Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology Diploma (D60430)

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A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul light duty diesel-electric drive, engine performance, engine repair, emission systems, and all types of diesel engines related to light duty diesel vehicle. Includes technicians working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.

Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major are chosen.

Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Fall I

TRN 110 - Intro to Transport Tech Credit Hours: 2
TRN 120 - Basic Transp Electricity Credit Hours: 5
TRN 120A - Basic Transp Electrical Lab Credit Hours: 1
Communication (3 Credits): COM 110 , COM 120 ^*, COM 231 , or ENG 111
Total Recommended Credits: 11

Spring I

AUT 163 - Adv Auto Electricity Credit Hours: 3
AUT 163A - Adv Auto Electricity Lab Credit Hours: 1
TRN 145 - Adv Transp Electronics Credit Hours: 3
TRN 170 - Pc Skills for Transp Credit Hours: 2
Math (3 Credits): MAT 110 ^*, MAT 121 , MAT 143 , or MAT 171
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Fall II

AUT 116 - Engine Repair Credit Hours: 3
AUT 116A - Engine Repair Lab Credit Hours: 1
LDD 112 - Intro Light-Duty Diesel Credit Hours: 3
LDD 181 - Ldd Fuel Systems Credit Hours: 4
Total Recommended Credits: 11

Spring II

LDD 183 - Air, Exhaust, Emissions Credit Hours: 4
LDD 284 - LDD Test and Diagnosis Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 7

Total Credits for Diploma: 41

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science. Graduates of this program must demonstrate competence in math by completion of MAT 003 with a P1 or an appropriate math placement test score.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

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