Diesel Power Technology, A.A.S.

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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.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (21 credits)

DESL 1540 - Heavy Duty Electrical Systems (3CR)
DESL 1610 - Engine Rebuilding I (9CR)
DESL 1650 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning I (5CR) (5 weeks)
DESL 1980 - Cooperative Work Experience (4-8CR)(Max 8CR) (4CR)

Spring Semester (22 credits)

DESL 1580 - Power Train, Braking, and Steering (5CR)
DESL 1620 - Engine Rebuilding II (5CR) (5 weeks Lec, 5 weeks Lab)
DESL 1660 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning II (5CR) (5 weeks)
DESL 1850 - Basic Hydraulics (3CR)
DESL 1980 - Cooperative Work Experience (4-8CR)(Max 8CR) (4CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (10 credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
or
COM2 0000 - Oral Communication (3CR)
MATH 0000 - Math Computation (3CR)
(or)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)

Spring Semester (11 credits)

GEL 0000 - General Education Electives 3-4 CR
PEL 0000 - Program Electives (4CR)
Diesel electives to include: AUBR, AUTO, DESL, ELTR, MCHT and WELD
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR)
or
HU 0000 - Humanities (3CR)
or
SSC 0000 - Social Science (3CR)

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) *

Total Program Credits (64 Credits)

Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

Note

To graduate with a certificate or a degree, students must earn a “C” or better in all major requirements.

The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

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