- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Applied Technology
This program option prepares students for a career in the heavy equipment, construction, and utility industries. This degree option serves students by providing a diverse education of coursework that is taught by faculty with direct experience in the industry. A major strength of this program is the strong hands-on approach to learning.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 34.0 |
| Option Requirements | 39.0 - 42.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 100.0-103.00 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| ENGL 1220 and ENGL 1240 are recommended. |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1000 is recommended. |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Mathematics* | 4.5 |
| MATH 1240 is recommended. |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Diesel Technology - 34.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| 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 - Heavy Equipment - 39.0 - 42.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DESL 1200 Fundamentals of Hydraulics | 3.0 |
| DESL 1220 Advanced Diesel Hydraulics | 6.0 |
| DESL 1620 Climate Control/Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
| DESL 2110 Heavy Equipment Drivetrain | 6.0 |
| DESL 2120 Automatic and Automated Drivetrains 1 | 3.0 |
| DESL 2250 Field Service Maintenance | 6.0 |
| DESL 2981 Diesel Internship I | 8.0 |
| WELD 1262 Quick Start | 3.0 |
| WELD 1500 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Flat | 3.0 |
1. Optional but recommended