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Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Associate of Applied Science

Location

Windsor Campus

Credits

79

Tuition*

Est. Lab/ Course Fees
$1,225
In-District
$10,682
In-State
$17,610
WUE
$25,945
Out-of-State
$49,405

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Master Automobile Diesel

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Master Automobile Diesel

Master Automobile DieselRequirements

In six semesters, explore the classes that will teach you to understand and repair the various mechanical and technological systems that keep diesel vehicles running smoothly. Learn to diagnose and repair diesel cars, light trucks and heavy equipment.

In addition to classes in general automotive service, including electrical, steering, HVAC, and transmissions and transaxles, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in diesel vehicle engines and systems, including:

  • Diesel automotive shop safety
  • Diesel mechanics
  • Brake systems
  • Cab, electrical and engine systems PMI
  • Diesel engines and fuel systems
  • Air induction and exhaust systems

Expand your learning experience with general education classes that teach you the practical soft skills employers want. Choose courses in mathematics, communications, business, science and humanities.

 

General Education

  • Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Combines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Emphasizes effective business writing and cover letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. This course includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Any higher level Math course. 

AND

Select course(s) from the following prefixes, ensuring a minimum of three credits: ANT, ART, ECO, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, THE, or any foreign language course.

Select course(s) from the following prefixes, ensuring a minimum of three credits: AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, PHY, or SCI.

Total General Education Credits 15

Degree Requirements

First Semester

  • Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air and hydraulic tools safely. Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and to apply mandated regulations. Emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements.  Please see the program web page for more information: https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-collision-repair-technology . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    2

  • OR

  • Covers safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques. Differential tuition rates apply.  This course has admissions requirements. Please see the program web page for more information: https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/master-automobile-service-technology . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    Department approval is required.
    2
  • Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. Differential tuition rates apply .  Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1001 or DPM 1001 with a grade of "C" or better.
    0 to 6

  • OR

  • Introduces the basic theory of automotive braking systems including operation, diagnosis, basic repair of disc and drum friction assemblies, and basic hydraulic braking systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program accreditation requirements. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    2
  • Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and truck cab and electrical systems, and complete appropriate maintenance records. Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting. Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    1.5
  • Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and truck diesel engine systems, and complete appropriate maintenance records. Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting. Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    1.5
  • Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
    Course Prerequisites
    Prerequisite: ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    0 to 12

  • OR

  • Introduces the basics of heavy duty hydraulic brake systems, wheel end inspections, and minimum service procedures. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance, and Minor Repair (IMMR) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070 or DPM 1070 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Introduces the basics of heavy duty air brake systems, inspection, and minimum service procedures. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance, and Minor Repair (IMMR) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply .  Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1031 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Includes diagnosis and repair of heavy duty antilock brake (ABS), automatic traction control (ATC), and electronic stability control (ESC) systems. This course meets Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1032 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
Total First Semester Credits 12

Second Semester

  • Covers basic electrical theory, circuit designs, wiring methods, multimeter usage, and wiring diagrams including the demonstration of test procedures on electrical circuits. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance & Minor Repair; Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (IMMR/TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1011 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2

  • OR

  • Introduces vehicle electricity, basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. This course focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the operation, testing, maintenance, repair, and servicing of heavy duty vehicle battery, starting, and charging systems including voltage drop testing and load testing. This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply .  Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1035 with a grade of "C" or better.
    3
  • Introduces basic heavy duty electrical systems testing, inspection, maintenance, and light repair service procedures. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance, and Minor Repair (IMMR) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1020 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2

  • OR

  • Covers the operation of electrical systems including vehicles safety concerns of vehicle lighting systems, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR), windshield wipers, driver warning systems, and vehicle accessories. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1020 with a grade of "C" or better.
    1
  • Covers the operation and theory of a vehicle battery, testing, service, and repair of starting and charging systems including voltage testing, draw testing. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1022 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of the heavy duty vehicle body and safety electrical systems and accessories. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    Prerequisite: DPM 1026 with a grade of "C" or better.
    3

  • OR

  • Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle accessories. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1001 and ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001, and ASE 1020, ASE 1022, and ASE 1023 with grades of "C" or better.
    3
  • Covers the diagnosis, service, and repair of heavy duty equipment heating and ventilation systems. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance & Minor Repair; Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (IMMR/TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070 or DPM 1070 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
Total Second Semester Credits 12

Third Semester

  • Covers inspection and maintenance service procedures for heavy duty steering and suspension systems including frames and associated hardware. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance, and Minor Repair (IMMR) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070 or DPM 1070 with a grade of "C" or better.
    3
  • Focuses on diagnosis and service of suspension and steering systems and components. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers operation of steering and power steering systems. It will also include different alignment types and procedures. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. Restricted to AAS-Master Automobile Service Technology and AAS-Master Automobile Diesel majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1001 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the diagnosis and service of vehicle heating and air conditioning systems and their components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1001 and ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001, and ASE 2064 with grades of "C" or better.
    3
  • Covers basic manual transmission, clutch, and driveshaft inspection and maintenance service procedures. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance, and Minor Repair (IMMR) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070 or DPM 1070 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the theory of operation and repair of fuel injection systems including disassembly, assembly, and service procedures on fuel system components. This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070 or DPM 1070 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the theory of operation and repair of turbochargers, superchargers, intercoolers, various induction and exhaust systems. This course examines factors regulating engine performance failure, and procedures for reclaiming engine performance. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better.
    2
Total Third Semester Credits 12

Fourth Semester

  • Covers the theory and operation of diesel engines with emphasis on cylinder heads, valve train diagnosis, and repair. This course introduces the cooling system's importance in diagnosis and repair. This course meets Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better. 
    4
  • Covers the history, developments, theory, operation and service procedures of a Cummins B Series diesel engines. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 2003 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the history, development, theory, operation and service procedures of Powerstroke Diesel Engines used in Ford Trucks. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 2003 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the operation and repair of diesel engines with emphasis on the cylinder block in big bore engines. This course includes the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of diesel engines. This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1003 with a grade of "C" or better.
    4
Total Fourth Semester Credits 12

Fifth Semester

  • Covers diagnosis, principles of hydraulics, principles of electronic components, power flow, theory of operation including removal, installation, and replacement of transmission/transaxle and components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 2050 or DPM 1033 with a grade of "C" or better.
    3
  • Covers the diagnosis, repair, and rebuild of automatic transmissions and transaxles including the hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical components. This course meets MAST requirements. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 2051 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the repair, replacement, measurement, and adjustments of components including pumps, control valves, and cylinders. This course meets the Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Prerequisite: DPM 1092 with a grade of "C" or better. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 1092 with a grade of "C" or better.
    3
  • Covers the history, development, theory, operation and service procedures for Duramax Diesel Engines used in General Motors Trucks. Differential tuition rates apply .  Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    DPM 2003 with a grade of "C" or better.
    2
  • Covers the basic fundamentals of hydraulics including the inspection, minimum service, and safety considerations. This course meets the Inspection, Maintenance & Minor Repair; Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Master Service Technology (IMMR/TST/MTST) program accreditation standards. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
    Course Prerequisites
    ASE 1070 or DPM 1070 with a grade of "C" or better.
    1
Total Fifth Semster Credits 11
Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree 74