Program Information
The Diesel Technology department at San Jacinto College is committed to teaching students this technology at industry level, while maintaining a close relationship with the diesel industry. We assist students with career options and job placement opportunities. The most important focus of this department is students and their knowledge acquisition.
The San Jacinto College Diesel Technology program:
- Is committed to teaching students technology at industry level, while maintaining a close relationship with the diesel industry;
- Teaches engine testing and repair, electrical systems, HVAC, power train, brake systems, safety, and more; and
- Offers an associate degree program that provides students the business background needed to open doors on the corporate and management sides of the industry.
Career Opportunities
Careers in diesel technology are at an all-time high. Most of our students are hired before graduation. Many students are recruited by companies and organizations such as:
- Cummins,
- Stewart & Stevenson,
- City of Houston,
- Penske Corporation, and
- Houston area truck dealers.
Earning Potential
Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists: $56,739 per year1
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Source: texaswages.com, median salary Gulf Coast region, 2022
For more information, students may contact 281-998-6350, x7639.
Campus
North Campus
Information
The Diesel Heavy Power Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree will prepare students for a career in the power generation field.
Plan of Study
3DESL-HPW
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| DEMR 1301 | Shop Safety and Procedures | 3 |
| DEMR 1306 | Diesel Engine I | 3 |
| DEMR 1229 | Preventative Maintenance | 2 |
| DEMR 1410 | Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| DEMR 1405 | Basic Electrical Systems | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles | 4 |
| ELPT 1341 | Motor Control | 3 |
| ELPT 1311 | Basic Electrical Theory | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Term | ||
| DEMR 2334 | Advanced Diesel Tune-up and Troubleshooting 1 | 3 |
| HART 2441 | Commercial Air Conditioning | 4 |
| DEMR 1413 | Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ELPT 2423 | Transformers | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) or College Algebra | 3 |
| GEOL 1303 & GEOL 1103 | Physical Geology (lecture) and Physical Geology (lab) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (Humanities) or Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Speech | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Capstone Experience: DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-up and Troubleshooting