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Submitter's Information

Name

Vicki Shipman

Title

CTE Project Manager

Region

Bay Area

College

Las Positas College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Vicki Shipman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automotive Light Duty Diesel

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Diesel Technology (094700)

Projected Start Date

08/15/20

Catalog Description

AS-

The Associate of Science in Automotive Light Duty Diesel degree can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Diesel technology is currently on the forefront of the automotive industry with the addition of several small diesel engines to the line up from most manufacturers. The emissions system on diesel are very complicated and this program will allow student to learn the emissions and drivability of diesel powered vehicles.  Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Certificate of Achievement-

The Automotive Light Duty Diesel Certificate of Achievement can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement.Diesel technology is currently on the forefront of the automotive industry with the addition of several small diesel engines to the line up from most manufacturers. The emissions system on diesel are very complicated and this program will allow student to learn the emissions and drivability of diesel powered vehicles.  Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Enrollment Completer Projections

AS 10

Certificate 24

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

TBD

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

33

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

44

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

63

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

COA Course Sequence

Required Core: (33 Units) Units

AUTO INTR Automotive Service and Introduction 4

AUTO LABA Automotive Lab 2

AUTO A1 Engine Repair 4

AUTO A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 4

AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5

AUTO A8 Engine Performance 5

AUTO A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines 4

AUTO L1 Advanced Engine Performance 5

Total Units 33

AS Course Sequence

Required Core: (44 Units) Units

AUTO INTR Automotive Service and Introduction 4

AUTO LABA Automotive Lab 2

AUTO A1 Engine Repair 4

AUTO A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 4

AUTO A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4

AUTO A4 Suspension and Steering 4

AUTO A5 Brakes 4

AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5

AUTO A7 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4

AUTO A8 Engine Performance 5

AUTO A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines 4

Total Units for the Major Units

44

Program-Based GE Requirement: Select One (3 Units) Units

CMST 1 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3

CMST 10 Interpersonal Communication 3

Additional General Education and Elective Units Units

16

Total Units 63

Program Requirements
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Bay Area Regional Questions

Goal of Program

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Industry Approved.
Please list similar programs at other colleges in the service area which may be impacted, including the name of the college, the name of the program that may be impacted, the name of the person you contacted and the outcome of that contact.
Faculty member, Brian Hagopian, sent an email to regional colleges about the new programs on 10/28/19. As of 11/15/19, he has not received replies.

Submission Details

Published at

11/15/19 - 01:25 PM

Status

Recommended

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