Diesel Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree

A two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program is designed to prepare students for occupations involving the maintenance and repair of diesel engines. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student should have a thorough knowledge of servicing diesel systems and their accessories. Also, upon completion, the student has the option to capstone into a participating four-year institution.

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AAS Degree Courses

Total = 66 Hours
Fall Semester
AGRI 1208 - Diesel Engines	6 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1208 - Diesel Accessories	2 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I	3 Cr. Hrs.
CSCI 1101 - Introduction to Computers or CSCI 1102 - Introduction to Computers w/Business Apps	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
AGRI 1204 - Physics of Hydraulics	4 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1202 - Basic Diesel Fuel Systems	2 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1210 - Supervised Occupational Experience	4 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1205 - Heavy Equipment Brakes	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
AGRI 1203 - Ignition and Electrical Systems	5 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 1222 - Applied Mathematics	3 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 2201 - Transmission and Power Trains	4 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1204 - Intermediate Diesels	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
AGRI 1206 - Ag Air Conditioning Systems	4 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 2204 - Advanced Major Overhaul	5 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1206 - Advanced Diesels	2 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1203 - Heavy Equipment Alignment	2 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 2210 - Supervised Occupational Experience or AGRI 2206 - Advanced Electrical and Hydraulics	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Recommended Course
WELD 1270 - Introduction to Welding Processes	4 Cr. Hrs.

Short-Term Certificate Courses

Total = 30 Hours
Fall Semester
AGRI 1203 - Ignition and Electrical Systems	5 Cr. Hrs.
AGRI 1208 - Diesel Engines	6 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1204 - Intermediate Diesels	4 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1208 - Diesel Accessories	2 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
AGRI 1204 - Physics of Hydraulics	4 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1202 - Basic Diesel Fuel Systems	2 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1203 - Heavy Equipment Alignment	2 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1205 - Heavy Equipment Brakes	3 Cr. Hrs.
DIEL 1206 - Advanced Diesels	2 Cr. Hrs.
Total	13 Cr. Hrs.

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Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Diesel Technology

The Rend Lake College Diesel Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and work skills needed to enter the diesel engine repair and maintenance field. This mechanical-field program is structured with both lecture and laboratory experience and leads to either an Associate in Applied Science Degree or an Occupational Certificate.

College personnel take great pride in the fact that most work is based on realistic live-work situations. Emphasis is placed on hydraulics, diesel fuel systems, transmissions and power trains, diesel engine maintenance, diesel engine electronics and computerized engine controllers in relation to the modern technology of today’s industry. Associate degree course work includes one semester of supervised occupational experience (on-the-job training).

Program Outcomes

1. Communicate effectively the current issues and challenges of the Agriculture industry.

2. Demonstrate the ability to gather and synthesize information pertinent to Agriculture.

3. Demonstrate the ability to calculate and interpret results of specific agricultural scenarios.

4. Exhibit an in-depth understanding of internal combustion engines common to the agriculture industry.

5. Develop critical thinking skills in order to troubleshoot DC electrical systems.

6. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fluid power.

7. Demonstrate a basic understanding concerning function and adjustment of various agricultural implements.

8. Demonstrate a personal work ethic and perspective necessary to be successful in the agriculture industry.

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Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.

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