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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Diesel Technology AAS Degree


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For more information please see the Diesel Technology Program Overview .

Purpose


Graduates of the associate of applied science degree in diesel technology will have “hands-on” skills and knowledge in drive trains, engines, electrical systems, brake systems, and hydraulics. In addition, graduates apply professional behavior, research and technical information, and demonstrate basic shop skills. Graduates will be qualified to find entry-level employment with building blocks necessary for career advancement in diesel engine, on-highway truck, diesel power generation, agricultural, and construction equipment distributors and dealerships.

Note: This degree is available at Hastings

Subtotal 38


Select from one of the following specializations:


Note: Only one Diesel AAS degree may be earned by any student

Subtotal: 17


Basic Achievement Requirements


All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

   1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
  OR  
  2. Completing the following courses:
    a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
    AND
    b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
  OR  
  3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements


All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

  • GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)

Subtotal: 15


Total Credits for AAS Degree: 70


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