Diesel Technology, AAS

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Length: Two Years, 93 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by: Advanced Technology Division
Program Coordinator: Steve Webb, webbs@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5708
Advanced Technology Academic Advising Team: advtechprograms@lanecc.edu; drop-in advising calendar https://www.lanecc.edu/advising/drop-advising; 541.463.3800
Cooperative Education: https://www.lanecc.edu/cooped/contact

Estimated Cost: $22,021

Books - $2,155
Differential Fees - $3,007
Instruments/Tools - $400
Program-Specific Fees - $1,691
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees - $14,768

Tuition and fee estimates are based on the prior academic year’s rates. Course fees may change during the year. Learn more and view updated tuition and fee information at http://www.lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-tuition. *This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to prepare the graduate for employment in occupations such as heavy equipment technician and highway truck technician. Possible job opportunities are available with truck fleets, logging fleets, construction companies, OEM dealerships, road construction contractors, parts sales, general heavy equipment repair shops, agriculture fleets and marine repair shops.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Access library, computing, and communications services to obtain information and data
Demonstrate math skills to find force, pressure, area, volume, horse power, torque, gear ratios and precision measurement
Identify and explain technologies used in trucking, construction, logging, agriculture equipment, generators and marine applications in the following subjects:
- Diesel Fuel Systems
- Diesel Brake Systems
- Diesel Powertrain and Chassis Systems
- Diesel Hydraulic Systems
- Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Diesel HVAC Systems
- Diesel Engines
Identify and apply industry safety standards in a work environment
Use industry tools and equipment to demonstrate, diagnose, service, repair, testing, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly and operation

Program Requirements

General Education

GENERAL EDUCATION courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

WR 115W - Introduction to College Writing: Workplace Emphasis 3 Credit(s)
WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition 4 Credit(s)
Any WR course higher than WR 115

Math (4-5 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Human Relations (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Program Core Courses

PROGRAM CORE courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Students must complete the maximum credits listed for all DS and WLD courses. Enrollment in core courses by consent only. See an Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator about enrollment.

DS 154 - Heavy Duty Braking Systems 1-12 Credit(s)
DS 155 - Heavy Equipment Hydraulics 1-12 Credit(s)
DS 158 - Heavy Equipment Chassis and Power Trains 1-12 Credit(s)
DS 256 - Diesel and Auxiliary Fuel Systems 1-12 Credit(s)
DS 257 - Diesel Electrical Systems 1-12 Credit(s)
DS 259 - Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul 1-12 Credit(s)
WELDING or CO-OP - Complete one of the following options:

1) Welding (11-12 credits) - 3 courses:

WLD 121 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 and

WLD 143 - Wire Drive Welding 1 and

WLD 122 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 or MFG 101 - Safety and Basic Shop Practice

2) Cooperative Education (12 credits):

DS 280 - Co-op Ed: Diesel (must have consent for this option)

Notes

This is the parent program for the Diesel Technology, 2-yr Certificate (suspended)
This program follows Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements unless otherwise specified
Co-op experience may be substituted for major coursework. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator.
This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact your Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.

Accreditation

Diesel Technology, evaluated and accredited by the Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF). Membership: Northwest Diesel Industry Council (NDIC) and Oregon Trucking Association (OTA).