Program: Diesel Power Technology, ATA - Skagit Valley College

Apr 05, 2025

2016-2017 Catalog SVC

Suggested Schedule

Includes required ATA courses. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options.

First Year

Fall

DSL 101 - Diesel Electrical Theory (4)
DSL 102 - Diesel Drivetrains I (8)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2) ~

Total Hours: 14

Winter

DSL 103 - Diesel Drivetrains II (13)
ENGL 170 - Professional and Technical Communication (3) †

Total Hours: 16

Spring

DSL 104 - Diesel Drivetrains III (13)
WMATH 100 - Professional Technical Applied Math (5) †

Total Hours: 18

Second Year

Fall

DSL 201 - Diesel Applied Electrical (4)
DSL 202 - Diesel Engines I (8)
CMST 125 - Professional Communication: D (3) √

Total Hours: 15

Winter

DSL 203 - Diesel Engines II (13)
PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR (2) ^
WT 131 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding for Mechanics (2)

Total Hours: 17

Spring

DSL 204 - Diesel Engines III (13)
DSL 199 - Diesel Cooperative Education (1-15) (1) ‡
WT 133 - Oxy-Fuel Processes for Mechanics (2)

Total Hours: 16

Note:

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class. (ENGL& 101 can substitute for ENGL 170 )

~ or prior completion of degree/certificate or one quarter or 15 credits of college level course work with a 3.0 GPA or better.

^ or PE 205

√ or CMST& 210

‡ DSL 199 may be taken at any time during the two-year program with Department Chair approval.

Note: First year students start Fall quarter and should enroll in DSL 101 and DSL 102 or DSL 202 . Second year students should enroll in DSL 201 and DSL 102 or DSL 202 . No DSL courses are offered more than one quarter.