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Associate in Applied Science Degree - Diesel Technology

Overview

A mechanic working on a diesel engine

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

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Professionalism and related necessary soft skills (e.g. effective communications, customer service).

2. Knowledge and practice of shop safety practices and procedures.

3. Ability to apply theory of vehicle operating systems to interpret service information, diagnose and repair diesel operating systems.

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 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3
CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3
ENGL 110College Composition I

3
 
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology

3
OR
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3
OR
COMM 216Intercultural Communication

3
 
Digital LiteracyDigital Literacy
Total Credit Hours:12

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

MATH 103College Algebra

3
MATH 110Mathematics in Society

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Core Curriculum:

DTEC 101Introduction to the Diesel Technology Industry

5
DTEC 102Introduction to Diesel Engines & Fuel Systems

4
DTEC 103Introduction to Powertrain and Vehicle Brakes

4
DTEC 104Introduction to Hydraulics

3
DTEC 105Introduction to Electrical Systems & Troubleshooting

4
DTEC 108Supervised Occupational Experience I

4
DTEC 110Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

2
DTEC 201Electrical & Electronic Control Systems

4
DTEC 204Advanced Mobile Hydraulic Systems

4
DTEC 205Advanced Powertrain Systems

4
DTEC 206Diesel Engines and Emissions Systems

4
DTEC 208Supervised Occupational Experience II

4
Total Credit Hours:46

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.

Semester Sequence

First Fall Semester

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1
DTEC 101Introduction to the Diesel Technology Industry

5
DTEC 102Introduction to Diesel Engines & Fuel Systems

4
DTEC 103Introduction to Powertrain and Vehicle Brakes

4
CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3
Total Credit Hours:16

First Spring Semester

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3
DTEC 110Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

3
DTEC 104Introduction to Hydraulics

3
DTEC 105Introduction to Electrical Systems & Troubleshooting

4
MATH 103College Algebra

3
MATH 110Mathematics in Society

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Note for Kathy: Students will select either Math 103 OR Math 110.

First Summer Session

DTEC 108Supervised Occupational Experience I

4
Total Credit Hours:4

Second Fall Semester

DTEC 201Electrical & Electronic Control Systems

4
DTEC 204Advanced Mobile Hydraulic Systems

4
ENGL 110College Composition I

3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology

3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3
COMM 216Intercultural Communication

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Note for Kathy: Students will select either SOC 110 or PSYC 111 or COMM 216.

Second Spring Semester

DTEC 205Advanced Powertrain Systems

4
DTEC 206Diesel Engines and Emissions Systems

4
DTEC 207Supervised Occupational Experience II

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Note to Kathy: DTEC 207 is changing to DTEC 208 to align with the first year.

Total Credit Hours: 61