# Medium/Heavy Truck Technology (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Diesel Electric Transportation Technology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36116/34915/35995

Program Code: SAC.DSL.AS

Program Control Number: 04207

In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree in medium/heavy truck technology is designed to successfully prepare students to enter the diesel-electric medium and heavy-duty transportation industry as an apprentice or helper technician or provide supplementary knowledge for equipment operators and truck drivers. The program provides lecture and lab activities related to heavy-duty vehicle engines, power-train units, steering and suspension components, brakes, electrical, air conditioning, and preventative maintenance inspections. Those working in the industry will be able to improve their competencies in each subject area.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Recognize safety procedures when working with diesel-electric vehicles.
2.  Identify medium/heavy-duty vehiclesystems and operations.
3.  Demonstrate effective procedures for inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing medium/heavy-duty vehicles.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Courses** | | 29 |
| DETT 101 | Introduction to Diesel-Electric Technology | 2.5 |
| DETT 115 | Heavy Duty Mobile Hydraulics | 5 |
| DETT 121 | Diesel Engines | 4.5 |
| DETT 132 | Alternative Fuels, Diesel, Emissions, and Zero Emissions Systems | 5 |
| DETT 141 | Medium/Heavy Duty Chassis Systems | 4.5 |
| DETT 161 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 5 |
| DETT 181 | Introduction to Preventative Maintenance Inspection | 2.5 |
| **Total** | | **29** |