Diesel Technician, Transportation Technologies, AAS
Program Code: Diesel Technician-AAS
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, Transportation Technologies, Diesel Technician Program trains individuals for apprentice-level positions servicing, repairing, and maintaining medium and heavy duty transportation vehicles and equipment. The program emphasizes principles of operation, diagnosis and service procedures. Using the latest technology in diagnosis and repair equipment, this comprehensive training prepares graduates with skills that are in high demand in the diesel repair industry.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technologies | 2 |
| DT 101 | Basic Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 210 | Advanced Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 217 | Electronic Diesel Fuel Injection | 4 |
| PSC 101 or HIST 111 | Introduction to American Politics (or any other Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science GE course) 2 or Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| DT 102 | Basic Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 110 | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DT 105 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DT 201 | Diesel Brakes and Pneumatics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| ENG 107 | Technical Communications I (or any other English GE course) 2 | 3 |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| DT 106 | Heavy Duty Transmissions and Power Trains | 4 |
| DT 107 | Heavy Duty Automatic Transmissions and Drive Trains | 4 |
| DT 235 | Steering and Suspension | 2 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| COM 285 | Communication Disabilities and Film (or any other Communication GE course) 2 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| DT 130 | Heavy Duty Hydraulics | 3 |
| DT 250 | Preventive Maintenance | 2 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications/English | 6 | |
| Communications | ||
| Recommended: | ||
| Communication Disabilities and Film | ||
English | ||
| Recommended: | ||
| Technical Communications I | ||
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Human Relations | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 1 | [3] | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 1 | [3] | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | ||
| DT 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technologies | 2 |
| DT 101 | Basic Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 102 | Basic Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DT 105 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DT 106 | Heavy Duty Transmissions and Power Trains | 4 |
| DT 107 | Heavy Duty Automatic Transmissions and Drive Trains | 4 |
| DT 110 | Heavy Duty Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DT 130 | Heavy Duty Hydraulics | 3 |
| DT 201 | Diesel Brakes and Pneumatics | 3 |
| DT 210 | Advanced Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DT 217 | Electronic Diesel Fuel Injection | 4 |
| DT 235 | Steering and Suspension | 2 |
| DT 250 | Preventive Maintenance | 2 |
| Elective Requirements | 6 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Any other courses including a course that meets diversity. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
Program Outcomes
Students completing this degree will:
PSLO1: Identify and implement safety procedures involved in diagnosis, service, and repair of all major medium/heavy duty truck and heavy equipment components and systems.
PSLO2: Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to formulate correct repair procedures.
PSLO3: Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by applying knowledge of system operation and demonstrating mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
