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Diesel Technology A.S. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DCDT 101
Diesel Preventive Maintenance
4
Req
DCDT 110
Diesel Engine Repair
4
Req
DCDT 120
Basic Hydraulic Principles of Diesel Technology
4
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC

Semester 2 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DCDT 130
Diesel Brake Systems
4
Req
DCDT 140
Diesel Electrical Systems
4
Req
DCDT 150
Diesel Power Trains
4
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DCDT 162
Clean Diesel Software Support
4
GE
any Area I (Humanities) course
3
I
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
any Area IIIa (PE Activity) course
1
IIIa
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb
GE
any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course
3
VI
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
2

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

Potential Careers: entry-level diesel technician, heavy duty BIT inspector, marine diesel mechanic, farm equipment engine mechanic, fleet maintenance mechanic.

Potential Employers: Freightliner, Volvo/Mack, NorCal Kenworth, Cummins, Peterbilt, Western, International, Princess Cruise Lines.

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • The DCDT courses listed are all scheduled as 5-week classes that follow each other within a semester.
  • DCDT 101, 110, and 120 are offered in the fall.
  • DCDT 130, 140, and 150 are offered in the spring.
  • All DCDT courses are offered at the Mather Center.

Other Notes:

  • This degree prepares students to enter the workforce as entry-level mechanics, ready with the latest information on diagnosis and repair of diesel fuel systems, hydraulic services, and hands-on training with equipment from the leading manufacturers in the industry.
  • This degree can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the course work.
  • At the end of the second semester, students qualify for the Diesel Technology certificate.

Published April 13, 2024

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