UAS Academic CatalogPower Technology, A.A.S.
Diesel Emphasis
This degree is a vocational training program for men and women interested in securing employment working with various diesel engine applications such as (but not limited to):
- Charter boats
- Fishing vessels
- Tour buses
- Marine auxiliary systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Transportation vehicles
- Cold storage systems
Fixed Plant Mechanic Emphasis
This degree is a vocational training program for men and women interested in securing employment working with various stationary machine applications such as (but not limited to):
- Above ground mines
- Underground mines
- Gravel pits and quarries
- Fish plants (flash freezing)
- Fish plants (canneries)
- Sawmills
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Diesel Emphasis
This degree is a vocational training program for men and women interested in securing employment working with various diesel engine applications such as (but not limited to):
- Charter boats
- Fishing vessels
- Tour buses
- Marine auxiliary systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Transportation vehicles
- Cold storage systems
Program assessment plans and student learning outcomes are posted at the Program Assessment website.
| Minimum Credit Hours | 63 |
| Major Requirements | 47 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| WRTG S111 | *Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| *Writing and the Humanities | ||
| *Writing and the Professions | ||
| Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| *Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | ||
| *Small Group Communication and Team Building 1 | ||
| *Interpersonal Communication 1 | ||
| *Public Speaking 1 | ||
| Computational Skills | ||
| MATH S105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Other Skills | ||
| Advisor approved GER 2 | 3-4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| DESL S102 | Lubrication, Preventative Maintenance, and Inspections | 2 |
| DESL S107 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 4 |
| DESL S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL S121 | Basic Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DESL S125 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL S130 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| DESL S131 | Electrical II | 3 |
| DESL S180 | AC Power Generation | 3 |
| DESL S250 | Heavy Duty Brakes and CDL Preparation | 2 |
| DESL S255 | Heavy Duty Suspension and Alignment | 2 |
| DESL S260 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 3 |
| DESL S261 | Marine Auxiliary Systems | 3 |
| DESL S262 | Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab | 2 |
| DESL S263 | Marine Transmissions | 3 |
| DESL S291 | Internship: (Internship) | 3 |
| WELD S120 | Basic Welding | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
- 1
Grade C 2.00 or better
- 2
Humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences course. Course must be at the 100-level or above.
Fixed Plant Mechanic
| Minimum Credit Hours | 60 |
| General Education Requirements | 16-17 |
| Major Requirements | 44 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| WRTG S111 | *Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| *Writing and the Humanities | ||
| *Writing and the Professions | ||
| Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| *Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | ||
| *Small Group Communication and Team Building 1 | ||
| *Interpersonal Communication 1 | ||
| *Public Speaking 1 | ||
| Computational Skills | ||
| MATH S105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Other Skills | ||
| Advisor approved GER 2 | 3-4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| DESL S102 | Lubrication, Preventative Maintenance, and Inspections | 2 |
| DESL S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL S125 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL S140 | Construction Drawing Interpretation | 3 |
| DESL S141 | Precision Measuring Tools | 2 |
| DESL S142 | Piping Systems | 3 |
| DESL S143 | Industrial Rigging Principles | 2 |
| DESL S144 | Conveyor and Drive Systems | 3 |
| DESL S225 | Advanced Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL S260 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 3 |
| DESL S261 | Marine Auxiliary Systems | 3 |
| DESL S262 | Marine Auxiliary Systems Lab | 2 |
| DESL S263 | Marine Transmissions | 3 |
| WELD S120 | Basic Welding | 3 |
| WELD S152 | Intermediate Welding | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Grade of C 2.00 or higher
- 2
Humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences course at the 100-level or above
Mine Mechanic
| Minimum Credit Hours | 61 |
| General Education Requirements | 16-17 |
| Major Requirements | 45 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| WRTG S111 | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| *Writing and the Humanities | ||
| *Writing and the Professions | ||
| Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Small Group Communication and Team Building 1 | ||
| Interpersonal Communication 1 | ||
| Public Speaking 1 | ||
| Computational Skills | ||
| MATH S105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Other Skills | ||
| Advisor approved GER 2 | 3-4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| DESL S102 | Lubrication, Preventative Maintenance, and Inspections | 2 |
| DESL S107 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 4 |
| DESL S110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| DESL S121 | Basic Electrical Systems | 3 |
| DESL S125 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL S130 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| DESL S131 | Electrical II | 3 |
| DESL S180 | AC Power Generation | 3 |
| DESL S225 | Advanced Hydraulics | 3 |
| DESL S250 | Heavy Duty Brakes and CDL Preparation | 2 |
| DESL S255 | Heavy Duty Suspension and Alignment | 2 |
| DESL S260 | Heavy Duty Power Trains | 3 |
| WELD S120 | Basic Welding | 3 |
| WELD S152 | Intermediate Welding | 3 |
| Advisor approved Power Technology elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
| 1 | Grade C 2.00 or better |
| 2 | Humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences course. Course must be at the 100-level or above. |
Degree: AAS Power Technology: Diesel Heavy Duty Emphasis, Mine Mechanic Emphasis and Fixed Plant Mechanic Emphasis
1. Program graduates will have demonstrated a broad based proficiency in the skills required to obtain and succeed in an entry-level position in the diesel industry or other closely related field. The UAS Diesel Department mission statement and department competencies will be the benchmarks use to ensure student success.
a. Graduating students will be able to safely perform the hands-on mechanical tasks needed to troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and service heavy-duty diesel type equipment and related auxiliary systems. (S)
b. Graduating students will have shown they can differentiate between systems and concepts found in various marine, vehicular, earth moving, and power house systems. (K)
c. Students will have demonstrated the necessary mechanical skills, social skills, and work habits to successfully complete a 3rd semester internship in the private sector. (S/H)
2. Program graduates will have demonstrated broad based proficiency in the six UAS competencies to the level needed to accomplish goal #1. The UAS and UA mission statements, the UAS 10 year strategic plan, and the UAS core values will be the benchmarks used to ensure student success.
a. Graduates will have demonstrated the, communication, social, ethical and moral skills and values needed to successfully function in multi-gender and multi-cultural work teams. (H/S)
b. Graduates will have mastered the computational and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze, adjust, and trouble shoot complex systems in both metric and standard systems. (S)
c. Graduates will have demonstrated they can successfully use the various information systems, reference materials, information hardware and software needed for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining newer complex system. (S)