerant reclamation, safety procedures, specialized tools, and repairs.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. EPA 609 Certification fee $20. When Offered: Su Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1371 (NT) - Alternative Fueled Vehicles

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    Course Description: Fundamentals of alternative fuels for passenger and commercial vehicles, including electro-motive power systems, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and biodiesel.
    Corequisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: Su Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1380 (NT) - Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics Technology/ Technician

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 20
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience.
    Includes a lecture component.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    When Offered: Su Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1406 (NT) - Diesel Engine I

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 4
    An introduction to the basic principles of diesel engines and systems.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: F Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Education fee.
  
  • DEMR 1410 (NT) - Diesel Engine Testing and Repair

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 4
    An introduction to testing and repairing diesel engines including related systems specialized tools.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , DEMR 1406 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: F Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1413 (NT) - Fuel Systems

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    In-depth coverage of fuel injector pumps and injection systems.
    Prerequisite(s): DEMR 1406  and DEMR 1410  
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 47.06050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 1421 (NT) - Power Train I

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    Fundamentals, repair, and theory of power trains including clutches, transmissions, drive shafts, and differentials. Emphasis on inspection and repair.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 .
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4706050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.
  
  • DEMR 2432 (NT) - Electronic Controls

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 3
    Advanced skills in diagnostic and programming techniques of electronic control systems.
    Prerequisite(s): DEMR 1305  
    Fees: Course fee $90. When Offered: Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 47.06050021
    Note: High-Cost Workforce Development fee.