Diesel Technology, A.A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus

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Overview

The Associate in Applied Science in Diesel Technology is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Core Curriculum

Requirements

Students may be required to complete UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar (1 semester credit). This is a university requirement for all incoming freshman (including transfer students) with less than 24 semester credits earned who have not completed an equivalent course at another institution.

General Education courses - Diesel Technology:

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Choose one course from the following two courses (3-4 credits):

MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 110 - Mathematics in Society Credits: 3

Subtotal: 3-4

Core Curriculum:

DTEC 101 - Introduction to Diesel Technology Industry Credits: 5
DTEC 102 - Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems Credits: 2
DTEC 103 - Introduction to Power Train Credits: 3
DTEC 104 - Introduction to Hydraulics Credits: 4
DTEC 105 - Introduction to Electrical Systems Credits: 4
DTEC 106 - Introduction to Diesel Engines Credits: 4
DTEC 107 - Electrical Troubleshooting Credits: 2
DTEC 108 - Supervised Occupation Experience I Credits: 6
DTEC 110 - Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Credits: 3
DTEC 111 - Vehicle Brakes Credits: 3
DTEC 201 - Introduction to Electronic Controls Credits: 3
DTEC 202 - Advanced Electrical and Emission Systems Credits: 3
DTEC 203 - Advanced Electronic Controls Credits: 3
DTEC 204 - Mobile Hydraulics Credits: 4
DTEC 205 - Transmissions and Drive System Credits: 4
DTEC 206 - Advanced Engines and Fuel Systems Credits: 6
DTEC 207 - Supervised Occupational Experience II Credits: 3

Subtotal: 62

Total: 80-81

Semester Sequence

First Summer Session

DTEC 101 - Introduction to Diesel Technology Industry Credits: 5

First Fall Semester

DTEC 102 - Introduction to Diesel Fuel Systems Credits: 2
DTEC 104 - Introduction to Hydraulics Credits: 4
DTEC 105 - Introduction to Electrical Systems Credits: 4
DTEC 111 - Vehicle Brakes Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

First Spring Semester

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
DTEC 103 - Introduction to Power Train Credits: 3
DTEC 106 - Introduction to Diesel Engines Credits: 4
DTEC 107 - Electrical Troubleshooting Credits: 2
DTEC 110 - Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Second Summer Session

DTEC 108 - Supervised Occupation Experience I Credits: 6
DTEC 201 - Introduction to Electronic Controls Credits: 3

Subtotal: 9

Second Fall Semester

DTEC 202 - Advanced Electrical and Emission Systems Credits: 3
DTEC 205 - Transmissions and Drive System Credits: 4
DTEC 206 - Advanced Engines and Fuel Systems Credits: 6
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
OR
MATH 110 - Mathematics in Society Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16-17

Second Spring Semester

CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
DTEC 203 - Advanced Electronic Controls Credits: 3
DTEC 204 - Mobile Hydraulics Credits: 4
DTEC 207 - Supervised Occupational Experience II Credits: 3
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Student Learning Outcomes

Professionalism and related necessary soft skills (e.g. effective communications, customer service).
Knowledge and practice of shop safety practices and procedures.
Ability to apply theory of vehicle operating systems to interpret service information, diagnose and repair diesel operating systems.