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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

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5

Other

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID

4.5

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Major requirements for Diesel Technology (34.0 credit hrs.)

DESL 1000Diesel Preventive Maintenance

3.0

DESL 1110Diesel Engine Fuel Systems

3.0

DESL 1210Electricity and Electronics

6.0

DESL 1230Diesel Engine Fundamentals

4.0

DESL 1301CDL for Diesel Technicians I

2.5

DESL 1302CDL for Diesel Technicians II

1.5

DESL 2210Diesel Engine Controls

3.0

DESL 2220Diesel Engine Diagnostics

4.0

DESL 2230Diesel Engine Rebuild

4.0

DESL 2240Emissions and Maintenance

3.0

Option requirements for Diesel Technology (37.0-42.0 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.

Diesel Service (38.0-41.0 credit hrs.)

Diesel Technology – Diesel Service (DTDSO)

Heavy Equipment (39.0-42.0 credit hrs.)

Diesel Technology – Heavy Equipment (DTHEO)

Power Generation (37.0-41.0 credit hrs.)

Diesel Technology – Power Generation (DTPGO)