DIESEL TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT - DIESEL TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.DIESEL.HVY.EQ
This degree is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities in diesel truck and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Emphasis is placed on heavy truck and diesel equipment systems maintenance, diagnosis and repair. Focus on operational theory, practical skills and accepted shop practice. This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build a career through expanded experience and/or further education.
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 |
Introduction to Automotive Technology |
3 |
| AUMT 1307 |
Automotive Electrical Systems |
3 |
| DEMR 1410 |
Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I |
4 |
| ++++Elective |
Social/Behavior Sciences |
3 |
|
|
13 |
SEMESTER II
| AUMT 1310 |
Automotive Brake Systems |
3 |
| AUMT 1316 |
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems |
3 |
| DEMR 1411 |
Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II |
4 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
|
13 |
SEMESTER III
| AUMT 1345 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning |
3 |
| AUMT 2325 |
Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle |
3 |
| DEMR 1229 |
Preventative Maintenance |
2 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
|
11 |
SEMESTER IV
| AUMT 2317 |
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I |
3 |
| AUMT 2334 |
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II |
3 |
| DEMR 1416 |
Basic Hydraulics |
4 |
| +Elective |
MATH Elective OR |
3-5 |
| TECM 1341 |
Technical Algebra AND |
(3) |
| ++Elective |
Natural Science |
(4) |
|
|
13-17 |
SEMESTER V
| AUMT 2311 |
Automotive Electronic Controls |
3 |
| AUMT 2313 |
Automotive Drive Train and Axles |
3 |
| DEMR 1317 |
Basic Brake Systems |
3 |
| DEMR 2348 |
Failure Analysis |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
65-69 |
+MATH elective - Student must take MATH 1314 or any higher level MATH course.
++Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Natural Sciences Core list.
+++Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Humanities/Fine Arts Core list.
++++Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Social/Behavioral Science Core list.
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four- year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four year institution of their choice.
