2023-2024 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
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2023-2024 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog

Course Information

A complete list of San Joaquin Delta College courses is provided.  In addition to being held on the Stockton campus, many of these courses are offered online, as hybrid classes, and at regional sites such as the South Campus at Mountain House and the Manteca Center. Check the current Schedule of Classes for details. 

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Art
  

  • ART 20C Sculpture III

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ART 20B Sculpture II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of advanced principles, techniques and concepts used in sculpture. The course emphasizes the development of individual style and its application to solving specialized assignments. (UC, CSU)
  

  • ART 20D Sculpture IV

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ART 20C Sculpture III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is for refined focus and study in advanced sculpture. The course emphasizes the development and creation of a cohesive body of sculptural works. (CSU)
  

  • ART 33A Beginning Drawing

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. It will focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID ARTS 110)
  

  • ART 33B Intermediate Drawing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 33A Beginning Drawing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. (UC, CSU, C-ID ARTS 205)
  

  • ART 33C Figure Drawing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 33B Intermediate Drawing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the human figure. The course concentrates on the analysis and understanding of traditional figure drawing styles and their modern variations. Techniques of awareness of form structure and the human figure are practiced with attention to expressive possibilities. (UC, CSU, C-ID ARTS 200)
  

  • ART 40A Printmaking I

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking, including monotype, relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (dryout, etching, and collagraph). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ART 40B Printmaking II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 40A Printmaking I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation study of processes and applications in basic printmaking. This course emphasizes refinement and application of Printmaking techniques, including monotype, relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, and collagraph) for the solution of more complex design problems. (UC, CSU)
  

  • ART 40C Printmaking III

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ART 40B Printmaking II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of more complex printmaking processes and applications. Students will begin to identify types of printmaking that they wish to focus on for creative and technical advancement. This course emphasizes refinement and application of Printmaking techniques, including monotype, relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, and collagraph) for the solution of more complex design problems. (UC, CSU)
  

  • ART 40D Printmaking IV

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ART 40C Printmaking III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is a continuation course in the advanced study of complex printmaking processes and applications. This course emphasizes refinement and application of specific types of printmaking chosen by the student as an area of focus. Printmaking techniques, printing press calibration specific to printing challenges and experimental exploration will be addressed. (CSU)
  

  • ART 64A Ceramics I

    Units: 3
    This course includes the production and study of clay forms as effective communication. Basic techniques of hand building are practiced on assignments and projects that require no prior knowledge of tools, equipment or ceramic materials. Ceramic artwork from differing cultures, time periods and artists will be analyzed and critiqued while investigating how societal and technological beliefs and developments have influenced the evolution of the ceramic arts. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ART 64B Ceramics II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 64A Ceramics I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed as a study in the use of clay for effective visual communication. The course emphasizes the refinement and application of wheel techniques for the solution of more complex design problems including function. The proper stacking of kilns and the practice of glaze development is introduced. (UC, CSU)
  

  • ART 64C Ceramics III

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ART 64B Ceramics II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed as a study and use of clay for effective visual communication. The course emphasizes glaze surface techniques and formulation, development of individual style and its application to solving specialized assignments related to professional goals. Kiln building, and firing is introduced. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • ART 64D Ceramics IV

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ART 64C Ceramics III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is intended for study in the development of individual style and its application to solving advanced ceramic assignments. (CSU)
  

  • ART 75 Selected Topics: Art

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Art not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Astronomy
  

  • ASTRO 1 Introductory Astronomy

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Beginning Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process . 
    This course is a description of general astronomy covering topics that include our solar system (planets, asteroids, and comets), our Sun, the birth and evolution of stars, galaxies (including the Milky Way), clusters of galaxies, quasars, black holes, and cosmology. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ASTRO 1L Astronomy Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: ASTRO 1 Introductory Astronomy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: ASTRO 1 .
    This course is laboratory work performing quantitative experiments of physical phenomena relating to astronomy. The experiments may include working with web-based programs or with CLEA (Contemporary Laboratory Experiences in Astronomy) software. Observations using telescopes are also included. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ASTRO 11 Astronomy of the Solar System

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Beginning Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process . 
    This course is a general introduction to the astronomy of the solar system. The topics include the physical background necessary to understand the motion of planets, their moons, comets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies, the shapes of those bodies, as well as the nature of light and other electromagnetic waves. The structure, the geology, and the atmospheres of the planets of our solar system are discussed, as well as the nature and the movement of asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, and some other objects. Furthermore, the processes that take place in the Sun and around it are discussed, as are the issues related to the detection and the study of planets around other stars, including the potential existence of life in other solar systems. Lastly, celestial navigation and astronomical observations using various types of telescopes are discussed. Many of these topics are addressed hands-on in the laboratory part of the course. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ASTRO 12 Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Beginning Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process . 
    This course is a general introduction to the astronomy of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. The topics include the birth, the evolution, and the end stages of stars, the evolution and the current state of the Milky Way Galaxy, other galaxies, galaxy clusters, the structure of space and spacetime, elements of relativity theory, black holes, gravitational waves, the Big Bang, dark energy, dark matter, the fate of the Universe, and the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe. The course discusses the importance of science and scientific methods, and shows how light and other electromagnetic waves carry almost all the information that we have about the Universe. Celestial navigation and astronomical observations using various types of telescopes are also discussed. Many of these topics are addressed hands-on in the laboratory part of the course. (HBCU, UC, CSU)

Athletics
  

  • ATH 1 Off Season Sports Conditioning

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in a vigorous training program for intercollegiate athletics. This course is designed to expose the student to the various components of sport-related conditioning. The student develops a theoretical knowledge of these components and participates in activities that include jogging, running, plyometrics, as well as strength and flexibility training. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 2 In Season Conditioning

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in a vigorous training program for intercollegiate athletics in season. This course is designed to expose the student to the various components of sport-related conditioning. The student develops a theoretical knowledge of these components and participates in activities that include jogging, running, plyometrics, as well as strength and flexibility training. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (CSU, UC)
  

  • ATH 15 Selected Topics: Athletics

    Units: 0.5-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of athletics not already covered by the existing curricula. (CSU)
  

  • ATH 30 Wrestling Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 37 Off Season Golf

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate golf. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility work, plyometrics, speed training, and flexibility exercises. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 38 Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic tryout and team selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 Section 55041(a)(2). (CSU)
  

  • ATH 39 Off Season Swimming

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic tryout and team selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate swimming. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, speed development, agility training, plyometric drills, cardiovascular conditioning, and an increase in flexibility. This course is repeatable per Title 5 S55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 40 Off Season Water Polo

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic tryout and team selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate water polo. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, speed development, agility training, plyometric drills, cardiovascular conditioning, and an increase in flexibility. This course is repeatable per Title 5 S55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 41 Off Season Volleyball

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate volleyball. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility work, plyometrics, speed training, and flexibility exercises. (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 42 Off Season Wrestling

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate wrestling. This course involves training and conditioning skills and techniques specific to wrestling. Students will have the opportunity to obtain knowledge and practical experience in intercollegiate wrestling. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 43 Off Season Basketball

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate basketball. Course content will include: collegiate level basketball-specific skill development, sport specific strength training, agility work, plyometrics, speed training and flexibility exercises. (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 44 Off Season Soccer

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate soccer. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility work, plyometrics, speed training, and flexibility exercises. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 45 Off Season Baseball

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate baseball. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility work, plyometrics, speed training, and flexibility exercises. This course is repeatable per Title 5 Section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 46 Off Season Football

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate football. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, speed development, agility training, plyometric drills, cardiovascular conditioning, and an increase in flexibility. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 47 Off Season Softball

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate softball. Course content will include: sport specific skill development, sport specific strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility work, plyometrics, speed training, and flexibility exercises. This course is repeatable per Title 5 Section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 48 Off Season Track and Field

    Units: 0.5-1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is designed for the athlete wishing to participate in intercollegiate track and field. Course content will include: collegiate level track-specific skill development, sport specific strength training, agility work, plyometrics, speed training and flexibility exercises. This course is repeatable per Title 5 S55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 49 Golf Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 S55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 50 Soccer Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 51 Water Polo Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 S55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 52 Football Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 53 Cross Country Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 54 Baseball Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    Advisories: ATH 45  with a grade of “C” or better in the summer or fall semester and recommended that student played varsity baseball in high school.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 55 Golf Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 56 Basketball Team: Men

    Units: 1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 57 Track Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 58 Wrestling Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 60 Swimming & Diving Team: Men

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 Section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 61 Soccer Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 62 Volleyball Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 63 Swimming and Diving Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 Section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 64 Basketball Team: Women

    Units: 1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 65 Softball Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    Advisories: ATH 47  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 67 Water Polo Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection. Must meet the California Community College Athletic Eligibility Code requirements and after tryouts, be selected for the team.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of Californias Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 68 Track Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 69 Cross Country Team: Women

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Athletic Tryout & Team Selection.
    This course is part of the intercollegiate athletic program of Delta College. Delta College participates in the conference established through the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics (COA). This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(2). (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • ATH 75 Selected Topics: Athletics

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Athletics not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Auto Body
  

  • AUTOBODY 75 Selected Topics: Auto Body

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Auto Body not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  

  • AUTOBODY 84A Introductory Auto Collision Repair

    Units: 6
    This course is a theory and laboratory course offering in-depth training in sheet metal welding, metal straightening and finishing, and filling of metals.
  

  • AUTOBODY 84B Beginning Auto Collision Repair

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 84A Introductory Auto Collision Repair  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to allow the student to work on more complicated types of automobile body damage to further refine basic metal working skills. The removing, repairing, and aligning of trim and upholstery panels are covered.
  

  • AUTOBODY 84C Intermediate Auto Collision Repair

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 84B Beginning Auto Collision Repair  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to give the student instruction in basic unibody repair, fiberglass body repair, plastic parts repair, and roof panel replacement and repair. The student learns and performs the steps necessary to complete a full-car paint job.
  

  • AUTOBODY 84D Advanced Auto Collision Repair

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 84C Intermediate Auto Collision Repair  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to advance the student to more complicated portions of unibody repair. The repair of suspension and steering systems are covered. The student performs assigned jobs which must be performed within time constraints imposed by employers.
  

  • AUTOBODY 87C Auto Body Specialization - Painting

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 88B Master Auto Body/Refinish Technician  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Presentation of a written project proposal outlining the project guidelines, tasks, calendar, etc. that is acceptable to the instructor and the Dean.
    This course is designed for the advanced student in auto body painting. The work to be covered is developed between student and instructor at the beginning of the semester.
  

  • AUTOBODY 87D Auto Body Specialization - Body Framework

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 88B Master Auto Body/Refinish Technician  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Presentation of a written project proposal outlining the project guidelines, tasks, calendar, etc. that is acceptable to the instructor and the Dean.
    This course is designed for the advanced student in auto body framework. The work to be covered is developed between student and instructor at the beginning of the semester. 
  

  • AUTOBODY 88A Master Auto Body Technician

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 84D Advanced Auto Collision Repair  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to expose the student to the fine details of automotive body repair and restoration. The student will gain valuable refined skills that will escalate their technical abilities to a higher level in turn creating a much more employable candidate.

     

     

  

  • AUTOBODY 88B Master Auto Body/Refinish Technician

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: AUTOBODY 88A Master Auto Body Technician  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to expose the student to the fine details of automotive body repair/refinish and restoration. The student will gain valuable refined skills that will escalate their technical abilities to a higher level in turn creating a much more employable candidate.

Auto Mechanics
  

  • AUTOMECH 60 Hybrid Electric Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology L3

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: AUTOMECH 91 Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems A6  with a grade of “C” or better, or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 Electrical/Electronic System Certification.
    Corequisites: AUTOMECH 91 .
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 73 , AUTOMECH 74 , and AUTOMECH 97  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course covers the theory of operation and service of hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel powered cars and light trucks. Topics include battery inspection service, regenerative braking systems, electric air conditioning systems, motor/generator and transmission, bladder style fuel tank and fuel cell technologies. Emphasis is placed on safety precautions necessary when servicing hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. In response to industry demand for technicians, students trained in the design, development, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of alternative fuel vehicles will be able to obtain jobs in related fields. (CSU)
  

  • AUTOMECH 72 Basic Brakes, Suspensions, Wheel Alignment, and Maintenance

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to prepare the student to analyze, adjust, and repair basic automotive brake, suspension and steering systems and includes basic maintenance.
  

  • AUTOMECH 73 Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems A6

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to provide basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Fundamentals covered include: Ohm’s Law; basic electrical circuit testing; component testing; battery, starting, and charging systems; basic wiring diagrams for trouble shooting systems; repair of wiring circuits; and correct use of diagnostic equipment. This course will prepare the student to analyze, adjust, and repair basic automotive electrical, ignition, and fuel management systems. Automotive electrical systems testing with instruction on proper use of voltmeters and amp clamps for circuit testing, with emphasis on diagnosing of electrical issues efficiently, will also be addressed.
  

  • AUTOMECH 74 Basic Engines

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of two-stroke and four-stroke engines in relationship to oils, lubrication, safety inspections, precision measurements, and related mathematics. Since AUTOMECH 74 and AGEGR 74 are cross listed courses, credit may be awarded for either AUTOMECH 74 or AGEGR 74 but not both.
  

  • AUTOMECH 75 Selected Topics: Auto Mechanics

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Auto Mechanics not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  

  • AUTOMECH 77A Automotive Service of Excellence Preparation

    Units: 1
    This is an intermediate Automotive Technology course that will focus on general maintenance, brakes, and suspension Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) test training. This class will address tune-ups, tires, alignment, brakes, suspension, steering, anti-lock brakes, heating, and air-conditioning. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • AUTOMECH 87A Automobile Mechanics Specialization

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: AUTOMECH 92 Brakes, Suspension, and Steering  or AUTOMECH 93 Engine Rebuilding  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a minimum of 12 units at the District and have a 2.5 minimum overall grade point average within the course discipline. In addition, an independent study contract must be signed by the student, instructor of record, and dean who will certify the student is qualified for enrollment.
    This course is designed for the advanced student in automotive mechanics. The student completes an advanced specialized project developed in consultation with the instructor.
  

  • AUTOMECH 87B Auto Electrics Specialization

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: AUTOMECH 91 Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems A6  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a minimum of 12 units at the District and have a 2.5 minimum overall grade point average within the course discipline. In addition, an independent study contract must be signed by the student, instructor of record, and dean who will certify the student is qualified for enrollment.
    This course is designed for the advanced student in automotive electrics. The student completes an advanced specialized project developed in consultation with the instructor.
  

  • AUTOMECH 90A Emission Control Training Level 1

    Units: 4
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 96A  and AUTOMECH 96B  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to meet the California State requirements for the Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair Course. This course is required for the advanced level student or Journeyman level technician who wants to become a Smog Check Test and Repair Technician. The student who enrolls in this course must meet the DCA/BAR prerequisite guidelines before entering the course in order to receive a Level 1 Course certification. The course includes State rules and regulations for Smog Check, required equipment for testing and testing vehicles incorporated in the Smog Check program, manuals and software required for Smog Check Stations, common test procedures used on emission vehicles, testing vehicles that are equipped with On Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) compliant engine management system, and the safe use and practices of Emission Inspection System equipment. 
  

  • AUTOMECH 90B Emissions Diagnosis and Repair Level 2

    Units: 1.5
    Limitations on Enrollment: For those students who seek Level 2 certification, they must meet the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair requirements prior to entry into the course or they must have Level 1 certification.
    This course is designed to meet the California state requirements for the Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) Level 2 training course. This course is required for the advanced level student or journeyman level technician who wishes to become a Smog Check Test and Repair Technician. The student who enrolls in this course must meet the DCA/BAR prerequisite guidelines before entering the course in order to receive a Level 2 certification. This course includes state rules and regulations for Enhanced Area Smog Check; required equipment for testing and repairing vehicles incorporated in the Enhanced Area Smog Check program; baseline testing and common repair procedures used on enhanced area emission related vehicle failures; the safe use and practices of Emission Inspection system equipment, with special attention to safe vehicle/dynamometer testing practices.
  

  • AUTOMECH 91 Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems A6

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: AUTOMECH 73 Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems A6  or DIESL 99 Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: AUTOMECH 73  or DIESL 99 .
    This course covers testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary test equipment. This course is designed to prepare the student to effectively diagnose and repair automotive starting, charging, electrical systems, automotive body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, audio, navigation, and communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, stop/start starters, and computer controlled charging systems.
  
  

  • AUTOMECH 93 Engine Rebuilding

    Units: 6
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 74  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to analyze, adjust, service, and repair gasoline-powered automobile engines. The course includes precision machining operations and the complete rebuilding of an engine.
  

  • AUTOMECH 94 Manual Drivetrain and Axles

    Units: 6
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 72  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to analyze, service, and repair: differentials, standard transmissions and transaxles, dual clutch transmissions, front-wheel drive axles, drivelines, four-wheel drive systems, and clutch systems. 
  
  

  • AUTOMECH 96A Fuel Management and Computer Controls

    Units: 6
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 73  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to troubleshoot and diagnose automotive fuel-injection systems, engine computer systems, and emission systems. The student completing the requirements of AUTOMECH 96A, Fuel Management and Computer Controls, and AUTOMECH 96B, Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls, is eligible to test to receive certification for the approved Clean Air Car course from the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair.

     

  

  • AUTOMECH 96B Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls

    Units: 6
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 73  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to diagnose and repair automotive engine performance problems and driveability malfunction-related failures. The student completing the requirements of AUTOMECH 96A, Fuel Management and Computer Controls, and AUTOMECH 96B, Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls, is eligible to test to receive certification for the approved Clean Air Car course from the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
  

  • AUTOMECH 97 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

    Units: 6
    Advisories: AUTOMECH 72  or AUTOMECH 73  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to analyze, adjust, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles on foreign and domestic automobiles. 
  

  • AUTOMECH 98V Work Experience: Auto Mechanics

    Units: 1-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Students must enroll in a minimum of one course at San Joaquin Delta College in a discipline related to their work experience. This course may be taken concurrently or may have been taken in the semester immediately prior.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational work experience in automotive mechanics. Application of discipline-related skills and knowledge are emphasized. Each student is engaged in specific on-the-job learning activities under the supervision of a work site supervisor and a college internship instructor. Students must work 75 paid or 60 non-paid hours per unit earned. To register, complete an application form available at the Occupational Work Experience (OWE) Office, Holt 140.
  

  • AUTOMECH 99 Advanced Performance and Data Collecting

    Units: 6
    This is an advanced automotive performance course introducing new turbocharger/supercharger systems, cross flow cylinder heads, variable valve timing-Intelligence, variable valve lift, computer data collecting, engine porting, chassis dynamo-meter operations, flow bench and high-performance race specialization applications.
  

  • AUTOMECH /AGEGR 74 Basic Engines

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of two-stroke and four-stroke engines in relationship to oils, lubrication, safety inspections, precision measurements, and related mathematics. Since AUTOMECH 74 and AGEGR 74 are cross listed courses, credit may be awarded for either AUTOMECH 74 or AGEGR 74 but not both.

Biology
  

  • BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry  or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course, intended for majors, will cover principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, biological molecules, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular genetics, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration, and cellular communication. The philosophy of science, methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundational to the course. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID BIOL 190)
  

  • BIOL 2 Zoology/Animal Diversity and Evolution

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is intended for majors, and includes a survey of animal phyla and non-photosynthetic, single-celled, eukaryotic taxa. It covers the comparative structure, function, and life cycles of animals, as well as principles of evolution, taxonomy, and systematics. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, phylogeny, and behavior of animals, as well as principles of evolution, mechanisms of evolutionary change, and speciation. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID BIOL 150)
  

  • BIOL 3 Plant Diversity and Ecology

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is intended for majors and covers comparative diversity, structure, and function of plant, fungal, and protistan phyla. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, taxonomy and systematics. Principles of population and community ecology and ecosystem interactions are emphasized. The course is for the pre-professional student in the biological sciences and is fundamental for the student planning to specialize in forestry, horticulture, agriculture, food processing, pharmacy, and other subjects requiring a scientific knowledge of plant life. Field trips are included. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • BIOL 10 Survey of Biology

    Units: 4
    This course is an introduction to biology for non-majors. Biology includes all aspects of the scientific study of life. In this course, the structure, function, and behavior of organisms are studied at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and environmental levels within an evolutionary conceptual framework. On and off-campus field work is required. The course meets the CSU general education laboratory science requirement and IGETC requirements. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • BIOL 11 Human Biology

    Units: 4
    Advisories: CHEM 3A  with a grade of “C” or better, and successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process .
    This course will introduce the concepts of biology using the biology of humans and human interaction. This course will cover all major subjects in biology including human anatomy, physiology, organ systems, diseases, scientific method, evolution, cell and molecular biology. The course meets the California University (CSU) general education laboratory science requirement and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • BIOL 15 Selected Topics: Biology

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of biology not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • BIOL 22 Introduction to Medical Microbiology

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: BIOL 1  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of microorganisms with the main emphasis on bacteria and the disease process. Laboratory work includes cultural, morphological, growth requirements and biochemical characteristics of microorganisms. Basic laboratory skills of the microbiologist are emphasized.  The course is recommended for the student planning to enroll in the SJDC Nursing Program. The student who plans to transfer to a college or university, which requires a 5 unit course in bacteriology or microbiology, is advised to enroll in BIOL 23 . (CSU)
  

  • BIOL 23 General Microbiology

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: BIOL 1  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is the study of the nature and activities of microorganisms and their relationships to human life and human interest. The laboratory activities include bacteriology and mycological techniques, demonstration of physiological activities, isolation and identification of microorganisms, a student designed independent experiment, and may also include field trips to demonstrate practical applications. This course meets introductory requirements for majors in microbiology and for other students requiring knowledge of microbiology. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • BIOL 30 Human Sexuality

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to human sexuality. It covers the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and historical aspects of human sexuality. Students engage in discussions regarding social and psychological issues of fertility, pregnancy and childbirth, different methods of birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual behavior, homosexuality and bisexuality and intercourse. Students evaluate their own sexual behavior and attitudes. This course is academic rather than therapeutic. Since BIOL 30 and PSYCH 30 are cross listed courses, credit may be awarded for either BIOL 30 or PSYCH 30 but not both. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID PSY 130)
  

  • BIOL 31 Human Anatomy

    Units: 4
    Advisories: BIOL 11  with a grade of “C” or better and successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process .
    This course is a study of the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors. This course covers structure of the human body at the cell, tissue, organ, and system level. A systems approach is taken with microscopy and gross anatomy of all systems. Emphasis is placed on structure-function relationships. This is a majors level course with designed rigor. The laboratory includes study of microscopic specimens, organ and organism dissection, and models. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID BIOL 110B)
  

  • BIOL 32 Human Physiology

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: BIOL 31 Human Anatomy  or BIOL 33 Anatomy & Physiology  or BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology  or BIOL 11 Human Biology  and CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry  or CHEM 1A General Chemistry  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process .
    This course applies physiological principles to the function and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organismal level. Topics include: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. Emphasis is placed on the integration of these systems. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID BIOL 120B)
  

  • BIOL 33 Anatomy & Physiology

    Units: 6
    Advisories: CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry , or CHEM 1A General Chemistry , or one year of High School Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is intended primarily for allied health majors. It covers the structure, function, integration, and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism level, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • BIOL 50SS Special Studies: Biology

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology  and BIOL 2 Zoology/Animal Diversity and Evolution  or BIOL 3 Plant Diversity and Ecology  each with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a minimum of 12 units at the District and have a 2.5 minimum overall grade point average within the course discipline. In addition, an independent study contract must be signed by the student, instructor of record, and dean who will certify the student is qualified for enrollment.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in biology. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • BIOL /PSYCH 30 Human Sexuality

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to human sexuality. It covers the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and historical aspects of human sexuality. Students engage in discussions regarding social and psychological issues of fertility, pregnancy and childbirth, different methods of birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual behavior, homosexuality and bisexuality and intercourse. Students evaluate their own sexual behavior, and attitudes. This course is academic rather than therapeutic. Since BIOL 30 and PSYCH 30 are cross listed courses, credit may be awarded for either BIOL 30 or PSYCH 30 but not both. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID PSY 130)

Business Administration
  

  • BUS 1A Principles of Accounting

    Units: 5
    Advisories: ENG 1A  or ENG 2A  and MATH 37  or MATH 37EX  with a grade of “C” or better. 
    This course is ideal for students who wish to attain a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of accounting. This includes students majoring in accounting (or business administration with accounting concentration), planning to work in the accounting/bookkeeping field or planning to become a Certified Public Accountant. The topics cover fundamental accounting principles and procedures relating to proprietorships and partnerships. The study includes the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting procedures for the entire accounting cycle, accounting for cash, bank reconciliations, receivables, short-term investments, inventories, plant assets, intangible assets, payable and other liabilities, internal control, and payroll. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • BUS 1B Principles of Accounting

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: BUS 1A Principles of Accounting  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of the study of generally accepted accounting principles applied in a corporate environment. It is ideal for students who wish to attain a solid foundation in fundamental principles of accounting. This includes students majoring in accounting (or business administration with accounting concentration), planning to work in the accounting/bookkeeping field or planning to become a Certified Public Accountant. The course examines the corporation topics of equity and debt financing, investments in stock and debt, the statement of cash flows, and the analysis of financial statements. The course introduces the managerial accounting topics of cost accounting, including job order and process cost systems, budgeting, standard costs, incremental analysis and capital budgeting. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
 

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