Diesel Service Technology, AAS

Location(s): Advanced Technology Center

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The Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Service Technology is designed to provide the knowledge and skill necessary for higher education or immediate employment as a medium/heavy maintenance and repair technician. This medium/heavy truck service technology program is designed to meet current NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) 2007 accreditation standards

Required Courses

First Semester

MATH 104 - Math for Industrial Trades 3 Credit Hours
or
MATH 109 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours
Or Higher
COSC 101 - Microsoft Office Applications 3 Credit Hours
ADST 101 - Introduction to Vehicle Service Technology 3 Credit Hours
ADST 103 - Basic Service Bay Operations 3 Credit Hours
ADST 105 - Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit Hours

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

ENGL 101 - Composition 3 Credit Hours
COMM 208 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
or
COMM 212 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
or
BUSN 232 - Business and Professional Communication 3 Credit Hours
ADST 113 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit Hours
ADST 115 - Mobile HVAC 3 Credit Hours
ADST 117 - Servicing Advising and Management 3 Credit Hours
or
ADST 117I - Service Advising and Management Internship 3 Credit Hours

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Third Semester

WELD 131 - Oxyfuel/Plasma Cutting 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 102 - Research 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 212 - Technical Writing 3 Credit Hours
ADST 202 - Steering and Suspension 3 Credit Hours
ADST 204 - Drivetrains 3 Credit Hours
ADST 206 - Air Brakes 3 Credit Hours

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Fourth Semester

WELD 130 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Stick Welding (SMAW) 6 Credit Hours
or
CDLT 101 - Commercial Driver’s License Training 6 Credit Hours
ADST 212 - Diesel Engine Operations 3 Credit Hours
ADST 214 - Diagnostics & Aftertreatment 3 Credit Hours
ADST 216 - Preventive Maintenance & Inspection 3 Credit Hours

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Diesel Service Technology, AAS

Location(s): Advanced Technology Center

Required Courses

First Semester

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Third Semester

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Fourth Semester

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Total Program Credit Hours: 60