Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology will be able to:

  • Follow safe shop practices.
  • Inspect, diagnose, conduct failure analysis and perform preventive maintenance inspections during repairs.
  • Use service resources effectively.
  • Apply fundamental skills and concepts to unfamiliar situations.
  • Provide superior customer service and practice productive interpersonal relations.
  • Demonstrate proper use and care of shop and personal tools.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

REQUIREMENTS

Related Instruction Requirements: 10

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 80

First Year

Fall Term

HV3. 123Fundamental Shop Skills

3

HV3. 297Electrical & Electronic Sys

10

MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2

WD4. 151Welding I

2

Winter Term

HV3. 146Pneumatic Brakes & Controls

5

HV3. 296Steering, Suspension & Brakes

5

WD4. 152Welding II

2

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 075 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Spring Term

HV3. 295Power Train Systems

10

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

IN 4.164 satisfies the Communications related instruction requirement.

Summer Term

WE1. 2800CWE Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology

6

Second Year

Fall Term

HV3. 122Customer Svc for Heavy Equip Technicians

3

HV3. 132Advanced Mobile Hydraulics

5

HV3. 134Basic Hydraulics

3

Electives

2

HV 3.122 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Winter Term

HV3. 129Heavy Equipment/Diesel Engines

7

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

Electives

2

Spring Term

HV3. 130Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tune-Up

10

HV3. 303Mobile Air Conditioning & Comfort System

3

Approved electives
MA3. 397BManufacturing Processes II

2

MA3. 398BManufacturing Processes III

2

WD4. 154Welding Seminar

1 TO 10

WE1. 2800CWE Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology

6

Other electives may be approved by Heavy Equipment/Diesel Department faculty advisor

Total Credit Hours: 90