Diesel Mechanics Degrees
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This program is two years in length and prepares students to enter the repair industry of heavy duty, diesel powered equipment. The Diploma programs range from 30 to 72 semester credits and focus primarily on technical courses. The two-year diploma includes a minimum of 11 semester credits of general education as well as the required technical credits.
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In addition to the diploma track, an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is offered. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees range from 64 to 85 credits and include at least 18 semester credits of general education. Students must select courses from at least three goal areas of the MnTC.The AAS track includes an industry partnership with Ziegler, Inc. (Caterpillar of Minnesota & Iowa).
Curriculum
The following are required for the 72-credit diploma or 72-credit AAS degree:
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| BIOL1430 | People and the Environment | 3 |
| COMM1440 | Communicating for Results | 2 |
| COMM1442 | Student Success | 1 |
| DIES1602 | DC Electrical Theory | 3 |
| DIES1603 | Diesel Service Welding | 2 |
| DIES1608 | Hydraulic Brake Systems | 2 |
| DIES1610 | Power Trains I | 3 |
| DIES1611 | Diesel Electronics | 2 |
| DIES1614 | Cab Air Conditioning | 1 |
| DIES1615 | Hydraulic Fundamentals | 2 |
| DIES1616 | Upper Basic Engine Construction | 3 |
| DIES1617 | Lower Basic Engine Construction | 3 |
| DIES1619 | Fuel Systems | 3 |
| DIES1621 | Heavy Equipment and Truck Operation | 2 |
| DIES1622 | Truck/Heavy Equipment Service | 2 |
| DIES2609 | Electronic Engines | 3 |
| DIES2610 | Air Brake Systems | 3 |
| DIES2611 | Caterpillar Engines and Fuel Systems | 4 |
| DIES2614 | Power Trains III | 2 |
| MATH1451 | Technical Math | 3 |
Additional Courses Required for Diploma: |
| DIES1601 | Shop I | 4 |
| DIES2602 | Shop II | 3 |
| DIES2603 | Shop III | 3 |
| DIES2607 | Cummins Engines | 4 |
| DIES2608 | Detroit Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DIES2613 | Power Trains II | 3 |
| ITEC1440 | Beginning Personal Computer I | 2 |
Additional Courses Required for AAS Degree: |
| DIES1613 | Applied Failure Analysis | 2 |
| DIES1620 | Diesel Multi-Media Learning Systems | 2 |
| DIES1623 | Diesel Service Information | 2 |
| DIES2621 | Load Sensing Pressure Compensated Hydraulics | 2 |
| DIES2706 | Internship | 6 |
| ENGL1460 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ITEC1430 | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
| SOCS1460 | Introduction to Management Principles | 3 |
Technical Electives: |
| DIES2624 | Engine Dynamometer Analysis | 2 |
The Diesel Mechanics program at Alexandria Technical College is a quality program at an affordable price. Just how affordable?
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