Diesel Systems Technology AAS: Full-time

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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (504 hours)			Spring Semester (375 hours)
☐ TEDT 1100 Safety & Basic Shop Skills			☐ TEDT 1240 Preventive Maintenance Chassis
☐ TEDT 1210 Basic Diesel			☐ TEDT 1250 Drivetrains Fluid Drive
☐ TEDT 1220 Basic Diesel Performance			☐ TEDT 1260 Heavy Duty Electrical Circuits
☐ TEDT 1230 Preventive Maintenance Brakes			☐

			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)			Spring Semester (18 credits)
☐ DST 2145 Heavy Duty. Hydraulic Controls - 4 credits			☐ DST 1265 Drivetrains Gear Drives - 4 credits
☐ DST 2165 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Functions - 4 credits			☐ DST 2065 Advanced Engines & Electronics II - 4 credits
☐ DST 2045 Advanced Engines & Electronics I - 4 credits			☐ DST 2265 Heavy Duty. Electrical Lighting - 4 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ IND 1120 Math for Industry (QS) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Summer Semester (12 credits)
☐ WLD 1005 Related Welding - 3 credits
☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits
☐ Human Relations (HR) - 3 credits
☐ Distribution Area - 3 credits

Advising Notes

Program courses are on a 5 week block schedule on a fall/spring schedule.
Students will need basic reading and math skills. Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of the first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program.
It is the students’ responsibility to understand the requirements for their chosen program of study and to examine each course description for details about the prerequisite classes. It is highly recommended that each student meet with the program advisor prior to starting this program.