Diesel TechKnowledge John Deere Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your John Deere training from the classroom to paid dealership internships. See how each semester builds the skills needed for a career as a John Deere service technician.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Diesel TechKnowledge John Deere Info
On-Campus (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
20 Months (4 Semesters, 1 Summer Session)Credits Required for Graduation: 75
Diesel Technology courses are taught in a sequential manner; therefore, all first year course work must be completed before a student is eligible to enroll in their second year.
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTBH 100 | Electrical Systems I | 84 | 3 |
| DTBH 105 | Hydraulics I | 84 | 3 |
| DTBH 110 | Service Systems And Processes | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 120 | Internship I (DTBH) | 300 | 5 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 569 | 16 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTBH 125 | Electrical Systems II | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 140 | Internship II (DTBH) | 300 | 5 |
| DTBH 150 | Engine Emissions | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 155 | Preventative Maintenance And Service Advisor Core | 112 | 4 |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 569 | 16 | |
Summer Session
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTBH 135 | Diesel Engines | 112 | 4 |
| DTBH 145 | Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC) Testing | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 255 | Machine Technology Diagnostics | 56 | 2 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 269 | 11 | |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTBH 200 | Electrical Testing Diagnostics And Electrical Core | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 205 | Power Trains | 112 | 4 |
| DTBH 210 | Hydraulics II | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 220 | Internship III (DTBH) | 300 | 5 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 569 | 16 |
Second Year – Spring Semester Ag/Industrial Tractor Option
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTBH 230 | Combine/Tractor/Planter Diagnostics And Optimizations | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 235 | Hydraulic System Diagnostics And Hydraulic Core | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 245 | Fuel Systems And Diagnostics | 56 | 2 |
| DTBH 250 | Internship IV (DTBH) | 300 | 5 |
| DTBH 255 | Machine Technology Diagnostics | 56 | 2 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 569 | 16 | |
CDL Testing and/or AED Testing – A student may transfer in up to 1 credit for CDL testing and/or AED testing. This will be approved by the Diesel Department Supervisor and the Lake Area Tech Registrar.
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.