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Diesel Technician Emphasis
Transportation Technologies Degree – Associate of Applied Science
The diesel technician program trains individuals for apprentice
level positions servicing, repairing, and maintaining heavy
equipment and over the road long-haul vehicles. The program
emphasizes principles of operation, diagnosis and service
procedures. Using the latest technology in diagnosis and repair
equipment, this comprehensive training prepares graduates with
skills that are in high demand in the diesel repair industry.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Fulfill the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Identify and implement safety procedures involved in
diagnosis, service, and repair of all major medium/heavy duty
truck and heavy equipment components and systems.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to
formulate correct repair procedures.
• Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by
applying knowledge of system operation and demonstrating
mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
See the diversity section of the general education descriptions
for a complete list of courses.
Communications 3 credits
English 3 credits
Recommended: ENG 107
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Recommended: MATH 108 or higher
Science 3 credits
Recommended: PHYS 100
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity ........................................4
DT 211 Light Duty Performance .....................................2
Total Core Requirements 7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AUTO 165 Auto Heating and Air Conditioning. ....................5
DT 101 Basic Diesel Engines............................................4
DT 106 Heavy Duty Transmissions and Power Trains. .....5
DT 107 Heavy Duty Drive Trains. .....................................5
DT 110 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems. ...........................3
DT 130 Heavy Duty Hydraulics........................................2
DT 201 Diesel Brakes and Pneumatics. ...........................3
DT 210 Advanced Diesel Engines. ...................................4
DT 217 Electronic Fuel Injection II...................................3
DT 235 Steering and Suspension. ...................................2
DT 250 Preventative Maintenance..................................2
MT 160 Hydraulic Power..................................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 41 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 69 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Emphasis DT 101 Basic Diesel Engines 4
Emphasis DT 210 Advanced Diesel Engines 4
Emphasis DT 217 Electronic Fuel Injection II 3
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics 3
Total 18
2nd Semester
Core AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity 4
Emphasis AUTO 165 Heating and Air Conditioning 5
Core DT 211 Light Duty Performance 2
Emphasis DT 235 Steering and Suspension 2
Emphasis DT 250 Preventative Maintenance 2
Science PHYS 100 Introductory Physics 3
Total 18
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Humanities/ Diversity AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Emphasis DT 110 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems 3
Emphasis DT 201 Brakes and Pneumatics 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Emphasis MT 160 Hydraulic Power 3
Total 18
4th Semester
Emphasis DT 106 Heavy Duty Transmissions and Power
Trains 5
Emphasis DT 107 Heavy Duty Drive Trains 5
Emphasis DT 130 Heavy Duty Hydraulics 2
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 15
Degree Total 69