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2016-2017 Course Catalog

2016-2017 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Caterpillar Technology, AAS

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The Caterpillar Technician program prepares students for a career in the area of diesel repair, focusing on Caterpillar products. Instruction is in the repair, maintenance and testing of diesel engines, power trains and other components of trucks and construction equipment.

This program is accredited by the AED Associated Equipment Distributors, www.AeDnet.org.

For more information about the Caterpillar program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/cat.

Location: Ankeny

Students start any semester.
This program is taught between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Complete a mechanical aptitude and ability test.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Caterpillar Technology AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

These courses may have a different order of completion.

Semester 1

DSL 356 - Diesel Engines I Credits: 6
DSL 366 - Diesel Engines II Credits: 6
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
Option 1 - Select one course Credits: 3-4

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
MAT 141 - Finite Math Credits: 4
MAT 130 - Trigonometry Credits: 3

Semester 2

DSL 546 - Power Trains I Credits: 6
DSL 606 - Hydraulics and Brakes Credits: 6
DSL 145 - Basic Electricity Credits: 5

Semester 3

DSL 733 - Air Conditioning Credits: 3
DSL 830 - Operation & Maintenance Credits: 5

Semester 4

DSL 555 - Power Trains II Credits: 5
CAT 430 - Caterpillar Fuel Systems Credits: 4
CAT 431 - Caterpillar Failure Analysis Credits: 2
CAT 432 - Caterpillar LS/PC Hydraulics Credits: 2
CAT 433 - Caterpillar Serv Info Credits: 2

Semester 5

DSL 155 - Advanced Electricity Credits: 4
CAT 434 - Caterpillar Internship Credits: 4
CAT 435 - Caterpillar MultiMedia Credits: 2
AUT 140 - Welding for Automotive Mechani Credits: 2
DSL 409 - Diesel Electronics Credits: 5

Semester 6

Option 2 - Select one course Credits: 3
Option 3 - Select one course Credits: 3-4
Option 4 - Select one course Credit: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 82

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$147.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Books (approximate)	462	464	150	150	40	413
Supplies	80			80		45
Equipment-Tools (approximate)	3000

Approximate total for program: $16,938*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Diagnose mechanical and functional failures in Caterpillar equipment.
Remove, repair and install various components from Caterpillar equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems in Caterpillar equipment.
Modify existing machinery to improve or adapt from its original design.
Make recommendations concerning the repair and maintenance of Caterpillar machinery.
Order parts and submit repair bills and estimates for the repair of Caterpillar machinery.
Use special tools and equipment to diagnose the condition of Caterpillar machines, systems and components.
Plan and organize work requested to repair Caterpillar equipment.
Use computers to retrieve information and service Caterpillar equipment.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Be goal-oriented.
Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Be able to follow directions and work well with others.
Be able to use mechanical skills and apply theoretical knowledge.
Be able to grasp new ideas and concepts rapidly.
Ability to read and comprehend new information.
Ability to communicate with others in the industry.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Graduates may be moved into management positions.
Some positions require a Class A CDL license.
There is a minimum investment in tools.
Graduates will usually be required to serve two or three years as a Caterpillar technician apprentice before attaining journeyman status.
Possess a strong personal commitment to succeed as a Caterpillar technician.
Average starting salary-anticipated $40,180 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

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