Diesel Technology AAS Degree

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

Required Courses

• DSLT 1000 - Intro to Diesel Technology 3 credit(s)
• DSLT 1100 - Standard Hardware 1 credit(s)
• DSLT 1200 - Special Tools 4 credit(s)
• DSLT 1300 - Preventative Maintenance 1 credit(s)
• DSLT 1400 - Diesel Manual Transmissions & Clutches 2 credit(s)
• DSLT 1510 - Fundamentals of Diesel Electrical Systems 2 credit(s)
• DSLT 1600 - Heating & Air Conditioning 3 credit(s)
• DSLT 1700 - Fuel Injection Theory 3 credit(s)
• DSLT 2200 - Diesel Engines I 3 credit(s)

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• DSLT 2210 - Diesel Engines II 6 credit(s)

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• DSLT 1866 - Cooperative Education Internship 6 credit(s)

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• DSLT 2500 - Advanced Diesel Electrical Systems 5 credit(s)
• DSLT 2600 - Computerized Fuel Systems 3 credit(s)
• DSLT 2610 - Multiplexed Vehicle Systems 1 credit(s)
• DSLT 2700 - Diesel Equipment Maintenance 1 credit(s)

Select from one of the following specializations:

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

• Diesel Agriculture & Construction Specialization
    17 credit(s)
  Suggested Sequence of Courses​ ​
• Diesel On-Highway Truck Specialization
    16-17 credit(s)
  Suggested Sequence of Courses​  
• Diesel Power Generation Specialization
    17 credit(s) 
  Suggested Sequence of Courses​   

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)

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 69-70