Electric Power Generation Technology: Diesel Emphasis

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

About this program

At Penn College, our students learn by doing. From classroom theories and concepts to immersive lab experiences, we dig into complex concepts and then apply them to the real thing. In this program you’ll master in-demand skills like installing, servicing, and repairing diesel power generators. You’ll also refine the practical skills needed to work with electrical machinery, electric and electronic machine control devices, and other electronic equipment.

93%

Overall Placement

63%

Employed Less Than One Month After Graduating

Pursue a Dual Degree

Careers

Power generation technician
Industrial maintenance
Sales representative

Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

Direct Current Fundamentals (ELT111)
Electrical Power Generation Safety (DSM159)
Fuel Systems (DSM119)
Diesel Engine Technology (DSM154)
Diesel Engines Laboratory (DSM116)
Alternating Current Fundamentals (ELT122)
Electric Power Generation Internship (DSM152)
Gaseous Fueled Engines Operation, Applications, and Troubleshooting (DSM279)
Diesel Electronic Fuels: Systems, Operation and Diagnostics (DSM289)
Electrical Motor Control (ELT234)
Power Generator Theory and Operation (DSM229)
Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT245)
Electrical Machinery Analysis (ELT246)
Power Generation Systems (DSM292)

Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

Physics Survey (PHS103) or
Physics with Technological Applications (PHS114)
Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
Core Applied Arts Perspective (AAP) or
Core Global and Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

Information, Technology, and Society (CSC124)
English Composition I (ENL111)
Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I (MTH124) or
College Algebra and Trigonometry I (MTH180)
Technical and Professional Communication (ENL201)

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Facilities

Lab Tour

Explore our expansive Heavy Equipment, Diesel & Power Generation labs and get a glimpse of our power-packed and in-demand programs.

Facilities

Modern Fully-Equipped Labs

Gain hands-on experience in advanced learning labs where you’ll work on equipment just like you can expect to see after graduation.