Diesel Service Technology Option, A.A.S. - Technical Studies

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The Diesel Service Technology program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in Diesel Service Technology than is offered in other one-year certificate programs. There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the A.A.S. degree program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as entry-level Diesel Service Technicians.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Employ safety skills in an industrial maintenance facility setting.
Demonstrate professionalism with attitude, conduct, and ethical work practices.
Evaluate, diagnose, and repair various Diesel systems.
Identify specifications related to the inspection, repair, and adjustment of Diesel systems.
Use various test equipment to diagnose and repair defects.
Apply basic electrical theory using wiring diagrams and schematics to diagnose and repair Diesel electrical circuits.
Explain the operation of, and perform service on, automatic and manual transmissions, axles, and differentials.
Analyze defects of Diesel air conditioning and climate control systems and identify necessary preventative maintenance or corrective repairs.
Discuss the theory of alignment, braking, suspension and steering systems, problem diagnosis and correction of braking, suspension, steering, and alignment problems

First Year

Fall Semester

* AOTE 101 - Automotive Fundamentals Credits: 3
DESL 102 - Diesel Engines Credits: 3
DESL 104 - Brake Systems Credits: 3
DESL 106 - Electrical Systems Credits: 3
MATH 105 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

DESL 103 - Diesel Drivetrain Credits: 3
DESL 105 - Steering and Suspension Credits: 3
DESL 107 - Heating & Air Conditioning Systems Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
* DESL 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Second Year

Fall Semester

* AOTE 203 - Engine Construction, Operation & Service Credits: 3
ENGL 125 - Tech. Writing & Communication I Credits: 3
GHMN 000 - Humanities Credits: 3
OR
GSOC 000 - Social Science Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
GTEC 000 - Technology Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
* DESL 000 Program Option Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

AOTE 208 - Advanced Automotive Electronics Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3

DESL 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Elective Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Elective Credits: 3
DESL262 Service Center Internship Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Total Program Hours: 60

*Technical Studies Core (TSC 000) or Program Electives Courses (DESL 000) (Recommended)

Technical Studies credits may be earned for corporate, industrial, or military training programs after review by a faculty assessor of related program. In addition to the recommended courses, individuals without sufficient technical training experience can select any of the courses listed below to satisfy the Technical Studies (TSC 000) and Program Elective (DESL 000) credit requirements. All courses should be selected with assistance from a faculty advisor.

Any AOTE course designation
WELD 115 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Credits: 3
WELD 135 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Credits: 3

Technology General Education Courses (Recommended)

Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education courses in the College catalog.

COMS 110 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credits: 3

Humanities/Social Science Gen Ed Requirement

Choose from the list of approved courses listed in the College catalog.

General Education Requirement

Choose from the list of approved courses listed in the College catalog.

Select Courses from One of the Following Programs(P)/Options(O)

(Courses must be approved by appropriate faculty advisor):

Automotive Service Technology (P)

Welding Technology (O)