2018-2019 Catalog

Diesel Technology – Heavy Equipment (DTHEO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Applied Technology Center

This degree (DTAAS, Heavy Equipment 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

39.5

Option requirements

39.0

Total credit hours required

105.5

Note: Students must earn a C grade or better in all DESL classes to earn this 2 year A.A.S. degree.

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

MATH 1240 or higher

4.5

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 LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID

4.5

OR

RDLS 1200College Success StrategiesONLINE

4.5

Major requirements for Diesel Technology (39.5 credit hrs.)

DESL 1000Diesel Preventive MaintenanceHYBRID

4.0

DESL 1200Fundamentals of HydraulicsHYBRID

4.0

DESL 1210Electricity and ElectronicsHYBRID

6.0

DESL 1230Diesel Engine FundamentalsHYBRID

4.0

DESL 2211Fuel Operating SystemsHYBRID

4.0

DESL 2220Diesel Engine DiagnosticsHYBRID

4.0

DESL 2230Diesel Engine Rebuild

4.0

DESL 2240Emissions and MaintenanceHYBRID

3.0

DESL 2301CDL Skills Certification Testing

1.0

DESL 2310CDL for Diesel Technicians

5.5

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

It is recommended that students either pass MATH 1240 with a C or better prior to taking DESL 1210 or take MATH 1240 concurrently with DESL 1210.

Option requirements for Diesel Technology - Heavy Equipment (39.0 credit hrs.)

DESL 1220Advanced Diesel Hydraulics

6.0

DESL 1620Climate Control/Heating and Air Conditioning

4.0

DESL 2110Heavy Equipment Drivetrain

6.0

DESL 2120Automatic and Automated Drivetrains

3.0

DESL 2250Field Service Maintenance

6.0

DESL 2985Heavy Equipment Internship

8.0

WELD 1262Quick Start

3.0

WELD 1500Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Flat

3.0