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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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites 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
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites 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
L2

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
DCDT 162
Clean Diesel Software Support
4
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B
Elec
any elective course
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
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

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:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

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 12, 2025

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