Associate Science in Diesel Mechanics
College of Alameda
Key Information
Campus location
Alameda, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
We provide students of all experience levels with comprehensive knowledge and skills covering Diesel Engines Truck Mechanics and Chassis Systems. We currently offer an Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics and Certificate of Achievement in Diesel Mechanics. Additionally, the department provides several fees and no-fee-based seminars and classes in conjunction with industry partners and the California Air Resources Board.
What you will learn
Through lecture and hands-on lab courses, you will learn the skills required to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in diesel engines and trucks. You will learn to use computers to diagnose equipment and research information. You will be trained to operate shop machinery and equipment as well as select and use precision tools involved in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electronic systems.
- Troubleshoot and perform repairs in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Use computers to diagnose equipment and research information.
- Perform preventative truck maintenance
- Operate shop machinery and equipment and precision tools
- Maintain a professional attitude in challenging working conditions.
Course Material Requirements
During attendance in Diesel Mechanic classes and Truck Mechanic classes, the student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be required to bring to class a personal toolset that includes tools that relate to the particular course in which he/she has enrolled. This requirement is to assure that students graduating from the program possess a basic toolset and adequate skills to use the required tools in the trade.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
Curriculum
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall 1
- DMECH 11 Heavy-Duty Truck Chassis, Transmission, and Drive Axles -- 4
- DMECH 20A Truck Mechanics I -- 6
- ENGL 1A Composition and Reading or
- ENGL 1AS Composition and Reading (w/ support) -- 4 or 5
Total Number of Units 14-15
Spring 1
- DMECH 12 Heavy-Duty Truck’s Electrical System and Brake System -- 4
- DMECH 20B Truck Mechanics II -- 6
- AUTOB 12 Service Welding for Transportation Technology -- 2
- MATH 15 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students -- 3
Total Number of Units 15
Summer 1
- HUMAN 2 Human Values -- 3 or
- MUSIC 10 Music Appreciation -- 3
- SOC 5 Minority Groups -- 3 or
- PSYCH 18 Psychology of U.S. Race & Ethnicity -- 3
Total Number of Units 6
Fall 2
- DMECH 14 Diesel Engines I -- 4
- DMECH 21A Diesel Engines Lecture/Laboratory -- 6
- ATECH 23 Automotive Air Conditioning -- 4
- CIS 205 Computer Literacy -- 1
Total Number of Units 15
Spring 2
- DMECH 15 Diesel Engines II -- 4
- DMECH 21B Diesel Engines Lecture/Laboratory -- 6
- GEOG 1 Physical Geography -- 3
- COMM 6 Intercultural Communications -- 3 or
- COMM 20 Interpersonal Communication Skills -- 3
Total Number of Units 16
Career Opportunities
What can I do with a degree in Diesel Mechanics (DMECH)
The Diesel Mechanics program in heavy-duty truck and diesel mechanics will prepare you to enter the job market as a beginning mechanic or apprentice in this field, and to continue your education toward the Baccalaureate degree in advanced schools of technology or as a teacher in this field of specialization, or to broaden your skills in various areas of management.