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Diesel Technology
Diesel Technology
at San Diego Miramar College
"Diesel Spoken Here"

The diesel technology program provides the student with an opportunity to master the skills and knowledge required for success in servicing and maintaining diesel powered highway trucks, off-road heavy equipment, stationary engines, and marine craft.

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Diesel Technology Career Pathway
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Certificate Associate in
Science
Associate in Science Degrees: Diesel Technology
Heavy Duty Transportation Technology
(HDTT) (Day Program)
CoursesUnits
DIES 100, Introduction to Diesel Technology2
DIES 105, Measuring Tools & Applied Mathematics2
DIES 123, Diesel Engines C2
DIES 138, Electrical Systems3
DIES 144, Electronics for Diesel Technology3
DIES 155, Air Brake Systems3
DIES 160, H.D. Transmissions and
DIES 175, Truck Chassis R&R
OR DIES 185, Power Trains A (HDT)
6
DIES 165, Truck Automatic Transmissions and
DIES 200 Mobile Hydraulic Systems
OR DIES 190, Power Trains B (HDT)
6
DIES 170, Truck Drive Axles and Specifications3
DIES 180, Steering, Suspension and Driveline Systems3
Select two courses from:
DIES 121, Diesel Engines A
DIES 122, Diesel Engines B
DIES 124, Diesel Engines D
14
Total Units = 47
Note: Students may take DIES 185 (6 units) in place of DIES 160 & 175; and students may take DIES 190 (6 units) in place of DIES 165 & 200.
Recommended Electives: Diesel Technology 90, 121, 122, 125, 126, 128, 135, 137, 137A, 160, 165, 175, 185, 190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 235, 240, 245, 270; Computer Business Technology 103.
Heavy Equipment Technology (HET)
(Day Program)
CoursesUnits
DIES 100, Introduction to Diesel Technology2
DIES 105, Measuring Tools & Applied Mathematics2
DIES 123, Diesel Engines C2
DIES 138, Electrical Systems3
DIES 144, Electronics for Diesel Technology3
DIES 160, H.D. Transmissions and
DIES 240, Equipment Chassis R&R
OR DIES 235, Power Trains C (HET)
6
DIES 200 Mobile Hydraulic Systems and
DIES 230, Heavy Equipment Transmissions
OR DIES 245, Power Trains D (HET)
6
DIES 210, Breaks, Final Drives and Steering Systems3
DIES 220, Undercarriage3
Select two courses from:
DIES 121, Diesel Engines A
DIES 122, Diesel Engines B
DIES 124, Diesel Engines D
14
Total Units = 44
Note: Students may take DIES 235 (6 units) in place of DIES 160 & 240; and students may take DIES 245 (6 units) in place of DIES 200 & 230.
Recommended Electives: Diesel Technology 90, 121, 122, 125, 126, 128, 135, 137, 137A, 155, 160, 165, 170, 175, 180, 185, 190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 235, 240, 245, 270; Computer Business Technology 103.
*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.