Diesel Technology, A.A.S.

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Diesel Technology program of study equips students with the skills needed to excel as diesel truck technicians, enabling them to thrive in the competitive diesel truck maintenance industry. The curriculum covers comprehensive aspects of diesel trucks, encompassing engines, transmissions, drive axles, electrical systems, and auxiliary systems. The instructional approach incorporates a diverse range of theory classes alongside hands-on, up-to-date practical experiences. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Students must complete the curriculum described below:

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

DSL 324 - Introduction to Diesel 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 144 - Electrical Systems 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 846 - Diesel Lab I 6.0 Credit(s)
MAT 772 - Applied Math 3.0 Credit(s) ¹

Semester Total: 17.0 Credits

Second Semester

DSL 654 - Hydraulic/Air Brakes 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 674 - Chassis/Driveline 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 856 - Diesel Lab II 6.0 Credit(s)
ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 17.0 Credits

Summer

DSL 742 - Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 2.0 Credit(s)
DSL 863 - Diesel Lab III 3.0 Credit(s)
DSL 829 - Preventative Maintenance 2.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 7 Credits

Third Semester

DSL 354 - Engines I 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 444 - Fuel Systems 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 876 - Diesel Lab IV 6.0 Credit(s) ²
or
DSL 883 - Diesel Internship II 6.0 Credit(s) ²
MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 17.0 Credits

Fourth Semester

DSL 364 - Engines II 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 544 - Transmissions/Drive Axle 4.0 Credit(s)
DSL 886 - Diesel Lab V 6.0 Credit(s) ²
or
DSL 883 - Diesel Internship II 6.0 Credit(s) ²
SOC 240 - Criminology 3.0 Credit(s)
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 20.0 Credits

Summer

DSL 893 - Diesel Lab VI 3.0 Credit(s) ²
or
DSL 881 - Diesel Internship I 3.0 Credit(s) ²

Semester Total: 3.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 81

Notes:

¹May substitute MAT 102 or higher.
²Students must complete 30 credit hours of laboratory courses OR complete a minimum of 21 credit hours of laboratory courses and a maximum of 9 credit hours of internship, with any combination of laboratory and internship credit hours within that range being acceptable.