Diesel Technology (DTAAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Applied Technology Center

This degree prepares students for a career in the growing transportation industry. Students interact with industry in real-world scenarios during the internships, gaining the confidence and skills needed to succeed. Technicians may work on light- to heavy-duty vehicles or expand into various other fields in the transportation industry.

Graduation Requirements

General education	27.0
Major requirements	34.0
Option requirements	37.0–42.0
Total credit hours required	98.0–103.0

General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

	English level I	4.5
	English level II	4.5

See Communications course options

ENGL 1220 and ENGL 1240 are recommended.

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 is recommended.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended.

Other

HMRL 1010	Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1001	Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID	4.5

Major requirements for Diesel Technology (34.0 credit hrs.)

Courses

DESL 1000	Diesel Preventive Maintenance	3.0
DESL 1110	Diesel Engine Fuel Systems	3.0
DESL 1210	Electricity and Electronics	6.0
DESL 1230	Diesel Engine Fundamentals	4.0
DESL 1301	CDL for Diesel Technicians I	2.5
DESL 1302	CDL for Diesel Technicians II	1.5
DESL 2210	Diesel Engine Controls	3.0
DESL 2220	Diesel Engine Diagnostics	4.0
DESL 2230	Diesel Engine Rebuild	4.0
DESL 2240	Emissions and Maintenance	3.0

Option requirements for Diesel Technology (37.0-41.0 credit hrs.)

The Diesel Technology Degree options are available in the areas listed below. See the following pages for specific additional courses required to satisfy each option.