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 101 | Intro to Light Truck Diesel Engines | 4 |
| DPT 105 | Service Fundamentals and Preventive Maintenance | 2 |
| DPT 120 | Diesel Engines Control Systems | 3 |
| DPT 130 | Electrical Electronic Systems | 2 |
| OSHA 100 | OSHA 10 General | 1 |
| CIS 105 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
| Math Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Second Semester
| AGT 103 | Machinery Management | 2 |
| DPT 107 | Introduction to Hydraulics | 3 |
| DPT 115 | Intro to Powertrain | 3 |
| DPT 121 | Adv. Diesel Engine and Control Sys | 3 |
| DPT 161 | Air Cond. Service Fundamentals | 3 |
| DPT 280 | Successful Service Management | 1 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester (Summer)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| AGT 212 | Ag Chem Equipment | 3 |
| DPT 215 | Ag Equipment Powertrain and Drivetrains Systems | 2 |
| DPT 231 | Electrical/Electric Diagnostics II | 3 |
| DPT 240 | Harvesting Equipment Maintenance and Repair | 3 |
| PAT 102 | Principles of GPS/GIS | 2 |
| Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Written Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
Electives (Choose one or two)
| DPT 243 | Seeding Equipment Fundamentals | 3 |
| DPT 245 | Hay Equipment Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 78