Diesel Power Technology-Ag Power Technology, AAS Degree

Diesel Power Technology: a great way to get your hands on some of today’s biggest, most automated machinery used in the agriculture industry! Students will take classes in electronic controls, GPS, introductory diesel, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, harvesting equipment, service management and more to learn how to help farmers increase productivity and be more profitable.

Manufacturers are incorporating more and more technology into their new products. At the local dealer level, where equipment is sold and serviced, the demand for technicians who understand this new technology and have the ability to repair it in a cost-effective timely manner, is at an all-time high. This program will produce technicians who can diagnose mechanical and electronic problems or hydraulic failures in the complex modern equipment used on farms and in fields.

Students receive hands-on training and learn applied skills such as repair, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills that are critical for this industry. As part of the program, students will also complete an internship at an ag power dealership or job site related to the program.

Career opportunities include positions like service technician, parts person, parts manager, service/warranty writer, or customer service/sales representative at an agriculture power equipment dealership.

Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students may purchase a laptop from Mitchell Tech or bring their own device that meets Mitchell Tech specifications.

Award: AAS Degree

First Semester

DPT 101Intro to Diesel Engines

4

DPT 120Diesel Engines Control Systems

3

DPT 130Electrical Electronic Systems

2

OPRV 105Service Center Fundamentals

2

OSHA 100OSHA 10 General

1

CIS 105Introduction to Computers

3

SSS 100Student Success

1

Math Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Second Semester

AGT 103Machinery Management

2

DPT 107Introduction to Hydraulics

3

DPT 115Intro to Powertrain

3

DPT 121Adv. Diesel Engine and Control Sys

3

DPT 161Air Cond. Service Fundamentals

3

DPT 280Successful Service Management

1

Social Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester (Summer)

DPT 290Internship

6

Fourth Semester (Fall)

AGT 212Ag Chem Equipment

3

DPT 215Adv. Powertrain and Drive Systems

2

DPT 231Adv Electrical/Electric Diagnostics

3

DPT 240Harvesting Equipment Basics

3

PAT 102Principles of GPS/GIS

2

Behavioral Science Elective

3

Written Communications Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:19
 

Fifth Semester (Spring)

DPT 201Guidance Steering and Variable Rate

3

DPT 210Adv Fluid Power Dynamics

3

DPT 221Ag Equipment Diagnostics

3

DPT 241Tractor Performance and Set-Up

2

WLD 102Basic Welding

2

Electives (Choose one or two)

DPT 243Seeding Equipment Fundamentals

3

DPT 245Hay Equipment Fundamentals

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 78