Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Guide
Curriculum No. 147
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Diesel Power Technology
THE PROGRAM
Diesel power is the energy behind industry. It is that simple. Agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and
transporting goods over the nation’s highways and interstates all rely on diesel powered vehicles. Keeping the country
moving and building is the work of the professionals in Diesel Power Technology.
The Diesel Power Technologies (DPT) Program at Kishwaukee College offers students the opportunity to train
in a state-of-the-art diesel shop and receive hands-on instruction working on all types of vehicles. Plus students
learn to work on smaller components of large diesel engines in classroom settings. Our instructors make sure that
students learn to work on the newest innovations in diesel technology, including new systems designed to increase
environment protection.
Diesel Technicians work in private shops, dealerships and fleet repair facilities throughout the nation, working
with on highway or off highway vehicles. Some Diesel Technicians concentrate on preventative maintenance in
order to minimize expensive breakdown time with others specialize in specific areas such as electronics, engines,
transmissions, hydraulics or air conditioning/refrigeration. Requires 72 credit hours.
The DPT Program is part of the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster: The planning, management,
and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and
technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile
equipment and facility maintenance. For more information, visit www.careertech.org/career-clusters/
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
From mass transportation, to agriculture, to construction, the driving force behind today’s heavy vehicles and
equipment is the diesel engine with its massive power and incredible durability. Without diesel engines, vital work
comes to a screeching halt. When these costly breakdowns occur, we turn to diesel technicians.
Diesel technicians work in private shops, dealerships and fleet repair facilities throughout the nation, working
with on highway or off highway vehicles. Some diesel technicians concentrate on preventative maintenance in
order to minimize expensive breakdown time with others specialize in specific areas such as electronics, engines,
transmissions, hydraulics or air conditioning/refrigeration.
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Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Guide
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Curriculum No. 147
Diesel Power Technology
FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
DPT 101 Diesel Power Technology Careers DPT 172 Basic Engine Overhaul DPT 173 Mobile Systems Electronics I DPT 175 Introduction to Tool Safety and Usage
DPT 176 Basic Transmissions and Final Drives DPT 178 Basic Hydraulics TMAT 100 Technical Mathematics
SPRING SEMESTER
DPT 106 Diesel Power Technology Internship Preparation
DPT 177 Introduction to Diesels DPT 197 Diesel Power Tech Intern I DPT 278 Advanced Hydraulics DPT 280 Adv. Transmissions and Final Drives Open Elective
SECOND YEAR
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FALL SEMESTER
DPT 154 Truck Brakes and Suspension DPT 279 Advanced Diesels
ENG 109 Intro to Technical Report Writing
COM 100Oral Communication
Humanities/Social Science Elective
Science Elective
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SPRING SEMESTER
DPT 272 Advanced Engine Overhaul
DPT 273 Mobile Systems Electronics II
DPT 274 Vehicle Air Conditioning
DPT 293 Diesel Power Tech Intern II
WT 116 Fundamental Welding Processes
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Open Electives: Choose one (1) course at 100 or 200 level such as
those listed below or others from the catalog.
DPT 199 Small Engine Maintenance & Repair (Spring)
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DPT 277 Combine Repair (Spring)
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OS 108
Introduction to Software Applications
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ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
Mark Engel, Instructor
815-825-2086, ext. 2820
mark.engel@kishwaukeecollege.edu
COUNSELORS
Counseling & Student Development Center
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5070
Shelley Lawson, CT Administrative Assistant
815-825-2086, ext. 2030
shelley.lawson@kishwaukeecollege.edu
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete specific course and program requirements for A.A.S. degree as outlined in the Career/Occupational Programs section of the catalog. Each
curriculum identifies the specific course requirements needed to complete an A.A.S. degree.
2. Meet the residency requirement: a minimum of 15 credit hours in 100/200 level Kishwaukee College course work, applicable to the degree, for each
degree earned.
3. Fulfill the grade point average requirement of an overall 2.000 GPA in all required and elective course work applicable to the specific degree program
requirement.
4. Resolve any incomplete grades in Kishwaukee College course work applicable to the degree.
5. Apply for graduation in the Admissions, Registration, and Records office or through KishSOS.
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