Diesel Technology - Diesel Service (DTDSO)

Location(s): Applied Technology Center

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

With the complexity of trucks and the increasing need for qualified, trained diesel technicians, this degree provides students with the fundamentals needed for employment in the field of diesel service technology.

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

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required: 96.0

Recommended Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 51.5 credits

DESL 1000 - Introduction to Diesel Technology 4 Credits
DESL 1200 - Fundamentals of Hydraulics 4.0 Credits
DESL 1210 - Electricity and Electronics 6.0 Credits
DESL 1230 - Diesel Engine Fundamentals 4.0 Credits
DESL 1295 - CDL Laws and Regulations 4.5 Credits
DESL 1300L - Class A BTW CDL Training 5.0 Credits
DESL 2211 - Fuel Operating Systems 4.0 Credits
DESL 2220 - Electronic Diagnostics 4.0 Credits
DESL 2230 - Diesel Engine Rebuild 4.0 Credits
DESL 2240 - Emissions and Maintenance 4.0 Credits
DESL 2981 - Diesel Internship 8.0 Credits

Note:

Students who currently hold a Class A or Class B CDL may ask for a waiver of DESL 1295 and DESL 1300L.

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.

DESL 2981 requires 320 hours of on-the-job training that can either be taken during one quarter or extended over more than one quarter depending on needs of students and employers.

Option Requirements - 22.0 credits

DESL 2100 - Manual Drivetrain 4.0 Credits
DESL 2120 - Automatic and Automated Drivetrains 3.0 Credits
DESL 2130 - Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Drive Systems 4.0 Credits
DESL 2150 - Brakes and ABS 4.0 Credits
DESL 2200 - Steering and Suspension 4 Credits
WELD 1261 - Combination Welding - Automotive 3.0 Credits

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:

Communication: COMS 1000
Quantitative/Numeracy: MATH 1240 or higher

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits

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 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*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 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Curriculum Plan

Diesel Technology - Diesel Service (DTDSO)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall or spring quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
DESL 1000 - Introduction to Diesel Technology 4 Credits
DESL 1230 - Diesel Engine Fundamentals 4.0 Credits
MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Quantitative/Numeracy general education course for this program.
Quarter 2
DESL 1200 - Fundamentals of Hydraulics 4.0 Credits
DESL 1210 - Electricity and Electronics 6.0 Credits
COMS 1000 - Fundamentals of Communication 4.5 Credits *Recommended Communication general education course for this program.
Quarter 3
DESL 2200 - Steering and Suspension 4 Credits
DESL 2211 - Fuel Operating Systems 4.0 Credits
DESL 2100 - Manual Drivetrain 4.0 Credits
Quarter 4
DESL 2981 - Diesel Internship 8.0 Credits
DESL 2150 - Brakes and ABS 4.0 Credits
Year 2
Quarter 5
DESL 2220 - Electronic Diagnostics 4.0 Credits
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.
Scientific Inquiry General Education - Select 1 course from the General Education natural Sciences course options.
Quarter 6
DESL 2230 - Diesel Engine Rebuild 4.0 Credits
DESL 2120 - Automatic and Automated Drivetrains 3.0 Credits
WELD 1261 - Combination Welding - Automotive 3.0 Credits
Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy general education course options.
Quarter 7
DESL 2130 - Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Drive Systems 4.0 Credits
DESL 1295 - CDL Laws and Regulations 4.5 Credits
DESL 2240 - Emissions and Maintenance 4.0 Credits
DESL 1300L - Class A BTW CDL Training 5.0 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Use industry shop tools and equipment in a safe manner without harm to oneself or others,
Perform medium/heavy duty truck preventative maintenance and DOT inspections,
Identify and explain the basic functions of medium/heavy duty truck components,
Use threading tools, extractors and thread repair tools,
Use manufactures specs to find service information and diagnose common engine failures,
Disassemble, inspect, and assemble electrical components,
Assemble diesel engine parts and components into a live engine,
Explain the function and theory of diesel engine lubrication and cooling system components.