Diesel Technology, A.A.S.

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The AAS in Diesel Technology is designed to introduce a student to the field of on-highway trucks and off -highway equipment and provide further study in academics. Successful completion of the degree will prepare a student for a career as an entry level diesel technician troubleshooting and repairing medium/heavy duty on-highway trucks and off-highway equipment for a fleet, dealer, or construction industry. The academic part of the degree places a student in a better position for possible future career advancement. A student can start the degree program in any semester.

Note: A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the program in order to receive a degree or certificate.

General Education Requirements

MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr. OR
MATH-115 Intermediate Algebra-Applications 4 cr. OR
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr. OR Higher
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
Humanities/Fine Arts & Social/Behavioral Science 3cr.
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. OR
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr.
BADM-114 Intro to Business 3 cr. OR
CHEM-110 Introductory Chemistry 4 cr. OR
COSC-111 Computer Literacy 3 cr. OR
TECH-110 Industrial Technology I 3 cr.

Total General Education Requirements: 15-17

Required Courses

DIME-125 Steering 5 cr. ¹
DIME-126 Suspensions 4 cr. ¹
DIME-118 Preventative Maintenance & Inspection 6 cr.
AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr. OR
DIME-115 Electrical 4 cr.
DIME-137 Fluid Power 4 cr. ²
DIME-138 HVAC 5 cr. ²
DIME-129 Drivability 5 cr. ³
DIME-213 Advanced Electrical 5 cr. ³
DIME-110 Diesel Engine Overhaul 9 cr. ⁴
DIME-111 Fuel Systems 5 cr. ⁴
DIME-250 Advanced Steering and Suspension 4 cr.
DIME-123 Brakes 5 cr. ⁵
DIME-124 Drivetrains 4 cr. ⁵
DIME-230 Advanced Brakes & Drivetrains 5 cr. ⁵
WELD-111 Welding for Trades and Industry 2 cr.

Total Credits: 87-89

Note(s):

¹Courses must be taken together
²Courses must be taken together
³Courses must be taken together
⁴Courses must be taken together
⁵Courses must be taken together