Diesel Technology - Heavy Equipment (DTHEO)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Location: Applied Technology Center

This degree 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: 22.5
Major Requirements: 39.5
Option Requirements: 42.0
Total credit hours required: 104.0

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

The following General Education courses are recommended for Heavy Equipment (DTHEO): Communication: ENGL 1220 ; Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 or higher; and Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: PSYC 1000

Major Requirements for Diesel Technology

DESL 1000 - Diesel Preventive Maintenance 4 Credits
DESL 1200 - Fundamentals of Hydraulics 4 Credits
DESL 1210 - Electricity and Electronics 6 Credits
DESL 1230 - Diesel Engine Fundamentals 4 Credits
DESL 2211 - Fuel Operating Systems 4 Credits
DESL 2220 - Diesel Engine Diagnostics 4 Credits
DESL 2230 - Diesel Engine Rebuild 4 Credits
DESL 2240 - Emissions and Maintenance 3 Credits
DESL 2301 - CDL Skills Certification Testing 1 Credits
DESL 2310 - CDL for Diesel Technicians 5.5 Credits

Note:

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 2310 or take MATH 1240 concurrently with DESL 2310 .

Option Requirements for Diesel Technology - Heavy Equipment

DESL 1220 - Advanced Diesel Hydraulics 6 Credits
DESL 1620 - Climate Control/Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Credits
DESL 2110 - Heavy Equipment Drivetrain 6 Credits
DESL 2120 - Automatic and Automated Drivetrains 3 Credits
DESL 2250 - Field Service Maintenance 6 Credits
DESL 2985 - Heavy Equipment Internship 8 Credits
WELD 1100 - Industrial Cutting Processes 3 Credits
WELD 1262 - Quick Start 3 Credits
WELD 1500 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Flat 3 Credits

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements (22.5 credit hours)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select English Level 1 course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed English Level 1 course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Natural Science course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select one of the following courses.

EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills