Diesel Technology, Transportation Services (AAS)

Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Transportation Services with an emphasis in Diesel Technology prepares students for careers in the transportation industry, including as diesel technicians and service managers. The program covers topics such as diesel engine repair, electrical systems, suspension systems, and climate control. Graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in specialized knowledge, critical thinking, communication skills, and applied learning. The program requires 61 semester hours and includes essential learning, lower division, and program-specific degree requirements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate of Applied Science degree with a major in Transportation Services and emphasis in Diesel Technology prepares students for careers as diesel technicians, parts and service distributors, industrial sales representatives, service managers, and business owners in the transportation services industry. Students learn the fundamentals of electronics, starters, ignition, and charging systems; air conditioning, cooling and heating systems; safety; technical math; use of technical manuals; basic management skills; written and oral communication skills; and leadership. Advanced coursework includes an in-depth study of internal combustion engine disassembly, repair, reassembly, diagnosis and troubleshooting; suspension systems; and alignment and wheel balance. The diesel technology emphasis concentrates on on-road trucks and light duty diesel-powered vehicles. Graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in specialized knowledge/applied learning, quantitative fluency, communication fluency, critical thinking, personal and social responsibility, and information literacy. In addition, they will be able to: (Quantitative Fluency)

• Evaluate evidence discovered during the diagnosis and troubleshooting of diesel vehicles and apply those findings to strategies to properly repair the vehicle.
(Critical Thinking)
• Describe the scope and application of principle features of the field of study, including core practices in the vehicle repair industry.
(Specialized Knowledge)
• Demonstrate mastery of the current terminology in the Transportation Service industry and generate substantially error-free products or processes that define the duties of a diesel repair technician.
(Specialized Knowledge)
• Perform vehicle repair practices that meet or exceed industry standards as defined by (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence.
(Applied Learning)
• Define the legal and ethical standards required of the vehicle repair industry.
(Specialized Knowledge)

Outline:

The program requires a total of 61 semester hours and is structured as follows:

• Essential Learning Requirements (15 semester hours):
• One of the following courses:
• ENGL 112: English Composition II-GTCO2
• SPCH 101: Interpersonal Communications
• SPCH 102: Speechmaking
• MATH 107: Career Math (or higher)
• Two courses from the following categories: Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts or Humanities (6 semester hours)
• Other Lower Division Requirements (2 semester hours):
• KINE 100: Health and Wellness
• One Activity course
• Program Specific Degree Requirements (44 semester hours):
• TSTA 245: Manual Drive Trains (4 semester hours) OR TSTA 247: Automatic Drive Train Service (4 semester hours)
• TSTA 267: Body Controls (3 semester hours)
• TSTA 287: Engine Performance and Emissions (3 semester hours)
• TSTC 100: Introduction to Transportation Services (2 semester hours)
• TSTC 101: Vehicle Service and Inspection (3 semester hours)
• TSTC 130: Electrical I (2 semester hours)
• TSTC 160: Electrical II (2 semester hours)
• TSTD 171: Brakes I (2 semester hours)
• TSTD 177: Air Systems Repair and Service (2 semester hours)
• TSTD 265: Diesel Engine Controls (3 semester hours)
• TSTD 275: Heavy Duty Suspension (2 semester hours)
• TSTG 135: Starting and Charging Systems (2 semester hours)
• TSTG 150: Introduction to Fluid Power (3 semester hours)
• TSTG 175: Brakes II (2 semester hours)
• TSTG 195: Climate Control (4 semester hours)
• TSTG 215: Engine Reconditioning (5 semester hours)
• Suggested Course Plan:

Careers:

Graduates from this program are prepared for careers as diesel technicians, parts and service distributors, industrial sales representatives, service managers, and business owners in the transportation services industry.

Other:

Students entering the program may be required to purchase or have hand tools and appropriate clothing and safety gear with a total cost of approximately $2500.00. These costs may vary with student need and brand or quality of tools or equipment purchased. All safety glasses must meet the minimum industry safety standard of Z-87 with side shields.