Diesel Technology Curriculum

Beloit Campus

The Diesel Technology Program provides specialized training in engine overhaul, electrical systems, torque converters, power trains and testing of diesel equipment. First year students will learn about the basics of diesel engines, power trains, hydraulics and electrical systems. Second year students will receive training in diagnostic skills, measurements and practical application with large diesel equipment. Internships with employers are available.  Students have the option of an Associate of Applied Science Degree or a Diesel Technology Two Year Certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Program Objectives

• Possess the knowledge to perform tasks appropriate for entry-level diesel technology position.
• Apply the theory of diesel mechanics to specific job using critical thinking/reasoning and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety hazards involved with the diesel mechanics field.
• Use mathematical data and reasoning skills in relation to diesel mechanics.
• Use communication skills appropriate to diesel mechanics profession.
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to an effective job performance.

Curriculum below is for the Two Year Degree option

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FIRST SEMESTER:
DM-101	Engines	7
DM-103	Power Trains	7
	TOTAL	14
SECOND SEMESTER:
DM-102	Hydraulics	7
DM-104	Electricity	7
	TOTAL	14
THIRD SEMESTER:
DM-201	Truck/Heavy Equipment Repair	5
DM-203	Power Trains/Engine Overhaul	5
DM-208	Air Conditioning	2
	TOTAL	12
FOURTH SEMESTER:
DM-206	Diagnostics of Engines, Electrical & Hydraulic Systems	8
DM-205	Fuel Systems	8
	(Vehicle management systems, electronic programming, safety inspection & commercial license)
	or
DM-207	Internship	6
	TOTAL	16
	INTERNSHIP OPTION	14
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES:
	Math Choose One (3 cr. hrs.)
MA-101	Business Math	3
MA-110	Intermediate Algebra	3
MA-111	College Algebra	3
	Computer Science (3 cr. hrs.)
CIS-100	Computer Applications	3
	Communications (6 cr. hrs.)
COM-103	English Composition I	3
COM-105	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
	Social & Behavioral Sciences ( 6 cr. hrs.)
SS-100	General Psychology	3
SOC-135	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Business (can be substituted for SOC-135)
BMGT-108	Business Management/Entrepreneurship	3
	TOTAL	18
	Total Credit Hours / With Internship	74/72

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Related resources

• Two Year Certificate option requires taking courses listed in First Semester and Second Semester, plus the following General Education courses:

	Choose One MA (Math) Class	3
MA-100	Basic College Math (or)
MA-101	Business Math
SS-100	General Psychology	3
CIS-100	Computer Applications	3
COM-101	Technical Writing	3
	TOTAL	12
	Total Credit Hours/Internship Option	68/66

 

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