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Diesel Equipment Technology - Heavy Truck Specialization AAS

DET.HTR.AAS

Available at Waco, Fort Bend County, Sweetwater, North Texas

Diesel Equipment Technology - Heavy Truck Specialization AAS Credits:
Semester 1			Credits
Complete the following
DEMR	1301	Shop Safety and Procedures	3
DEMR	1317	Basic Brake Systems	3
DEMR	1410	Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I	4
DEMR	2412	Diesel Engine Testing and Repair II	4
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 17

Semester 2			Credits
Complete the following
DEMR	1305	Basic Electrical Systems	3
DEMR	1316	Basic Hydraulics	3
DEMR	1321	Power Train I	3
DEMR	1323	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair	3
ACGM	3MNS	Gen Ed Math/Natural Science Elective	3
Semester Total 15

Semester 3			Credits
Complete the following
DEMR	1327	Tractor Trailer Service and Repair	3
DEMR	1447	Power Train II	4
ACGM	3SBS	Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
Complete at least 3 credits from the following
DEMR	1330	Steering and Suspension I	3
DEMR	1329	Preventative Maintenance	3
Complete at least 3 credits from the following
DEMR	1380	Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	3
DEMR	2348	Failure Analysis	3
Semester Total 16

Semester 4			Credits
Complete the following
DEMR	2332	Electronic Controls	3
DEMR	2334	Advanced Diesel Tune-Up and Troubleshooting	3
ACGM	3HFA	Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
ACGM	3GED	Gen Ed Elective	3
Semester Total 12

Degree Plan Credits 60