Heavy Vehicle & Industrial Technology-Heavy Equipment - Specialization, A.A.S.

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The Heavy Vehicle, Diesel & Industrial Technology Program prepares students for a technical career in the multifaceted diesel industry. Each industry-designed pathway will prepare the student with the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills to meet the demands of today’s diesel industry workforce.

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Program CIP Code: 47.0613

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I Credits: 3
DEMR 1301 - Shop Safety and Procedures Credits: 3
DEMR 1305 - Basic Electrical Systems Credits: 3
DEMR 1306 - Diesel Engine I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3¹
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3
DEMR 1310 - Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I Credits: 3
DEMR 1316 - Basic Hydraulics Credits: 3
DEMR 2332 - Electronic Controls Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester - Fall

ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3
DEMR 1317 - Basic Brake Systems Credits: 3
DEMR 1323 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair Credits: 3
DEMR 1335 - Automatic Power Shift and Hydrostatic Transmissions I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3¹
DEMR 1329 - Preventative Maintenance Credits: 3
DEMR 1342 - Power Train Applications I Credits: 3
DEMR 2335 - Advanced Hydraulics Credits: 3
DEMR 2380 - Cooperative Education - Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Credits: 3 OR
DEMR 2370 - Service Advising & Consulting Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.