Emphasis in Technical Education, Associate in Arts

The Emphasis in Technical Education is designed to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career. Students complete a series of courses in the disciplines of Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Graphic Arts, Industrial Technology, and/or Mechanical Technology.

Minimum Units Required: 60

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

  1. San Joaquin Delta College Associate degree General Education Pattern
  2. California State University General Education pattern
  3. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version

Courses Within the Area of Emphasis

Complete a minimum of 18 units from one segment; or complete 18 units by selecting 9-15 units from one segment and an additional 3-9 units from any of the related segments listed below.

1. Automotive Technology Segment

AUTO 050

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

6

AUTO 051

Manual Drivetrain and Axles

5

AUTO 052

Engine Rebuilding

6

AUTO 053

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

7

AUTO 054

Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems

6

AUTO 055

Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls

6

AUTO 056

Fuel Management and Computer Controls

6

AUTO 057

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems

6

AUTO 062

Basic Brakes, Suspensions, Wheel Alignment, and Maintenance

3

AUTO 063

Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems

3

AUTO 064/AGEGR 064

Basic Engines

3

AUTO 069V

Internship: Auto Mechanics

1-4

AUTO 069W

Internship: Auto Body Technology

1-8

AUTO 075

Selected Topics: Automotive Technology

0.5-3

AUTO 080A

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080B

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080C

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080D

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080E

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080F

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080G

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 080H

Auto Body Repair

2

AUTO 081A

Introductory Auto Collision Repair Laboratory

1

AUTO 081B

Beginning Auto Collision Repair Laboratory

1

AUTO 081C

Intermediate Auto Collision Repair Laboratory

1

AUTO 081D

Advanced Auto Collision Repair Laboratory

1

AUTO 084A

Introductory Auto Collision Repair

5

AUTO 084B

Beginning Auto Collision Repair

5

AUTO 084C

Intermediate Auto Collision Repair

5

AUTO 084D

Advanced Auto Collision Repair

5

AUTO 087A

Automobile Mechanics Specialization

3-4

AUTO 087B

Auto Electrics Specialization

3-4

AUTO 087C

Auto Body Specialization

3-4

A-AUTO 050

Automatic Transmissions and Axles

5

A-AUTO 051

Manual Drivetrain and Axles

5

A-AUTO 052

Engine Rebuilding

5

A-AUTO 053

Brakes, Suspension,and Steering

5

A-AUTO 054

Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems

5

A-AUTO 055

Ignition Systems and ELectronic Engine Controls

5

A-AUTO 056

Fuel Management and Computer Controls

5

A-AUTO 057

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems

5

A-AUTO 078A

Auto Body Fundamentals

2

A-AUTO 078B

Basic Auto Body Repair and Painting

2

A-AUTO 079A

Auto Body Frame Alignment

2

A-AUTO 079B

Auto Body Metal Working

2

A-AUTO 080A

Frame Straightening Fundamentals

2

A-AUTO 080B

Advanced Frame Straightening

2

A-AUTO 081A

Advanced Auto Body Repair

2

A-AUTO 081B

Auto Body Painting

2

2. Construction Technology Segment

CONST 054

Estimating and Specifications

3

CONST 069V

Internship: Construction Technology

1-8

CONST 072A

Beginning Residential Carpentry

10

CONST 072B

Intermediate Residential Carpentry

10

CONST 072C

Advanced Residential Carpentry

10

CONST 074A

Introduction to Cabinetmaking

4

CONST 074B

Fundamentals of Cabinetmaking

4

CONST 074C

Cabinetmaking

4

CONST 074D

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

4

CONST 074E

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

4

CONST 074F

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

4

CONST 074G

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

4

CONST 074H

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

4

CONST 075

Selected Topics: Construction Technology

0.5-3

A-CON 080A

Mill Cabinet: Introduction

4

A-CON 080B

Mill Cabinet: Fundamentals

4

A-CON 081A

Mill Cabinet: Basic Woodworking

4

A-CON 081B

Mill Cabinet: Layout and Benchwork

4

A-CON 082A

Mill Cabinet: Materials and Application

4

A-CON 082B

Mill Cabinet: Commercial Cabinetry

4

A-CON 083A

Mill Cabinet: Design, Layout, and Production

4

A-CON 083B

Mill Cabinet: Project Planning

4

MECH 030A

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

3

MECH 030B

Intermediate Refrigeration

3

MECH 030C

Advanced Refrigeration

3

MECH 031A

Air Conditioning Components and Circuits

6

MECH 031B

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting

6

MECH 031C

Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pumps

6

MECH 031D

Commercial Air Conditioning Design and Operation

6

MECH 032A

Air Conditioning Control Circuit Analysis

3

MECH 32B

Refrigeration Control Circuit Analysis

3

MECH 32C

Heating and Air Conditioning Commercial Controls

3

3. Diesel Technology Segment

AGEGR 030C/SM ENG 030C

Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Systems

5

DIESL 041

Heavy Duty Brakes

3

DIESL 042

Heavy Duty Power Trains

3.5

DIESL 043

Heavy Duty Truck Components

3

DIESL 044

Diesel Engine Principles

3

DIESL 045

Diesel Engine Repair

4.5

DIESL 046

Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-Up

3

DIESL 047

Diesel Air Conditioning

2

DIESL 048

Allison Transmission Service

2

DIESL 049

Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

2

DIESL 069V

Internship: Diesel Mechanics

1-8

INDUS 035

Mobile Hydraulics

4

MECH 010

Basic Welding for the Trades

4

4. Electrical Technology Segment

ELEC 030

Fundamentals of Electricity

5

ELEC 031

Electrical Wiring Methods

7

ELEC 032

Electrical Motors

5

ELEC 033

Industrial Wiring Methods

5

ELEC 034

Motor Controls

5

ELEC 035

Commercial Electrical Wiring

4

ELEC 036

Industrial Motors and Controls

4

ELEC 037

Programmable Controllers

4

ELEC 075

Selected Topics: Electrical Technology

0.5-3

ELEC 087A

Electrical Specialization

3-4

ELEC 087B

Electrical Specialization

5

A-ELE 070A

Introduction to Electricity

4

A-ELE 070B

Electrical Fundamentals

4

A-ELE 071A

Electrical Circuits and Code

4

A-ELE 071B

Electrical Circuits and Equipment

4

A-ELE 072A

Electrical Motors

4

A-ELE 072B

Electrical Motors and Controls

4

A-ELE 073A

Electrical Motor Control Circuits

4

A-ELE 073B

Programmable Logic Controllers and Variable Frequency Drives

4

A-ELE 074A

Motor Control Systems

4

A-ELE 074B

Advanced Electrical Applications

4

A-ELE 075A

Basic Electricity

2

A-ELE 075B

Advanced Electricity

2

A-ELE 075C

Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl

2

A-ELE 075D

Protective Relaying

2

A-ELE 075E

High Voltage Switching

2

A-ELE 075F

Electrical Motors and Controls

2

5. Electronics Technology Segment

ELECT 011

AC and DC Network Analysis

4.5

ELECT 012

Solid State Devices

6

ELECT 013A

Digital Integrated Circuits

4.5

ELECT 014A

Electronic Troubleshooting

2.5

ELECT 014B

Advanced Electronic Troubleshooting

2.5

ELECT 014C

Troubleshooting Computers

2.5

ELECT 016

Introduction to Microprocessors

4

ELECT 050H

Special Studues: Electronics Technology

1-4

ELECT 077I

Network Associate Hardware Testing

2

6. Engineering Technology Segment

E TECH 011

Engineering Drafting

3

E TECH 012

Compute-Aided Drafting

3

E TECH 013

Engineering Drafting Skills

3

E TECH 020

Materials and Measurements

3

E TECH 022

Three Dimensional Modeling

3

E TECH 026

Technical Statics

3

E TECH 031

Fundamentals of Civil Drafting

3

E TECH 034

Machine Drafting

3

E TECH 035

Machine Design

3

E TECH 041

Civil Drafting: Site Design and Improvement

4

E TECH 045

Practical Machine Design

3

E TECH 046

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

3

E TECH 047

Introduction to Industrial Control Systems

3

E TECH 076

Applied Statics

3

E TECH 080

Applied Surveying

3

ENGR 050H

Special Studies: Engineering

1-2

ENGR 069V

Internship: Engineering Technology

1-8

7. Graphic Arts Segment

GRART 001A

Digital Imaging

2

GRART 001B

Digital Imaging

2

GRART 002A

Layout Design

3

GRART 002B

Layout Design

3

GRART 003A

Computer Art

2

GRART 003B

Computer Art

2

GRART 004A

Graphic Design for the World Wide Web

2

GRART 004B

Graphic Design for the World Wide Web

2

GRART 006A

Publication Design

4

GRART 006B

Publication Design

4

8. Industrial Technology Segment

INDUS 015

Selected Topics: Industrial Technology

0.5-3

INDUS 020

Industrial Safety and Health

3

INDUS 031

Industrial Hydraulics

4

INDUS 035

Mobile Hydraulics

4

INDUS 037

Industrial Pneumatics

4

INDUS 041

Instrumentation and Process Control

3

INDUS 045

Industrial Technology

5

INDUS 050H

Special Studies: Industrial Technology

1-2

INDUS 069V

Internship: Industrial Technology

1-8

INDUS 094

Industrial Mathematics

3

A-IND 072A

Introduction to Apprenticeship

2

A-IND 076

Applied Technical Mathematics

2

A-IND 077A

Mechanical Fundamentals

2

A-IND 077B

Bearings, Pumps, and Turbines

2

A-IND 077C

Motors and Generators

2

A-IND 077D

Plant Auxiliary Equipment

2

A-IND 077E

Hydraulics

2

A-IND 077F

Pneumatics

2

A-IND 077G

Governor Systems

2

A-IND 077H

Computers in Hydro-Electric Plants

2

A-IND 077J

Water Aqueduct Systems

2

A-IND 077K

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

2

A-IND 077L

Project Control and Power Contracts

2

A-IND 077M

Air Conditioning

2

A-IND 077N

Electro-Mechanical Print Reading

2

A-IND 078A

Defensive Driving

1

A-IND 078B

Heavy Truck Operation

1

A-IND 078C

Diesel and Small Gasoline Engines

2

A-IND 078D

Surveying and Flood Control Systems

2

A-IND 078E

Soils, Asphalt, and Concrete

2

A-IND 078F

Environmental Awareness

1

A-IND 078G

Power Lift and Four-Wheel Drive Units

2

A-IND 078H

Protective Coatings

2

A-IND 078J

Small Boat Handling

2

A-IND 078K

Mobile Cranes and Rigging

2

A-IND 078L

Motor Grader Operation

2

A-IND 078M

Tractor Operations, Trenching, and Shoring

2

A-IND 078N

Pesticides and Herbicides

2

A-IND 078P

Power Actuated Equipment

1

A-MEC 074A

Basic Welding

2

A-MEC 074B

Machine Shop

2

A-ELE 075A

Basic Electricity

2

A-ELE 075B

Advanced Electricity

2

A-ELE 075C

Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl

2

A-ELE 075D

Protective Relaying

2

A-ELE 075E

High Voltage Switching

2

A-ELE 075F

Electrical Motors and Controls

2

9. Mechanical Technology Segment

MECH 010

Basic Welding for the Trades

4

MECH 015

Machine Tool Process

3

MECH 050A

Introductory Machine Shop

8

MECH 050B

Beginning Machine Shop

8

MECH 050C

Intermediate Machine Shop

8

MECH 050D

Advanced Machine Shop

8

MECH 052A

Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

3

MECH 052B

Computer Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

3

MECH 060

Metal Trade Layout and Forming

5

MECH 067A

Elementary Machine Shop

4

MECH 067B

Elementary Machine Shop

4

MECH 067C

Machine Shop

4

MECH 067D

Machine Shop

4

MECH 069V

Internship: Machine Tool Technology

1-8

MECH 087A

Machine Tool Technology Specialization

3

MECH 087B

Machine Tool Specialization

5

MECH 088A

Introductory Trade Welding

8

MECH 088B

Beginning Trade Welding

8

MECH 088C

Intermediate Trade Welding

8

MECH 088D

Advanced Trade Welding

8

A-MEC 074A

Basic Welding

2

A-MEC 074B

Machine Shop

2

Electives

Complete elective coursework to achieve the minimum 60-unit requirement.

Minimum Units 60