This program
follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Classes are held at TC @ TexAmericas Center which is near Red River Army Depot
outside of New Boston, Texas.
The Diesel Technology Associate of Applied Science degree offers a number of career options by providing students the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree. Most of our students go directly into the workforce as technicians while some go on to start their own business. A background in auto and diesel technology can be a valuable asset in a number of careers; service technician, diesel parts counter tech, custom service/diagnostics, and fleet service maintenance. The Auto/Diesel technology program consists of 60 hours of coursework and commonly takes four semesters to complete when taken during the day. The range of study varies from shop safety to failure analysis.
Resources
Freshman Year
| First Semester | Hours |
| DEMR 1301 Shop Safety & Procedures | 3 |
| DEMR 1405 Basic Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DEMR 1406 Diesel Engine I | 4 |
| DEMR 1421 Power Train I | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| LEAD 1100 Workforce Development with Critical Thinking | 1 |
| DEMR 2412 Diesel Engine Testing & Repair II | 4 |
| DEMR 1317 Basic Brake Systems | 3 |
| DEMR 1323 HVAC Troubleshooting & Repair | 3 |
| DEMR 1410 Diesel Engine Testing & Repair I | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester | Hours |
| DEMR 2332 Electronic Controls | 3 |
| DEMR 1449 Diesel Engine II | 4 |
| DEMR 2334 Advanced Tune-Up & Troubleshooting | 3 |
| DEMR 2266 Practicum – Diesel Mechanics | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| College Level Math or Natural Science (any core course) | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I | 3 |
| Social Science (any core course) | 3 |
| Creative Arts (any core course) | 3 |
| BCIS 1305 or EDUC 1300 (core) Business Computer Applications or Learning Framework | 3 |
| Total Diesel Technology AAS Total | 18 60 |