Academic Catalog

Diesel Technology, AAS

The purpose of this program is to prepare the graduate for employment in occupations such as heavy equipment technician and highway truck technician. Possible job opportunities are available with truck fleets, logging fleets, construction companies, OEM dealerships, road construction contractors, parts sales, general heavy equipment repair shops, agriculture fleets and marine repair shops.

93 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $21,267

Resident Tuition: $ 13,485
Technology Fees: $ 1,302
General Student Fees: $ 900
Online Course Fee: $ 0
Books / Course Materials: $ 500 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Program Specific Fees: $ 1,552 (class fees and materials)
Differential Fees: $3,528

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Access library, computing, and communications services to obtain information and data

PLO 2 - Demonstrate math skills to find force, pressure, area, volume, horse power, torque, and gear ratios, and perform precision measurement

PLO 3 - Identify and explain technologies used in trucking, construction, logging, agriculture equipment, generators and marine applications in the following subjects:

Fuel Systems
Brake Systems
Powertrain and Chassis Systems
Hydraulic Systems
Electrical/Electronic Systems
HVAC Systems
Engines

PLO 4 - Identify and apply industry safety standards in a work environment

PLO 5 - Use industry tools and equipment to demonstrate, diagnose, service, repair, testing, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly and operation

Program Requirements

All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.

General Education

WR 115	Introduction to College Composition	4
MTH 085	Applied Geometry for Technicians	4
	Human Relations - choose one course from list	3-4

WR: See Footnote 1.

MTH: See Footnote 2.

List of accepted Human Relations Courses

Program Core Courses

All DS and WLD courses must be completed with the maximum credits listed.

DS 154	Heavy Duty Braking Systems	1-12
DS 155	Heavy Equipment Hydraulics	1-12
DS 158	Heavy Equipment Chassis and Power Trains	1-12
DS 256	Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems	1-12
DS 257	Diesel Electrical Systems	1-12
DS 259	Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul	1-12

Complete one of the following options:

Welding (11-12 credits):

WLD 121	Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding)	4
WLD 143	Wire Drive Welding 1	4
	And
WLD 122	Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 (stick welding)	4
	Or
MFG 101	Safety and Basic Shop Practice	3

Cooperative Education (12 credits):

DS 280

Co-op Ed: Diesel

3-12

Co-op: See Footnote 3.

Footnotes

1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted

2 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted

3 – Co-op experience may be substituted for major coursework. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator

Notes

To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
Students who complete this program will be prepared to take the AED Foundation exam for the AED Foundation Certified Technician designation.
This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact your Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.

Accreditation

Diesel Technology, evaluated and accredited by the Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF). Membership: Northwest Diesel Industry Council (NDIC) and Oregon Trucking Association (OTA).

Sample Term Planner

Diesel Sample Term Planner

*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.