• Agricultural Equipment Technology
  Diesel Technology, A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0672)

Today's power market is almost exclusively diesel-fueled from 20 to more than 55,000 horsepower. The need for diesel technicians is rapidly increasing, with growing applications in the lawn and garden equipment fields. Coupled with the strong market applications to meet the construction, power generator and agricultural needs, the expanding technology in engines and fuel systems requires trained technicians to maintain them. Courses in system fundamentals, nozzles and injectors, and diesel fuel injection pumps are complemented with electrical, hydraulic, welding, engine overhaul and transmission courses. Courses offered at SUNY Cobleskill require much hands-on training so each student may develop those skills necessary to meet current and future challenges.

Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the field of Diesel Technology must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 35-37 credits of major field requirements, 1-3 credits of advisement Track electives, 22 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 1-6 credits of general electives.

Major Field Requirements

Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.

Diesel Technology Advisement Track Electives
1-6 credits from any AGEN course which is not already a major field requirement except AGEN 105 , AGEN 261 and FWLD 335 or AGBU107.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101 and one other ENGL course (not including ENGL 099); 1 credit of Physical Education; 6 credits of Science/Mathematics (any BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, PSCI; PHYS 101, PHYS 102 suggested); additional Liberal Arts and Science course courses totaling 9 credits.

General Electives
1-6 credits.

Suggested Course Sequence

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