Diesel Technology
Eagle Pass Campus

Science Division                Course Descriptions                    Faculty

 

Purpose :

The purpose of the Diesel Technology program is to provide students with training in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing heavy-duty diesel powered equipment.  Coursework emphasizes diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, air conditioning, and diesel fuel injection systems.  The goal is for  students to be employable as entry level technicians in a service shop or dealership.  Typical diesel industry employers include truck and automobile dealerships; trucking, bus and construction companies and firms that rent or lease trucks.


Admission Requirements:

Students are admitted to the Diesel Technology (DEMR) program through regular college admissions procedures.  Students who complete the required program courses must make a formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).  In order to be admitted students must:

bulletcomplete an admission application
bulletfile a copy of the high school transcript with the Registrar's Office
bulletenroll in the student insurance plan sponsored by the college or furnish evidence that they are covered by hospitalization insurance for the duration of the course.
bulletbe at the READ 0302 level based on the THEA test

 

Program of Study;

The Diesel Technology Program carries two award options, a one-year certificate and a two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.  College Board policy requires all students to take the Accuplacer or THEA examination.  Students pursuing the one-year Certificate do not have to pass the Accuplacer or THEA; however those not scoring at the READ 0302 level are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).

Students who wish to pursue the two-year A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY - BASIC CERTIFICATE

First Year

Fall Semester
ORIE 0100 New Student Orientation  0
DEMR 1229 Preventive Maintenance  2
DEMR 1406 Diesel Engine I  4
DEMR 1405 Basic Electrical Systems  4
ENGL 1301 Composition I  3
Total Credit Hours Fall Semester 13
Spring Semester
DEMR 1449 Diesel Engine II   4
DEMR 1417 Basic Brake Systems   4
DEMR 1421 Power Train I   4
ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers   3
Total 15
Total Credit Hours for Certificate                                              28

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY -- ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Program of Study:

General Education Courses:
  Social and Behavioral Sciences   3
Humanities & Fine Arts   3
Natural Science & Math   3
Other  6
Total General Education Courses 15
Major or Area of Concentration 46
Basic Use of Computers   3
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S 64
Fall Semester
ORIE 0100 New Student Orientation  0
DEMR 1229 Preventive Maintenance  2
DEMR 1406 Diesel Engine I  4
DEMR 1405 Basic Electrical Systems  4
ENGL 1301 Composition I  3
Total Credit Hours Fall Semester 13
Spring Semester
DEMR 1449 Diesel Engine II   4
DEMR 1417 Basic Brake Systems   4
DEMR 1421 Power Train I   4
ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers   3
Total 15
Summer Semester
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Comm. 3
ELECTIVE Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
Total Credit Hours Summer Session 6
Second Year :                    
Fall Semester
DEMR 1423 Heating and Air Conditioning 4
DEMR 1330 Steering and Suspension I 3
DEMR 1410 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I 4
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I 3
14
Spring Semester
DEMR 1447 Power Train II 4
DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis 3
DEMR 2432 Electronic Controls 4
DEMR 2281 Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanic  Technician 2
ELECTIVE Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Total 16
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. Degree 64

Tuition and Fees:

Standard tuition and fees are assessed to each student as indicated in Finances section.  Lab and uniform fees are also assessed (see course description).  Each student can also expect to purchase the following required textbooks and tools.

1 Tool Set (approximate cost)    $600
(Tool list provided by instructor)

Textbooks (approximate cost)    $225