Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology will be able to:

  • Understand superior customer service at a John Deere dealership.
  • Use Service Advisor and Electronic Parts Catalog.
  • Select, maintain and store appropriate tools.
  • Inspect, maintain, remove, rebuild and replace John Deere engines, electrical, power train and hydraulic systems.
  • Follow safe practices.

REQUIREMENTS

Related Instruction Requirements: 10

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 80

First Year

Fall Term

CT3. 123Fundamental Shop Skills

3

CT3. 297Electrical & Electronic Systems

10

MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2

WD4. 151Welding I

2

Winter Term

CT3. 146Pneumatic Brakes & Controls

5

CT3. 296Steering, Suspension And Brakes

5

WD4. 152Welding II

2

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 075 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Spring Term

CT3. 295Powertrain Systems

10

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

IN4.164 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

Summer Term

WE1. 280DCWE Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology

6

Second Year

Fall Term

CT3. 122Customer Svc For Heavy Equip Technicians

3

CT3. 132Advanced Mobile Hydraulics

5

CT3. 134Basic Hydraulics

3

Electives

2

CT 3.122 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Winter Term

CT3. 129Heavy Equipment/Diesel Engines

7

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

Electives

2

Spring Term

CT3. 130Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tune-Up

10

CT3. 303Mobile Air Conditioning & Comfort Systems

3

Approved electives

MA3. 397BManufacturing Processes II

2

MA3. 398BManufacturing Processes III

2

WD4. 154Welding Seminar

1 TO 10

WE1. 280DCWE Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology

6

Other electives may be approved by Heavy Equipment/Diesel Department faculty advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 90