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Diesel Technology (47.0605) and Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment

Diesel Technology Certificate Level 1 Basic and Advanced and A.A.S. (47.0605) Eagle Pass Campus and Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Certificate Level 1 and A.A.S. Uvalde Campus


Faculty and Staff

A Mondragon
Armando Mondragon
Division Chair,
Applied Sciences
Email
(830) 758-4106
(830) 591-7274
J Estrada
Judy F. Estrada
Division Chair,
Applied Sciences

Email
(830) 591-7288
L Limbrick
Lucas Limbrick
Instructor
Email
(830) 758-5067
V Caballero
Victor Caballero
Instructor
Email
(830) 758-5075
L Rodriguez
Librado Rodriguez
Instructor
Email
(830) 758-5075

Purpose

The purpose of the Diesel Technology program is to provide students with training in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy-duty diesel powered equipment. Coursework emphasizes diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, air conditioning, and diesel fuel injection systems. The goal of the program is for graduates to be employable as entry-level technicians in a diesel engine service shop, dealership or industry.

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the Diesel Technology program through regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section).

Students will receive a Level One Certificate and/or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation (See Curricula section). The Diesel Technology Program carries three award options, a Level One Basic Certificate, Level One Advanced Certificate, and an A.A.S. degree. The Level One Certificates are TSI exempt; however, those not meeting TSI requirements are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).

Students who wish to pursue the A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.

Program of Study

Diesel Technology - Basic Level 1 Certificate add

Program of Study

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Basic Level One Certificate Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1406 Diesel Engine I 4
DEMR 1405  Basic Electrical Systems 4
DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures 3
Total 11

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Basic Level One Certificate Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 13491 Diesel Engine II 3
DEMR 1417 Basic Brake Systems 4
DEMR 1421 Power Train I 4
Total 11
Total Credit Hours for Certificate 22

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Diesel Technology - Advanced Level 1 Certificate add

Program of Study

(Prerequisite: Diesel Technology - Basic Level One Certificate)

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Advanced Level One Certificate Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1423 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair 4
DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I 3
DEMR 1447 Power Train II 4
Total 11

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Advanced Level One Certificate Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis 3
DEMR 2432 Electronic Controls 4
DEMR 22811 Coop Education - Diesel Mechanics
Technology/Technician 2
DEMR 1330 Steering and Supervision I 3
Total 12
Total Credit Hours for Certificate 45

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Diesel Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree add
Diesel Technology Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree
General Education Courses Credit
Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Natural Science & Math 3
Other 6
Total General Education Courses 15
Technical Education Courses 45
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

 

Program of Study

First Year

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree First Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
EDUC 1300π Learning Framework
or
COLS 0300 College Success Skills
DEMR 1406 Diesel Engine I 4
DEMR 1405 Basic Electrical Systems 4
DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures 3
Elective Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Total 14

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree First Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1349 Diesel Engine II 3
DEMR 1417 Basic Brake Systems 4
DEMR 1421 Power Train I 4
COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications 3
Total 14

Summer Session

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree Summer Session
Course Number Title Credit
Elective Speech Communications 3
Elective  Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Total 6

Second Year

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree Second Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1423 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair 4
DEMR 1447 Power Train II 4
DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I 3
Elective College Level Mathematics 3
Total 14

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree Second Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1330 Steering and Suspension I 3
DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis 3
DEMR 2432 Electronic Controls 4
DEMR 22811 Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics
Technology/Technician 2
Total 12
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
π All students are required to take EDUC 1300 or COLS 0300; however, EDUC 1300/COLS 0300 do not count toward degree requirements.

Tuition and Fees

Standard tuition and fees are assessed to each student as indicated in Finances section. Lab and uniform fees are also assessed (see Course Descriptions). Each student can also expect to purchase the following required textbooks and tools.


1 Tool Set* (approximate cost) $600

* A tool list will be provided by instructor.

Textbooks (approximate cost) $225


Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Certificate Level 1 and A.A.S. Uvalde Campus

Purpose

The purpose of the Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program is to provide students with training in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy diesel-powered equipment. Coursework emphasizes diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, air conditioning, and diesel fuel injection systems. The goal of the program is for graduates to be employable as entry-level technicians in a heavy equipment diesel engine service shop, dealership, or industry.

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program through regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section).

Students will receive a Level One Certificate and/or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making a formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). The Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program carries three award options, a Level One Basic Certificate, a Level One Advanced Certificate, and an A.A.S. degree. The Level One Certificates are TSI exempt; however, those not meeting TSI requirements are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).

Students who wish to pursue the A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.


Program of Study

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment - Basic Level 1 Certificate add

Program of Study

Fall Semester


Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Basic Level One Certificate Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
EDUC 1300π Learning Framework
or 
COLS 0300 College Success Skills
DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems 3
DEMR 1329 Preventative Maintenance 3
DEMR 1317 Basic Brake Systems 3
Total 11

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Basic Level One Certificate Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 14061 Diesel Engine I 4
DEMR 1421 Power Train I 4
DEMR 1416 Basic Hydraulics 4
Total 12
Total Credit Hours for Certificate 21

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.

π All students are required to take EDUC 1300 or COLS 0300; however, EDUC 1300/COLS 0300 do not count toward degree requirements.

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment - Advanced Level 1 Certificate add

Program of Study

Fall Semester


Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Advanced Level One Certificate Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
HEMR 1401 Track and Undercarriage 4
DEMR 1435 Automatic Power Shift and
Hydrostatic Transmissions 4
DEMR 1423 Diesel HVAC Troubleshooting & Repair 4
Total 11

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Advanced Level One Certificate Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis 3
DEMR 2432 Electronic Controls 4
DEMR 2335 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DEMR 22811 Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics
Technology/Technician 2
Total 12
Total Credit Hours for Certificate 24

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment - Associate of Applied Science Degree add
Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree
General Education Courses Credit
Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Natural Science & Math 3
Other 6
Total General Education Courses 15
Technical Education Courses 45
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

 

Program of Study

First Year

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree First Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems 3
DEMR 1329 Preventative Maintenance 3
DEMR 1317 Basic Brake Systems 3
Total 9

Spring Semester

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavey Equipment Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree First Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 1406 Diesel Engine I 4
DEMR 1421 Power Train I 4
DEMR 1416 Basic Hydraulics 4
Total 12

Second Year

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree Second Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
HEMR 1401 Track and Undercarriage 4
DEMR 1435 Automatic Power Shift and
Hydrostatic Transmissions 4
DEMR 1423 Diesel HVAC Troubleshooting & Repair 4
Total 14

Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours for A.A.S.​
Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree Second Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis 3
DEMR 2432 Electronic Controls 4
DEMR 2335 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DEMR 22811 Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics
Technology/Technician 2
Total 12

Third Year

Fall Semester

Diesel Technology Specialized in Heavy Equipment Program of Study - Associate of Applied Science Degree Third Year
Course Number Title Credit
PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics 3
SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Comunication 3
Elective Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Total 15
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.

Tuition and Fees

Standard tuition and fees are assessed to each student as indicated in Finances section. Lab and uniform fees are also assessed (see Course Descriptions). Each student can also expect to purchase the following required textbooks and tools.


1 Tool Set* (approximate cost) $600

* A tool list will be provided by instructor.

Textbooks (approximate cost) $225


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