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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)

CIP Code

47.0605

  • 6 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 18
  • Student to teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • This program is primarily face-to-face with some online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. See course details for more information.
  • In this program, students will use various manner of heavy duty truck and equipment including engines, transmissions, hydraulic and electrical components, and other industry associated equipment.
  • Students are responsible for purchasing their own standard hand tools commonly found in industry, PPE: eye protection, shoes and clothing appropriate for the environment.

 

Required Courses

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)

May substitute DIESL296 for DIESL206

 

DIESL 100Basic Electrical Systems

5
DIESL 105Introduction to Diesel Technology

1
DIESL 106Engine Construction

5
DIESL 107Engine Systems

1
DIESL 108Engine Reassembly

4
DIESL 109Fuel Systems

2
DIESL 110Introduction to Air Brakes

2
DIESL 112Electrical Systems Application

4
DIESL 113Electronic Engine Systems

3
DIESL 114Mobile Air Conditioning Systems

3
DIESL 115Introduction to Power Trains

1
DIESL 117Automated Manual Transmission Service

2
DIESL 118Clutch Service

2
DIESL 119Automatic Transmission Service

2
DIESL 120Driveline Service

1
DIESL 121Differentials/Final Drive

2
DIESL 122Wheel End Service

1
DIESL 123Service Manual Transmissions

4
DIESL 130Basic Hydraulics

5
DIESL 131Hydraulics II

5
DIESL 132Steering Systems

3
DIESL 133Suspension Systems

2
DIESL 155Basic Vehicle Services

8
DIESL 206Advanced Service Applications

7
Total Credit Hours:75

Total Credit Hours: 75

Electives (13 Credits Required)

DIESL 208Advanced Service Techniques

7
DIESL 291Practical Applications

1-13
DIESL 292Independent Projects

1-5
DIESL 293Independent Projects II

1-5
DIESL 296Work-based Learning Experience

1 to 13
TRUCK 120Commercial Truck Driving - Class B

8
WBAS 101Welding Basics

8
Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 13

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5
ENGL& 101English Composition I

5
ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5
Total Credit Hours:5

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

MATH 171Technical Math

5
MATH 172Business Math

5
MATH& 107Math in Society

5
MATH& 141Precalculus I

5
MATH& 142Precalculus II

5
MATH& 146Statistics

5
MATH& 151Calculus I

5
MATH& 152Calculus II

5
MATH& 153Calculus III

5
Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

BIOL& 160General Biology

5
BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5
BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5
BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5
BIOL& 260Microbiology

5
BUS& 101Introduction to Business

5
BUS& 201Business Law

5
CMST 152Intercultural Communication

5
CMST& 102Introduction to Mass Media

5
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5
CMST& 220Public Speaking

5
CMST& 230Small Group Communications

5
CMST& 240Culture & Diversity in Health Care

5
ECON& 201Microeconomics

5
ECON& 202Macroeconomics

5
NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5
CHEM& 121General Chemistry

5
CHEM& 131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5
HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5
HIST& 146United States History I

5
HIST& 147United States History II

5
HIST& 148United States History III

5
HUM& 101Introduction to Humanities

5
PHYS& 114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5
PHYS& 221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5
PHYS& 222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5
PHYS& 223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5
POLS& 101Introduction to Political Science

5
PSYC& 100General Psychology

5
PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology

5
SOC& 101Introduction to Sociology

5
Total Credit Hours:5

Total Credit Hours: 15

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 103