Heavy Equipment Operations
Associate in Applied Science
Checklist
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Program | 45 | |
| General Education | 15-16 | |
| Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
Degree Plan
Semesters
| Semester I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Program | ||
| HEO 104 | Work Site Safety and First Aid | 1 |
| HEO 101 | Introduction to Construction Theory | 2 |
| HEO 289 | Construction Solutions and Communication | 2 |
| HEO 110 | Shop Practices | 3 |
| HEO 172 | Basic Equipment Theory | 3 |
| HEO 172L | Basic Equipment Theory Lab | 3 |
| HEO 122 | Preventative Maintenance | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester II | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| HEO 220 | Loader and Backhoe Operations | 4 |
| HEO 123 | Excavation and Trenching Operations | 4 |
| HEO 238 | Grading and Dozer Operations | 4 |
| HEO 208 | Soils and Compaction | 4 |
| HEO 178 | Survey/Blueprints Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester III | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| HEO 102 | Operations and Construction Practicum | 5 |
| HEO 252 | Project Management | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
General Education
Written or Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| United States to 1877 | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Business, Math, Science, & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following recommended courses (Two areas of study): | 6-7 | |
| Introduction to Computers | ||
| Math in Society | ||
| Applied Algebra | ||
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Networking Fundamentals I | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6-7 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 15-16 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||