Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for students who wish to complete their education in one or two years. The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered through the Professional and Applied Technology Education Division. A minimum of 15 hours of general education, which shall include courses in composition, math, human relations, and six hours outside the major are required in addition to the major courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Courses that fill these requirements follow:

The following courses are required for the Associate of Applied Science in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics:

• DSME 1000 - Introduction to Transportation Technology I 4
• DSME 1110 - Diesel Engine Overhaul Theory 4
• DSME 1130 - Diesel Engine Overhaul Lab 4
• DSME 1310 - Fluid Power Theory 4
• DSME 1330 - Fluid Power Lab 4
• DSME 1340 - Mobile Electrical and Electronics Theory 5
• DSME 1360 - Mobile Electrical and Electronics Lab 3
• DSME 2210 - Advanced Diesel Engine Theory 5
• DSME 2230 - Advanced Diesel Engine Lab 5
• DSME 2410 - Heavy Duty Chassis and Power Train Theory 5
• DSME 2430 - Heavy Duty Chassis and Power Train Lab 5
• DSME 2440 - Mobile Air Conditioning Theory 2
• DSME 2460 - Mobile Air Conditioning Lab 1
• ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
• MACH 1140 - Engine Machining Theory 2
• MACH 1160 - Engine Machining Lab 2
• MATH 1020 - Trade Mathematics (MA) 3 (or higher Math course)
• WELD 1010 - Beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 3
• Computer Literacy 0-3 (If the student does not take the test, 3)
• Human Relations course 3

Human Relations

Students may choose one of the following courses recognized by USU-Eastern as a Human Relations course:

• BCIS 2930 - Office Procedures and Human Relations (HR) 3
• BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR) 3
• BUSN 2390 - Organizational Behavior (HR) 3
• FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance (HR) 3
• CMST 2110 - Interpersonal Communication (BHU/HR) 3
• CMST 2120 - Small Group Communication (HR) 3