Printed on 4/18/2024
Diesel Equipment Technology
10-412-1
Associate Degree (AAS)
Full Time
65 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Times of Day:
Day, Evening
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Skilled diesel technicians are in high demand. Get the skills you need for a great career in commercial motor vehicle maintenance, repair and advanced diagnostics. With this associate degree, you’ll receive in-depth theory and extensive hands-on training in heavy-duty diesel engine maintenance, air brake and hydraulic brake systems, drivetrains, steering and suspensions, and electrical systems. You’ll also gain skills in diesel engine rebuild and repair, engine systems, computer control systems and advanced drivetrain systems while you work on our fleet of over 75 diesel-powered over-the-road tractors and 55 trailers. The addition of math, communication, and social science courses provides you with a well-rounded education to help advance your career.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(50 Credits)
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Introduction to Diesel Technology
10-412-102
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412102
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces the diesel shop environment, and emphasizes shop safety and general shop practices. Introduces over the road commercial motor vehicle preventative maintenance, and prepares students for success in the core diesel program classes.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Steering & Suspension
10-412-103
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412103
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics of heavy duty steering & suspension systems used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Maintenance
10-412-104
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412104
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on heavy duty diesel engines used in over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel HVAC & Cab Systems
10-412-105
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412105
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems used in heavy duty over the road commercial motor vehicles. Students learn to maintain and repair cab components used on over the road commercial motor vehicles, and prepare for the Federal EPA 609 certification test.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Drivetrains
10-412-106
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412106
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on drivetrains used in heavy duty over the road commercial motor vehicles. Students service clutches, transmissions, differentials, drivelines, and wheel ends used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Air & Hydraulic Brakes
10-412-107
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412107
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on air and hydraulic brake system used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Foundation Brakes
10-412-108
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412108
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on foundation brake systems used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Electrical Systems
10-412-109
4Credit
144
72
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412109
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers maintenance, repair, and minor diagnostics on vehicle electrical system components used on over the road commercial motor vehicles.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
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Heavy Duty Diesel Computer Controls
10-412-110
4Credit
144
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412110
- Credits: 4.00
Introduces computer control systems used in over the road commercial motor vehicles. Students learn to diagnose and repair current computer control systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10412103 - HD Diesel Steering & Susp OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412104 - HD Diesel Engine Maintenance OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412105 - HD Diesel HVAC & Cab OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412106 - HD Diesel Drivetrains OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412107 - HD Diesel Air & HYD Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412108 - HD Diesel Foundation Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412109 - HD Diesel Electrical Systems OR equivalent Co-op courses
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Heavy Duty Diesel Advanced Drivetrain
10-412-116
4Credit
144
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412116
- Credits: 4.00
Covers diagnosing and repair of over the road commercial vehicle drivetrains. Students diagnose and repair manual, automated, and automatic transmissions.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10412103 - HD Diesel Steering & Susp OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412104 - HD Diesel Engine Maintenance OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412105 - HD Diesel HVAC & Cab OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412106 - HD Diesel Drivetrains OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412107 - HD Diesel Air & HYD Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412108 - HD Diesel Foundation Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412109 - HD Diesel Electrical Systems OR equivalent Co-op courses
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Heavy Duty Diesel Advanced Engine Repair
10-412-120
4Credit
144
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412120
- Credits: 4.00
Covers major repair and diagnostics on heavy duty diesel engines found in modern commercial motor vehicles. Students disassemble, repair, assemble, and perform major diagnostics.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10412103 - HD Diesel Steering & Susp OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412104 - HD Diesel Engine Maintenance OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412105 - HD Diesel HVAC & Cab OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412106 - HD Diesel Drivetrains OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412107 - HD Diesel Air & HYD Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412108 - HD Diesel Foundation Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412109 - HD Diesel Electrical Systems OR equivalent Co-op courses
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Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Systems
10-412-123
4Credit
144
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10412123
- Credits: 4.00
Covers diagnosing and repair of over the road commercial motor vehicle engine systems. Students perform engine diagnostics that relate to engine performance issues and/or customer complaints.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10412103 - HD Diesel Steering & Susp OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412104 - HD Diesel Engine Maintenance OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412105 - HD Diesel HVAC & Cab OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412106 - HD Diesel Drivetrains OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412107 - HD Diesel Air & HYD Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412108 - HD Diesel Foundation Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412109 - HD Diesel Electrical Systems OR equivalent Co-op courses
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Heavy Duty Diesel Capstone
10-412-124
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10412124
- Credits: 1.00
Perform preventive maintenance inspections, service, and repair of commercial motor vehicles. Students will also complete Department of Transportation annual inspections.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
TRANSP 10412103 - HD Diesel Steering & Susp OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412104 - HD Diesel Engine Maintenance OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412105 - HD Diesel HVAC & Cab OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412106 - HD Diesel Drivetrains OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412107 - HD Diesel Air & HYD Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412108 - HD Diesel Foundation Brakes OR equivalent Co-op courses
TRANSP 10412109 - HD Diesel Electrical Systems OR equivalent Co-op courses
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Related Welding
10-442-120
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10442120
- Credits: 1.00
Prepares students with the common techniques and procedures for SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding in a repair or machine shop environment. Topics include welding metal, cutting metal with plasma and oxy-fuel, and metal identification. Laboratory activities will provide the student with hands-on practice.
General Studies
(15 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Math w Business Apps
10-804-123
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804123
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers real numbers, basic operations, linear equations, proportions with one variable, percents, simple interest, compound interest, annuities, applying math concepts to the purchasing/buying process, applying math concepts to the selling process, and basic statistics with business/consumer applications.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Arithmetic 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 16+ OR Arithmetic Level 1 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
10-809-166
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809166
- Credits: 3.00
Provides a basic understanding of ethical theories and uses diverse ethical perspectives to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Psychology of Human Relations
10-809-199
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809199
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and people's everyday lives. Students seek a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others, and to improve their relationships at work, in the family and in society.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: