Diesel Mechanic Technology, Associate of Applied Science
The diesel technician repairs and maintains siesel powered trucks, marine, logging and agricultural equipment and their support systems. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in diesel service technology. Training is varied to give students a broad undeerstanding and background in different phases of the diesel service industry. It is an industry-specific two year associate degree program. It is designed to prepare individuals to become qualified diesel service technicians. Students learn how to work on many types of diesel equipment including seim-truck, construction, forestry, marine, and agricultural equipment. Students learn about engine fundamentals, machine hydraulics, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, air brakes, undercarriage, final drives, and more.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
DS110 | Heavy Duty Brakes | 12 |
MTH80 | Technical Mathematics I 1 | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Winter | ||
DS111 | Heavy Duty Hydraulics | 12 |
BA285 | Human Relations in Organizations 2 | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
DS112 | Heavy Duty Powertrains And Chassis | 12 |
WR115 | Fundamentals of Report Writing 3 | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMM100Z | Introduction to Communication 4 | 4 |
DS220 | Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems | 12 |
WLD100 | Cutting Processes | 3 |
Credits | 19 | |
Winter | ||
DS221 | Diesel Electrical System | 12 |
PE231 | Wellness for Life 5 | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
DS222 | Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul | 12 |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 93 |
- 1
MTH95 or higher, excluding 98, 211-213 maybe substituted for MTH80
- 2
BA120, BA285, PSY100, PSY201Z, PSY202Z, PSY203 will satisfy this requirement.
- 3
A higher writing may be substituted excluding WR241, WR242, WR243, WR250.
- 4
COMM111Z, COMM218Z, or COMM219 will satisfy this requirement.
- 5
PE231, HE250, or three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses will satisfy this requirement.