Diesel Equipment Technology

Mr. Smith , Advisor (Wesson Campus)

The Diesel Equipment Technology Program is an instructional program that provides students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment.  The program includes instruction in inspection, repair, and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components.

Freshman Year
1st Semester Sem. Hrs.   2nd Semester Sem. Hrs.
DET 1114  Fundamentals of Equ. Mech. 4   DET 1513  Hydraulics 3
DET 1213  Hydraulic Brake System 3   DET 1313  Diesel Fuel Systems 3
DET 1223  Electrical/Electronic Sys. 3   DET 1613  Preventative Maint. & Service 3
DET 1713  Power Trains 3   DET 1234  Engine Rebuilding 4
ENG 1113  English Comp. I 3   SPT 1113  Oral Communications 3
*AST 1113  Professional Dev. Skills            *AST 1123 Leadership Skills         
  16     16

Sophomore Year
1st Semester Sem. Hrs.   2nd Semester Sem. Hrs.
DET 2324  Computerized Eng. Control 4   DET 2813  Air Cond. & Heating Sys. 3
DET 2623  Advanced Brake System (Air) 3   DET 2244  Eng. Trblshoot &Tune 4
DET 2253  Suspension & Steering 6   WBL 2923  Work Based Learning  or 3
DET 2113  Welding for Diesel Eq. Tech. 3   DET 2913  Special Proj./Diesel Equ.  
CSC 1113  Intro. to Comp. Concepts  or 3   Approved Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
CSC 1123  Microcomputer Applications     Approved Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
*AST 2133  Interpersonal Skills     *AST 2143  Employment & Life Skills        
Approved Math/Science Elective     3                   
  16/19     13/16
         
 
*Students enrolled in Certificate Program will take AST 1113, 1123, 2133 and 2143 in lieu of academic courses