Diesel Technology: AAS
Associate in Applied Science | 60 credit hours minimum
Area of Interest: Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Occupations, and Transportation
Program Description:
The AAS degree Diesel Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for careers as medium/heavy truck repair technicians. Graduates will be qualified for positions requiring diagnosis and repair of the following truck systems: diesel engines, suspension and steering; brakes, electrical and electronics, preventive maintenance, drive train; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Graduates will be competent for entry-level positions in new vehicle dealerships, truck and bus leasing companies, street and highway departments, transit maintenance facilities, fleet carriers, and miscellaneous other vehicle-based operations.
Locations. This program is offered in its entirety at Forest Park.
Related Programs. The Diesel Technology Department offers certificates in the following areas:
Diesel Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
Diesel Technology, Certificate of Specialization
Cost of Attendance. For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES.
Program Career and Salary Information. Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.
The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.
At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- diagnose, service, and repair truck engines.
- diagnose, service, and repair truck braking systems.
- diagnose, service, and repair truck steering and suspension systems.
- diagnose, service, and repair truck electrical and electronic systems.
- diagnose, service, and repair truck HVAC systems.
- perform truck preventive maintenance.
- diagnose, service, and repair truck drivetrains and axles.
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 |
| MTH 108 | Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| BUS 104 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3 |
| COM 101 | Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | 3 |
| PSI 101 | Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110) | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| DIE 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technology | 3 |
| DIE 101 | Diesel Engine Operation and Repair | 3 |
| DIE 102 | Medium/Heavy Truck Suspension and Steering | 3 |
| DIE 103 | Medium/Heavy Truck Electricity | 3 |
| DIE 105 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 3 |
| DIE 106 | Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes | 3 |
| DIE 107 | Medium/Heavy Truck Electronics | 3 |
| DIE 201 | Preventive Maintenance Inspection | 3 |
| DIE 206 | Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrains | 3 |
| DIE 203 | Truck Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| DIE 204 | Service and Parts Management | 3 |
| DIE 202 | Co-op Work Experience I-Diesel Technology | 3 |
| DIE 205 | Co-op Work Experience II - Diesel Technology | 3 |
| ME 101 | Welding Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Full-Time Academic Plan
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technology | 3 | MTH 020 with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test and Reading Proficiency | First 8 weeks |
| DIE 103 | Medium/Heavy Truck Electricity | 3 | Reading Proficiency | First 4 weeks |
| DIE 107 | Medium/Heavy Truck Electronics | 3 | DIE 103 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Second 4 weeks |
| DIE 201 | Preventive Maintenance Inspection | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Third 4 weeks |
| DIE 102 | Medium/Heavy Truck Suspension and Steering | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Fourth 4 weeks |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 106 | Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | First 4 weeks; Apply for Certificate of Specialization - Diesel Technology. |
| DIE 101 | Diesel Engine Operation and Repair | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Second 4 weeks |
| DIE 105 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 3 | DIE 100, DIE 101, and DIE 107 with minimum grades of "C"; and Reading Proficiency | Third 4 weeks |
| DIE 203 | Truck Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Fourth 4 weeks |
| ME 101 | Welding Technology | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 202 | Co-op Work Experience I-Diesel Technology | 3 | DIE 102, DIE 106, and DIE 107 with minimum grades of "C"; and Reading Proficiency | First 4 weeks |
| DIE 205 | Co-op Work Experience II - Diesel Technology | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Second 4 weeks |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 206 | Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrains | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | First 4 weeks |
| DIE 204 | Service and Parts Management | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Second 4 weeks |
| MTH 108 | Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Apply for Certificate of Proficiency - Diesel Technology. |
| COM 101 | Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | 3 | Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | Apply for graduation. |
| BUS 104 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| PSI 101 | Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110) | 3 | MTH 108 or MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C", or placement into MTH 140 or higher, and Reading Proficiency | |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |||
*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.
**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.
Part-Time Academic Plan
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 100 | Introduction to Diesel Technology | 3 | MTH 020 with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test and Reading Proficiency | First 8-weeks |
| DIE 103 | Medium/Heavy Truck Electricity | 3 | Reading Proficiency | First 4 weeks |
| DIE 107 | Medium/Heavy Truck Electronics | 3 | DIE 103 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Second 4 weeks |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 106 | Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | First 4 weeks |
| DIE 101 | Diesel Engine Operation and Repair | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Second 4 weeks |
| DIE 105 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 3 | DIE 100, DIE 101, and DIE 107 with minimum grades of "C"; and Reading Proficiency | Third 4 weeks |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 201 | Preventive Maintenance Inspection | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| DIE 102 | Medium/Heavy Truck Suspension and Steering | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Apply for Certificate of Specialization, Diesel Technology. |
| DIE 206 | Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrains | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 203 | Truck Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | 3 | DIE 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| ME 101 | Welding Technology | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 205 | Co-op Work Experience II - Diesel Technology | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 | ||
| DIE 202 | Co-op Work Experience I-Diesel Technology | 3 | DIE 102, DIE 106, and DIE 107 with minimum grades of "C"; and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |||
| Third Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| DIE 204 | Service and Parts Management | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Apply for Certificate of Proficiency, Diesel Technology. |
| MTH 108 | Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| COM 101 | Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | 3 | Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | Apply for graduation. |
| BUS 104 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| PSI 101 | Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110) | 3 | MTH 108 or MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C", or placement into MTH 140 or higher, and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |||
*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.
**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.