Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Degree
Program Code: A60460
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Session 1 | ||
| HET-125 | Preventive Maintenance | 2 |
| TRN-170 | PC Skills for Transportation | 2 |
| TRN-110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2 |
| Session 2 | ||
| COM-110 or COM-231 |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| HET-110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| HET-231 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2 |
| PSY-118 or SOC-210 |
Interpersonal Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| TRN-120 | Basic Transportation Electricity | 5 |
| Session 2 | ||
| HET-114 | Power Trains | 5 |
| HYD-112 | Hydraulics-Medium and Heavy Duty | 2 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
| Hours | 2 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| HUM-115 or PHI-240 |
Critical Thinking or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| TRN-140 | Transportation Climate Control | 2 |
| TRN-140A | Transportation Climate Control Lab | 2 |
| Session 2 | ||
| HET-233 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| TRN-111 | Chassis Maintenance and Light Repair | 4 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| HET-134 | Diesel Fuel and Power System | 4 |
| MAT-110 or MAT-121 |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Algebra/Trigonometry I |
3 |
| TRN-145 | Advanced Transportation Electronics | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| HET-115 | Electronic Engines | 3 |
| TRN-130 | Introduction to Sustainable Transportation | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
Potential Careers
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