Diesel Engine Performance, General Technology Specialization, AAS (AAS.GT.GTDEP 35318)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in General Technology and specialization in Diesel Engine Performance is designed to prepare graduates to work in diesel service and repair. This program covers diesel fuel systems, electronic fuel systems, diesel equipment service and diagnosis and will provide key skills needed for entry level employment or retraining.

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Areas

Primary Technical Specialty

Take 21 credit hours

AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 143 - Active Devices and Sensors Credit Hours: 4 *
DHM 107 - Diesel Equipment Service and Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 *
DHM 108 - Diesel Engine Tune-Up Credit Hours: 2 *
DHM 125 - Diesel Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
DHM 205 - Diesel Engines II Credit Hours: 3 *
DHM 225 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 21 Credit Hours

Secondary Technical Specialty

Take 12 credit hours

AUT 102 - Engine Repair Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 112 - Braking Systems Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 115 - Manual Drive Train/Axle Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 124 - Steering, Suspension and Alignment Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 146 - Emission Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 149 - Ignition and Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 158 - Automotive Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 241 - Automotive Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 247 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4 *
AUT 251 - Automatic Transmission Overhaul Credit Hours: 5 *
AUT 262 - Advanced Automotive Diagnosis and Repair Credit Hours: 4 *
IMT 123 - Air Compressors Credit Hours: 2 *
IMT 131 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credit Hours: 4 *
IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications Credit Hours: 4 *
WLD 104 - Gas Welding and Cutting Credit Hours: 2 *
WLD 111 - Arc Welding I Credit Hours: 4 *
WLD 113 - Arc Welding II Credit Hours: 4 *
WLD 136 - Advanced Inert Gas Welding Credit Hours: 2 *
WLD 152 - Tungsten Arc Welding Credit Hours: 4 *
WLD 142 - Maintenance Welding Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
Electives Credit Hours: 7 *
AUT 161 - Introduction to Automotive Maintenance Credit Hours: 1 *
COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 4 week FA) *
AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
AUT 161 - Introduction to Automotive Maintenance Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
AUT 143 - Active Devices and Sensors Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Second Semester

DHM 107 - Diesel Equipment Service and Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
DHM 205 - Diesel Engines II Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
@Secondary Technical Specialties Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *

Subtotal: 13 Credit Hours

Third Semester

HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA)
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA)
DHM 125 - Diesel Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *
DHM 225 - Electronic Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *
@Secondary Technical Specialties Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

@Secondary Technical Specialties Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SP) *
@Secondary Technical Specialties Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *
@Secondary Technical Specialties Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *
ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP)
DHM 108 - Diesel Engine Tune-Up Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *

Subtotal: 17 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

@Approved Secondary Technical Specialties/Electives: AUT 115 , AUT 124 , AUT 146 , AUT 149 , AUT 158 , AUT 247 , AUT 251 , AUT 262 , IMT 123 , IMT 161 , WLD 104 , WLD 111 , WLD 113 , WLD 136 , WLD 152

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”