Heavy Diesel Truck, Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The heavy diesel truck Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree will prepare students for a career in the repair and maintenance of diesel engines with a focus on engines for over-the-road heavy duty diesel trucks. Topics of study will include: repair and maintenance, transmissions, fuel systems, brakes, and differentials. The state of Texas hires more diesel technicians than any other state with strong ties to the Port of Houston and the greater Gulf Coast petrochemical industry. An emphasis on academic essentials and industry soft skills will set the AAS degree student apart from certificate students.
Plan of Study
North Campus
3DESL-HTR
First Term | Credits | |
---|---|---|
DEMR 1301 | Shop Safety and Procedures | 3 |
DEMR 1306 | Diesel Engine I | 3 |
DEMR 1405 | Basic Electrical Systems | 4 |
DEMR 1410 | Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Second Term | ||
DEMR 1413 | Fuel Systems | 4 |
DEMR 1423 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair | 4 |
DEMR 1317 | Basic Brake Systems | 3 |
DEMR 2432 | Electronic Controls | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Term | ||
DEMR 1421 | Power Train I | 4 |
DEMR 2334 | Advanced Diesel Tune-up and Troubleshooting | 3 |
DEMR 2412 | Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II | 4 |
DEMR 2266 or DEMR 1229 |
Field Experience-Diesel Mechanics 1 or Preventative Maintenance |
2 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Term | ||
MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 |
Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) (or higher) or College Algebra |
3 |
ENGL 2311 or ENGL 1302 |
Technical and Business Writing or Composition II |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences or Government/Political Science or American History | 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 | 15 | |
Total Credits | 60 |
Capstone Experience: DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-up and Troubleshooting
1 | DEMR 1229 Preventative Maintenance is offered as a substitute course for DEMR 2266 Field Experience-Diesel Mechanics, if jobs are not available. |