The Diesel Mechanics Technology curriculum is designed to introduce the fundamentals of diesel equipment repair and provide instruction in hydraulic systems, welding, diesel engine overhaul and tune-up, electrical circuits, power train maintenance and fuel injection. The Diesel Mechanics Technology program will give graduates a practical background in basic diesel equipment technology principles. The curriculum provides practical training and the option of on-the-job experience through cooperative education. The Career Studies Certif-icate is designed for the investigation of career possibilities, upgrading occupational skills and/ or to provide entry level skills in electronics for those students who are proficient in electrical concepts. It is also an articulated pathway to the General Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree.