DIESEL TECHNOLOGY - CATERPILLAR DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

DEGREE: Associate in Applied Science with a major in Diesel Technology

This two-year program is designed to prepare entry-level service technicians for Caterpillar dealerships throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Students will develop skills to be productive with limited on-the-job training following graduation.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: None
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Minimum Cumulative GPA  of 2.5

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General Education Courses
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ECO	201	Economic Concepts			3	0	3
ENG	160	Technical Communications			3	0	3
ENG	260	Advanced Technical Communications			3	0	3
MAT	170	Algebra, Geometry, And Trigonometry I			3	0	3
XXX	XXX	Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts			3	0	3
					15	0	15
Required Major Core Courses
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
DHM	101	Intro to Diesel Engines			2	6	4
DHM	125	Diesel Fuel Systems			2	3	3
DHM	156	Fundamentals of Transmissions And Torque Converters			2	3	3
DHM	173	Electrical Systems I			2	3	3
DHM	231	Diesel Air Conditioning			1	3	2
DHM	265	Hydraulic Systems			2	3	3
					11	21	18
Other Hours Required for Graduation
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
CWE	114	Cooperative Work Experience I *Internship #1			0	20	4
CWE	124	Cooperative Work Experience II *Internship #2			0	20	4
CWE	214	Cooperative Work Experience IV *Internship #3			0	20	4
CWE	224	Cooperative Work Experience V *Internship #4			0	20	4
DHM	111	Introduction to Caterpillar			1.5	1.5	2
DHM	266	Machine Hydraulic Systems			2	3	3
DHM	267	Undercarriage/Final Drive			2	3	3
DHM	268	Caterpillar Engine Performance			1	3	2
DHM	269	Diagnostic Testing			1	3	2
DHM	270	Caterpillar Machine Specific Systems			2	3	3
DHM	273	Electrical Systems II			2	3	3
WLD	116	Welding (Caterpillar Students)			1	3	2
					12.5	102.5	36
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  69
SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
CWE	114	Cooperative Work Experience I *Internship #1			0	20	4
DHM	101	Intro to Diesel Engines			2	6	4
DHM	111	Introduction to Caterpillar			1.5	1.5	2
MAT	170	Algebra, Geometry, And Trigonometry I			3	0	3
WLD	116	Welding (Caterpillar Students)			1	3	2
					7.5	30.5	15
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
CWE	124	Cooperative Work Experience II *Internship #2			0	20	4
DHM	173	Electrical Systems I			2	3	3
DHM	265	Hydraulic Systems			2	3	3
ENG	160	Technical Communications			3	0	3
					7	26	13
SEMESTER 3 (Summer)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
DHM	125	Diesel Fuel Systems			2	3	3
DHM	156	Fundamentals of Transmissions And Torque Converters			2	3	3
DHM	231	Diesel Air Conditioning			1	3	2
DHM	266	Machine Hydraulic Systems			2	3	3
					7	12	11
SEMESTER 4 (Fall)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
CWE	214	Cooperative Work Experience IV *Internship #3			0	20	4
DHM	267	Undercarriage/Final Drive			2	3	3
DHM	273	Electrical Systems II			2	3	3
ENG	260	Advanced Technical Communications			3	0	3
XXX	XXX	Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts			3	0	3
					10	26	16
SEMESTER 5 (Spring)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
CWE	224	Cooperative Work Experience V *Internship #4			0	20	4
DHM	268	Caterpillar Engine Performance			1	3	2
DHM	269	Diagnostic Testing			1	3	2
DHM	270	Caterpillar Machine Specific Systems			2	3	3
ECO	201	Economic Concepts			3	0	3
					7	29	14
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  69

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