Diesel Technology
Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry. It strives to provide an environment that fosters excellence in learning and one that nurtures discovery of knowledge for advancement, academic excellence in the classroom , and personal growth through collaboration and teamwork.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Diesel Technology program is to provide students with the working knowledge, technological proficiency, and professional skills necessary to be successful in a variety of careers related to diesel technology. Our faculty instructors and cutting-edge Diesel Technology Center provide students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on and technology-driven educational experiences that reflect industry standards and expectations.
Learning Outcomes for Diesel Technology, BS
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to, in accordance with industry standards:
- Work within current industry safety guidelines and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
- Effectively utilize written and verbal communication skills and industry knowledge and resources (e.g., software, manuals).
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for electrical/electronic systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for hydraulics/hydrostatics systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for power trains systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for diesel engine systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for air conditioning/heating systems.
Learning Outcomes for Diesel Technology Field Maintenance, BS
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to, in accordance with industry standards:
- Work within current industry safety guidelines and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
- Effectively utilize written and verbal communication skills and industry knowledge and resources (e.g., software, manuals).
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for electrical/electronic systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for hydraulics/hydrostatics systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for power trains systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for diesel engine systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for air conditioning/heating systems.
- Perform advanced welding processes appropriate to field maintenance.
Learning Outcomes for Diesel Technology Equipment Management, BS
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to, in accordance with industry standards:
- Work within current industry safety guidelines and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
- Effectively utilize written and verbal communication skills and industry knowledge and resources (e.g., software, manuals).
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for electrical/electronic systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for power trains systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for diesel engine systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for air conditioning/heating systems.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the general nature, structure, resources, and operations of business organizations in the diesel technology industry.
Learning Outcomes for Diesel Technology, AAS
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to, in accordance with industry standards:
- Work within current industry safety guidelines and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
-Effectively utilize written and verbal communication skills and industry knowledge and resources (e.g., software, manuals).
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for electrical/electronic systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for hydraulics/hydrostatics systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for power trains systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for diesel engine systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for air conditioning/heating systems.
Learning Outcomes for Diesel Technology, CAS
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to, in accordance with industry standards:
- Work within current industry safety guidelines and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
-Effectively utilize written and verbal communication skills and industry knowledge and resources (e.g., software, manuals).
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for electrical/electronic systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for power trains systems.
- Apply advanced diagnostic and repair procedures for diesel engine systems.
Learning Outcomes for Diesel Technology, Minor (no change)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to, in accordance with industry standards:
- Apply basic diagnostic and repair procedures for machine systems and components.
- Apply basic diagnostic and repair procedures for hydraulic systems.
- Work within current industry safety guidelines and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
- Use written communication to convey technical information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Bachelor of Science Diesel Technology
Learning Outcomes:
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core 1 | 33 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| ATDI 134 | Electrical/Electronic Sys I | 6 |
| ATDI 257 | Automatics | 4 |
| ATDI 264 | Electrical/Electronic Sys II | 6 |
| ATDI 265 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| ATDI 384 | AT/DI Elctrcl/Elctrn Sys III | 4 |
| ATDI 400 | Shop Procedures | 3 |
| DST 104 | Intro to Diesel Engines | 3 |
| DST 114 | Intro to Diesel Engines Lab | 3 |
| DST 115 | Intro to Diesel Fuel Systems | 5 |
| DST 204 | Intro to Hydraulics Pneumatics | 2 |
| DST 214 | Intro to Hydr Pneumatics Lab | 2 |
| DST 216 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 4 |
| DST 219 | Heavy Duty Chassis | 4 |
| DST 264 | Diesel Engine Diagnosis Repair | 3 |
| DST 274 | Diag Diesel Engine Repair Lab | 3 |
| DST 273 | Diesel Shop Practices | 4 |
| DST 314 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics II | 4 |
| DST 420 | Diesel Shop Management | 2 |
| DST 434 | Current Model Year Technology | 3 |
| DST 440 | Advanced Fuel Systems | 4 |
| DST 450 | Diag Pwr Shifts and HD Atmtics | 4 |
| DST 498 | Cooperative Education | 3 |
| WLDG 110 | Welding Theory I | 2 |
| WLDG 111 | Welding Theory I Practical | 2 |
| WLDG 260 | Repair & Maintenance Welding | 3 |
| Total minimum credits required for degree | 120 | |
Associate of Applied Science Diesel Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ATDI 134 | Electrical/Electronic Sys I | 6 |
| DST 104 | Intro to Diesel Engines | 3 |
| DST 114 | Intro to Diesel Engines Lab | 3 |
| DST 204 | Intro to Hydraulics Pneumatics | 2 |
| DST 214 | Intro to Hydr Pneumatics Lab | 2 |
| COMX 111 | Intro to Public Speaking (Meets CAT I Requirement) | 3 |
| or COMX 115 | Intro to Interpersonal Communc | |
| ATDI 265 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| DST 115 | Intro to Diesel Fuel Systems | 5 |
| ATDI 264 | Electrical/Electronic Sys II | 6 |
| WLDG 110 | Welding Theory I | 2 |
| WLDG 111 | Welding Theory I Practical | 2 |
| DST 216 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 4 |
| DST 264 | Diesel Engine Diagnosis Repair | 3 |
| DST 274 | Diag Diesel Engine Repair Lab | 3 |
| M 121 | College Algebra (Meets CAT II Requirement) | 3 |
| or M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | |
| ATDI 257 | Automatics | 4 |
| DST 219 | Heavy Duty Chassis | 4 |
| DST 273 | Diesel Shop Practices | 4 |
| WRIT 122 | Business Writing | |
| Total minimum credits required for degree | 66 | |
Certificate of Applied Science Diesel Technology
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ATDI 134 | Electrical/Electronic Sys I | 6 |
| DST 104 | Intro to Diesel Engines | 3 |
| DST 114 | Intro to Diesel Engines Lab | 3 |
| DST 216 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 4 |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DST 219 | Heavy Duty Chassis | 4 |
| DST 115 | Intro to Diesel Fuel Systems | 5 |
| WLDG 110 | Welding Theory I | 2 |
| WLDG 111 | Welding Theory I Practical | 2 |
| WRIT 122 | Business Writing | 3 |
| COMX 115 | Intro to Interpersonal Communc | 3 |
| Term Credits | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Minor Diesel Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DST 104 | Intro to Diesel Engines | 3 |
| DST 114 | Intro to Diesel Engines Lab | 3 |
| DST 115 | Intro to Diesel Fuel Systems | 5 |
| DST 204 | Intro to Hydraulics Pneumatics | 2 |
| DST 214 | Intro to Hydr Pneumatics Lab | 2 |
| Select ten (10) credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Hydraulics and Pneumatics II | ||
| Diesel Shop Management | ||
| Current Model Year Technology | ||
| Advanced Fuel Systems | ||
| Diag Pwr Shifts and HD Atmtics | ||
| Total minimum credits required for minor | 25 | |