Diesel Power Technology Certificate

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Diesel power technology consists of two semesters. Four days each week will be lecture and laboratory classes in diesel related courses. One day per week is set aside for on-the-job training and/or laboratory work. Satisfactory completion of those two semesters will earn the student a certificate of completion in diesel power technology.

Certificate Requirements

Fall Semester

DESL 1540 - Heavy Duty Electrical Systems (3CR)
DESL 1610 - Engine Rebuilding I (9CR) (10 weeks)
DESL 1650 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning I (5CR) (5 weeks)
DESL 1980 - Co-op Work Experience (Diesel) (4CR) required

Spring Semester

DESL 1580 - Power Train, Braking, and Steering (3CR) (5 weeks)
DESL 1620 - Engine Rebuilding II (9CR) (5 weeks Lec, 15 weeks Lab)
DESL 1660 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning II (3CR) (5 weeks)
DESL 1850 - Basic Hydraulics (3CR)
DESL 1980 - Co-op Work Experience (Diesel) (4CR) required

Natural Gas Option:

Complete all degree requirements above with the exception of DESL 1620. DESL 1680 will be taken in its place.

* Permission of instructor required.

DESL 1680 - Natural Gas Engine Technology (10.5CR)

Note:

A minimum of a “C” average is required in all Diesel classes to receive certificate.

Courses listed above may be run separately or concurrently. Separate course enrollment may not be available.

The normal length of this program is nine months.

Graduation Requirements

For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Policies ” and “Degree Requirements .”

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