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Diesel Technology

Credential:
Associate of Applied Science
Locations:
Bellefontaine
Semester Credit Hours:
61
Total Tuition & Fees:
$11,272.13

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Are you fascinated by big engines and ready to thrive in a high-demand career? In the diesel technology program, you’ll dive into the theory, design and operation of the heavy-duty systems that keep the trucking industry moving, blending hands-on training with real-world diagnostics, power train work, hydraulics, electrical systems and engine performance. You’ll also gain 300 hours of paid, on-the-job co-op experience! Many of the manufacturing- and engineering-related certificates are stackable into related pathways to earn your associate or bachelor’s degree. Please meet with your advisor to discuss your options.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DSL 1100 Hydraulic Theory and Operation
Credit Hours: 2
DSL 1200 Fundamentals of Engines
Credit Hours: 3
DSL 1300 Preventative Maintenance
Credit Hours: 2
ITS 1105 Computer Concepts and Software Applications
Credit Hours: 3
INT 1000 OSHA 10-Hour General Safety
Credit Hours: 1
ENT 1050 Manufacturing Foundations
Credit Hours: 4
EBE 1000 Employability Skills
Credit Hours: 1
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DSL 1500 Heavy Truck Drive Trains
Credit Hours: 3
DSL 1550 Truck Steering and Suspension
Credit Hours: 2
DSL 1650 Truck Brake Systems
Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1115 Industrial Calculations
Credit Hours: 3
WLD 1000 Introduction to Welding Processes
Credit Hours: 3
EBE 2701 Co-op Education I
Credit Hours: 1
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DSL 1600 Basic Electrical
Credit Hours: 3
DSL 2300 Advanced Electrical / Electronics
Credit Hours: 3
DSL 2500 Heavy Truck Automatic Transmissions
Credit Hours: 2
MGT 1100 Personal Finance
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
EBE 2801 Co-op Education II
Credit Hours: 1
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DSL 2600 Heavy Truck HVAC
Credit Hours: 2
DSL 2710 Diesel Engine Performance
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 2211 Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3
-- Behavioral Science Elective (GA)*
Credit Hours: 3
-- Any HST course
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules.

Humanities/Social Science Electives
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.

*Must be a global awareness (GA) course and may come from Social/Behavior Sciences or Arts/Humanities.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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