2017-2018 Catalog

Diesel Technology – Heavy Equipment (DTHEO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Applied Technology Center

This degree option prepares students for a career in the heavy equipment, construction, and utility industries. This degree 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

General education

27.0

Major requirements

36.5

Option requirements

42.0

Total credit hours required

105.5

General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5 credits

English level II

4.5 credits

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5 credits

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH MATH 1240 or higher

4.5 credits

For students who qualify for a higher level math course than MATH 1240, it is recommended that they take the highest level class they qualify for (4.5 credits or greater). 

Additional

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

OR

RDLS 1200College Success StrategiesThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Major requirements for Diesel Technology (36.5 credit hrs.)

DESL 1000Diesel Preventive MaintenanceThis is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

DESL 1210Electricity and ElectronicsThis is a hybrid course.

6.0 credits

DESL 1230Diesel Engine FundamentalsThis is a hybrid course.

4.0 credits

DESL 2211Fuel Operating SystemsThis is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

DESL 2220Diesel Engine DiagnosticsThis is a hybrid course.

4.0 credits

DESL 2230Diesel Engine Rebuild

4.0 credits

DESL 2240Emissions and MaintenanceThis is a hybrid course.

3.0 credits

DESL 2301CDL Skills Certification Testing

1.0 credit

DESL 2310CDL for Diesel Technicians

5.5 credits

Students who currently hold a Class A or Class B CDL may ask for a waiver of DESL 2301 and DESL 2310.

Students may not register for DESL 1210 Electricity and Electronics until they qualify by proper MCC testing procedures for entry into MATH 1240 or higher.  

Option requirements for Diesel Technology - Heavy Equipment (42.0 credit hrs.)

DESL 1200Fundamentals of HydraulicsThis is a hybrid course.

3.0 credits

DESL 1220Advanced Diesel Hydraulics

6.0 credits

DESL 1620Climate Control/Heating and Air Conditioning

4.0 credits

DESL 2110Heavy Equipment Drivetrain

6.0 credits

DESL 2120Automatic and Automated Drivetrains

3.0 credits

DESL 2250Field Service Maintenance

6.0 credits

DESL 2985Heavy Equipment Internship

8.0 credits

WELD 1262Quick Start

3.0 credits

WELD 1500Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Flat

3.0 credits