Diesel Technology, BAS-DT

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Admission into the BAS-DT program is merit-based. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. In order to be placed into the admissions pool, applicants must complete or submit the following:

BAS application materials
Proof of an earned associate degree in diesel technology, diesel mechanics, OR equivalent degree and transcripts approved by BAS administration from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
15 units in Diesel, Automotive, or related fields with at least a 2.0 GPA

The following courses must be completed prior to a bachelor’s degree obtainment. Some courses can be included in the two-year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to the required courses.

Students must complete a total of 50 units of General Education courses carrying the following distributions prior to graduation. Courses that cannot be included in an associate degree are bolded.

General Education Requirements

Communications (C) 10 units

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (C) 5 Unit(s)
Elective 5 Unit(s)

Humanities (H) 10 units

CMST 330 - Professional & Organizational Communication (H) 5 Unit(s)
HUM 315 - Ethics (H) 5 Unit(s)

Social Science (SS) 5 units

Elective 5 Unit(s)

Quantitative Skills (M) 5 units

MATH& 107 - Math in Society (M) 5 Unit(s)
MATH& 141 - Pre-Calculus I (M) 5 Unit(s)
MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics (M) 5 Unit(s) or equivalent

Natural Science (NS) 10 units, One with Lab

DET 325 - Material Science of Fluids 5 Unit(s)
Elective 5 Unit(s)

Distribution Electives (C) (H) (SS) (M) (NS) 10 units

Elective 5 Unit(s)
Elective 5 Unit(s)

Program Of Study

Emphasis: Diesel Technology

Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science

Total Units: 96

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid

Purpose: The program is designed to provide a rigorous educational experience to graduate individuals who are well-grounded in management knowledge and ethical values, who possess the requisite skills in communications, teamwork, and business fundamentals, and who are ready to provide leadership and effective decision-making to both existing and startup organizations.

Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Technical

Analysis and evaluation of data - Analyze and evaluate data collected from component failures, hydraulic systems, and complex electrical circuits.
Professional interactions - Interact appropriately and professionally with customers and employees.
Complex system operations - Explain the operation of complex systems including computerized engine and transmission controls used for fuel efficiency and emissions control; regenerative hybrid technologies used to capture energy; multi-fuel technologies to save fuel costs.
Theory application - Apply theories and skills taught in the classroom in a shop environment.
Shop procedures - Create shop procedures that reflect industry standards and maintain compliance with regulations set by governing agencies.
Fluids analysis - Apply the principles of tribology in the analysis of engine efficiency, life, and maintenance costs.
Analysis of failure modes - Analyze test results from oil, coolant, fuel, or emissions analysis systems.

Managerial

Policies and Practices - Implement the practices, policies, and leadership to efficiently operate a fleet or repair facility.
HR management and ethical principles - Apply fundamental principles of human resource management and ethics.
Communications - Employ effective oral, written, and analytical communication appropriate to organizational settings including personnel situations and in large group discussions.
Leadership styles - Distinguish between management and leadership, and differentiate among the varieties of styles and roles of management and be able to identify the most appropriate in a given situation.
Use of teams - Create, manage, and participate effectively in teams.