2018-2019 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog [ARCHIVED 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. Check the current Schedule of Classes for details. 

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Dramatic Arts

  
  • DRAMA 005 Selected Topics: Drama


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of drama not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 006A Improvisational Theatre I


    Units: 3
    This course is designed as an introduction to theatre games and improvisational techniques such as “long form improv”. The student will examine and explore non-scripted creative expression and interaction. The course will culminate in an improvisational performance for an invited audience.(CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 006B Improvisational Theatre II


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 006A Improvisational Theatre I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed as continued study of theatre games and improvisational techniques such as “long form improv”. The student will examine and explore non-scripted creative expression and interaction. The course will culminate in an improvisational performance for an invited audience.(CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 010 Introduction to Theatre


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Reading level II.
    This course is a survey course focusing on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Periods, styles, and genres of theatre will be explored through play reading, discussion, and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. (UC, CSU, C-ID THRT 111, C-ID THRT 112)
  
  • DRAMA 015 Make-Up for The Theatre


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to provide study of the theory and techniques of make-up for the theatre. Topics included are straight, age, and character make-up, beard construction, and special effects. Laboratory sessions and work on a make-up crew for college productions or a special project are required. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 175)
  
  • DRAMA 016A History of Theatre: Primitive to the 18th Century


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Reading level II.
    This course is designed to introduce the physical structure, representative plays, practices, and theatre traditions from primitive times to the 18th century. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 113)
  
  • DRAMA 016B History of Theatre: 18th Century to Present


    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory Reading Level II.
    This course is designed to introduce the scenic styles, theatre architecture, representative plays, practices and theatre traditions from the 18th century to the present in Europe and America. Influences derived from the Asian theatre are also included. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 019A Introduction to Stagecraft


    Units: 4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level II.
    This course is an introductory lecture, demonstration and laboratory experience focusing on stage scenery production. An introduction to stage costume, lighting, and sound production are also included. Participation on construction crews for Theatre Arts productions is required. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 171)
  
  • DRAMA 019B Principles of Stage Design


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 019A Introduction to Stagecraft  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of stagecraft design, stagecraft research techniques, and stagecraft production organization as it pertains to scenery, lighting, sound, and costuming. Students study the aesthetics, practical applications, and the principles of set, sound, lighting, and costume production as it applies to the theatre performance. Participation in backstage crews for Theatre Arts productions is required. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 172)
  
  • DRAMA 020 Scenic Painting


    Units: 3
    Advisories: DRAMA 019A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of scenic painting. The course focuses on the tools, materials, and techniques of the scenic artist for live theatre. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 021 Stage Sound


    Units: 3
    Advisories: DRAMA 019A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of theatrical sound design and engineering. The course introduces the theory and practice of sound design and engineering and practical experience with a wide variety of sound equipment. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 022 Stage Lighting


    Units: 3
    Advisories: DRAMA 019A   with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introductory course in stage lighting for live theatrical production. Stage lighting technology and lighting design principles are explored. Practical application of lighting principles is emphasized. (CSU, UC, C-ID THTR 173)
  
  • DRAMA 023 Stage Costume


    Units: 3
    Advisories: DRAMA 019A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is study in costume design and production and its practical application to drama production. Emphasis will be placed on costume construction and production organization, using hands-on activity in support of workshop productions. (CSU, UC, C-ID THTR 174)
  
  • DRAMA 024 Scenic Construction


    Units: 3
    Advisories: DRAMA 019A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an intermediate course in scenic construction. Students study tools, materials, and techniques used in the construction of scenery for live theatrical performance. Emphasis is placed on traditional construction techniques using wood, metal, and plastics. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 025A Theatre Production: Acting


    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is rehearsal and performance for public presentation. Emphasis is placed on individual initiative, dependability, development, and participation. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 191)
  
  • DRAMA 025B Theatre Production: Crew


    Units: 1-3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is a laboratory in rehearsal, performance and production crew work, with emphasis placed on solving the problems of production by preparing plays for public performance. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 192)
  
  • DRAMA 027A Repertory Workshop: Acting I


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is a beginning course in rehearsal and performance of one or more workshop productions. Emphasis is placed on solving the problems of acting in a live production, such as character development. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 027B Repertory Workshop: Acting II


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 027A Repertory Workshop: Acting I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is an intermediate course in rehearsal and performance of one or more workshop productions. Emphasis is placed on solving the problems of acting in a live production. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 027C Repertory Workshop: Acting III


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 027B Repertory Workshop: Acting II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is an advanced intermediate course in rehearsal and performance of one or more workshop productions. Emphasis is placed on solving the problems of acting in a live production. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 027D Repertory Workshop: Acting IV


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 027C Repertory Workshop: Acting III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is an advanced course in rehearsal and performance of one or more workshop productions. Emphasis is placed on solving the problems of acting in a live production. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 029A Repertory Workshop: Crew I


    Units: 1-2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is a beginning course rehearsal, performance, and crew work where emphasis is placed on solving the problems of production by preparation of small cast plays or one-acts for public performance. Which may include stage and production crew duties such as stagehand, wardrobe crew, carpenter, electrician, etc. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 029B Repertory Workshop: Crew II


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 029A Repertory Workshop: Crew I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is an intermediate course in rehearsal, performance, and crew work where emphasis is placed on solving the problems of production by preparation of small cast plays or one-acts for public performance. Which may include stage and production crew duties such as light/sound operator, flyman, followspot operator, etc. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 029C Repertory Workshop: Crew III


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 029B Repertory Workshop: Crew II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is an advanced intermediate course in rehearsal, performance, and crew work where emphasis is placed on solving the problems of production by preparation of small cast plays or one-acts for public performance. Which may include stage and production crew duties such as deck manager, assistant master electrician, wardrobe crew head, etc. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 029D Repertory Workshop: Crew IV


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 029C Repertory Workshop: Crew III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is an advanced course in rehearsal, performance, and crew work where emphasis is placed on solving the problems of production by preparation of small cast plays or one-acts for public performance. Which may include stage and production crew duties such as stage manager, scenic designer, lighting designer, costume designer. (CSU, UC)
  
  • DRAMA 031 Acting I: Introduction to Acting


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce basic principles of acting including ensemble interaction, character study, expressive dynamics, and the rehearsal process. The student will examine an integration of theatre games, exercises, improvisation, and scene study culminating in a final presentation of a partner scene. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 151)
  
  • DRAMA 032 Voice and Speech for the Actor


    Units: 2
    Development of voice and speech to strengthen, support, and vary the quality of the voice through practice of basic relaxation techniques, breath, resonance, articulation, and projection. The course focuses on pitch, stress, rate, quality, and inflection through a variety of material and the uses of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA-narrow transcription) to enhance clarity of speech on stage. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 033 Movement for the Actor


    Units: 2
    This course provides foundations, principles, and exercises designed to aid the actor`s exploration of the body as the core instrument and mode of expression. Actors will work with body alignment in order to create a neutral palate for the actor`s work to begin. Techniques explored will include: Viewpoints, mask, dance, gesture, and psycho-physical acting. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 034 Acting II: Intermediate Acting


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 031 Acting I: Introduction to Acting  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course follows Acting I and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 035 Classical and Shakespearean Acting


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites:  DRAMA 031 Acting I: Introduction to Acting , with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continued exploration of the theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. Emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through textual and character analysis, monologues, and scenes using Shakespearean and other classical texts. The student will examine the approach to structure and meter of verse as well as the voice and movement needs to demystify the approach to styles of acting used in classical theatre from the Greeks through the Restoration. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 038 Acting for the Camera


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites:  DRAMA 031 Acting I: Introduction to Acting , with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to examine the skills and techniques necessary for acting in the film and television media. Studies include camera orientation and terminology, on-camera scene study, monologues, improvisation, and acting for commercials. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 039 Principles of Directing


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 031 Acting I: Introduction to Acting  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce basic principles of directing including the preparation of a play script from the first reading, through casting, rehearsals, and performance. The student will examine the basic function of the stage director as emphasis will be placed on theory of directing as well as on its practical application for the stage.(CSU)
  
  
  • DRAMA 040B Technical Theatre Portfolio II


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 040A Technical Theatre Portfolio I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an intermediate course in the development of the technical theatre portfolio. Emphasis is placed on the creation and documentation of portfolio projects, and the process of seeking employment in technical theatre. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 040C Technical Theatre Portfolio III


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 040B Technical Theatre Portfolio II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an advanced intermediate course in the development of the technical theatre portfolio. The course focuses on the creation, documentation and critique of portfolio projects, and the process of seeking employment in technical theatre. (CSU)
  
  • DRAMA 040D Technical Theatre Portfolio IV


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DRAMA 040C Technical Theatre Portfolio III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an advanced course in the development of the technical theatre portfolio. Emphasis is placed on the development, documentation, and critique of portfolio projects, and the job application and interview process for technical theatre. (CSU)
  
  
  • DRAMA 044A Traditional Theatre Production: Acting


    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This is a course in rehearsal and performance of traditional theatre for a live audience. It includes acting, stage movement, rehearsal and public performance. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(1). (CSU, C-ID THTR 191)
  
  • DRAMA 044B Traditional Theatre Production: Crew


    Units: 1-3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is a course in rehearsal, performance, and production crew work where emphasis is placed on solving the problems of production by preparation of public performance for a traditional theatre audience. This course is repeatable as per Title 5, section 55041(a)(1). (CSU,C-ID THTR 192)
  
  • DRAMA 047A Musical Theatre Production: Acting


    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is designed to teach the student how to perform in the genre of musical theatre. Emphasis is placed on learning how to make believable transitions in characterizations from acting, to singing, and to dancing. History and styles of musicals are included. The course is not designed to teach the basic elements of acting, singing, or dancing, but rather how to coordinate them. (UC, CSU, C-ID THTR 191)
  
  • DRAMA 047B Musical Theatre Production: Crew


    Units: 1-3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is a beginning course in rehearsal, performance, and production crew work where emphasis is placed on solving the problems of musical theatre production by preparation of public performance. (UC, CSU,C-ID THTR 192)
  
  
  • DRAMA 075 Selected Topics: Drama


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Drama not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  
  • DRAMA 101 Creative Seniors: Drama


    Units: 0
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to work with a variety of theatre performance practices, including rehearsal and performance, technical areas and activities related to “front of the house” duties. Emphasis is placed on work as an individual as well as in ensemble settings.

Economics

  
  • ECON 003 Principles of Microeconomics


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or minimum level of 4 on the math placement test.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    Advisories: MATH 092S  and ENG 001A  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers. Topics include scarcity, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. (UC,CSU, C-ID ECON 201)
  
  • ECON 005 Principles of Macroeconomics


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or minimum level of 4 on the math placement test.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    Advisories: MATH 092S  and ENG 001A  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    An introductory course focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Topics include: market systems, aggregate measures of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics, and economic growth. (UC, CSU, C-ID ECON 202)
  
  • ECON 013 Global Economics


    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 001A  with a minimum grade of “C”.
    This course presents issues concerning the contemporary global economy from historical, political, and economic perspectives. It is suitable for students from all majors and backgrounds and anyone interested in learning about global economic issues. (UC, CSU)
  
  • ECON 015 Selected Topics: Economics


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of economics not already covered by existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • ECON 050H Special Studies: Economics


    Units: 1-4
    Prerequisites: ECON-001A, Principles of Macroeconomics, or ECON-001B, Principles of Microeconomics, each with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Present a project proposal acceptable to the instructor and division dean. To qualify for 050H, a student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Division Dean.
    This course is designed to allow the qualified students to do advanced work in the field. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study. (CSU)
  
  • ECON 075 Selected Topics: Economics


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Economics not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Education

  
  • EDUC 010 Introduction to Education


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 001A Reading and Composition  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today`s contemporary schools, Transitional Kindergarten through grade 12 (TK-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California`s Common Core content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California`s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. Fingerprint clearance and TB clearance are required.(UC, CSU, C-ID EDUC 200)
  
  • EDUC 012 Reading Tutoring Techniques


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 079 Preparatory English , with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: EDUC 010  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces the concepts and practice of elementary level tutoring in reading. Students will work with emergent readers in grades kindergarten through third grade, or with English Language Development (ELD) students. A minimum of 36 hours of field experience is required. TB test and fingerprint clearances are required. This course is recommended for students considering a career in teaching. (CSU)
  
  • EDUC 015 Selected Topics: Education


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Department not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • EDUC 075 Selected Topics: Education


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Education not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Electrical Technology

  
  • ELEC 015 Selected Topics: Electrical Technology


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one specialized areas of Electrical Technology not already covered by the existing curriculum.(CSU)
  
  • ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity


    Units: 5
    This course is designed to present the fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism and alternative energy. The student is introduced to the concepts and applications through lecture and laboratory for both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). The student develops skills in the measurement, construction, and analysis of electrical circuits. (CSU)
  
  
  • ELEC 032 Electrical Motors, Transformers and VFDs


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce the theory of Direct Current and Alternating Current (DC/AC) motors and alternators. Single-phase transformers, three-phase transformers and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are included. (CSU)
  
  
  • ELEC 036 Advanced Motor Controls


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: ELEC 034 Motor Controls  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces the theory and application of advanced motor controls. Major emphasis is placed on industrial motor control systems and processes. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 037 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces the fundamentals of the operation and use of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The PLC uses programmable memory to store instructions and executes specific functions that include on/off control, timing, counting, and sequencing arithmetic used in process and machine control systems. PLC principles, hardware, and software will be emphasized. Ladder logic is used in programming and troubleshooting the PLC. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 040 Electrical Certification Preparation II


    Units: 0.5-2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Journey level proficiency in the construction electrical field.
    Advisories: ELEC 031  or ELEC 077  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student seeking a state electrical license with review of the National Electrical Code and preparation for the State Electrical Certification Exam. Topics include code requirements for electrical conductor sizing and protection, conductor resistance, voltage drops, residential unit loads, commercial unit loads Delta/Delta and Delta/Wye transformers. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 041 Fire Alarms Systems


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to fire alarm systems. Different types of alarm systems will be stressed along with the codes and standards for commercial and residential fire alarm applications. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 042 Security Alarms


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to security alarms. Covered in this course will be the codes that cover this topic and the individual types of systems currently available and in use in the public sector. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 043 Fiber Optic Systems


    Units: 2
    Advisories: ELEC 030  or ELECT 011  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to fiber optic systems installed by electricians. Topics include safety in the handling of fiber optic cables, codes, selection of cables and raceways, termination and splicing methods and procedures, and best practices as required by the industry. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 051 Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Systems


    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) concepts, applications, and the solar energy industry. It includes basics of electricity, load estimation, energy efficiency, solar site surveying, PV system components, sizing, financial analysis, design, installation concepts, and maintenance. It also introduces industry organizations such as the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and industry examination requirements. (CSU)
  
  
  • ELEC 053 NABCEP Entry Level Test Review


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ELEC 051 Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Systems , with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an advanced course in solar photovoltaic systems (PV) and prepares students for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge examination. Topics include PV system sizing, design, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 070 Electrical Codes I


    Units: 3
    Advisories: ELEC 031  or ELEC 077  each with a grade of “C” or better or recommended 3 or more years of field experience as an electrician.
    This course provides preparation for students taking the State of California`s General Electrician Journeyman Certification examination. Topics include review of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical math, electrical load calculations, and code requirements for electrical circuits, motors, transformers, raceways, outlet boxes and junction boxes.
  
  • ELEC 071 Electrical Certification Preparation II


    Units: 0.5-2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Journey level proficiency in the construction electrical field. or.
    Advisories: ELEC 031  or ELEC 077  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student seeking a state electrical license with review of the National Electrical Code and preparation for the State Electrical Certification Exam. Topics include code requirements for electrical conductor sizing and protection, conductor resistance, voltage drops, residential unit loads, commercial unit loads Delta/Delta and Delta/Wye transformers. (CSU)
  
  • ELEC 073 Construction Safety - OSHA


    Units: 2
    Advisories: ELEC 031  or ELEC 077  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to requirements on job-sites, OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Students successfully completing this course will receive an OSHA 30 Hr. Construction Safety and Health Awareness Card.
  
  • ELEC 075 Selected Topics: Electrical Technology


    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of electrical technology not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  
  
  • ELEC 077 Industrial Wiring Methods


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce the application of wiring methods, controls, and machines in commercial and industrial situations. The code and theory covering such applications are emphasized.
  
  • ELEC 087A Electrical Specialization


    Units: 3-4
    Prerequisites: ELEC 031 Electrical Wiring Methods  or ELEC 036 Advanced Motor Controls  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to assist the advanced student in gaining a greater knowledge of a specialized area of the electrical trade. The work to be covered is developed between student and instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Electrical Technology: Apprenticeship

  
  • A-ELE 070A Electrical Apprenticeship I


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    An introduction to electrical apprenticeship, electrical shop practices, basic electrical layout, tools of the trade, and construction materials. Topics include working with electrical related mathematics, basic electrical formulas and an introduction to conduit fabrication.
  
  • A-ELE 070B Electrical Apprenticeship II


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course covers DC theory, DC series and parallel circuits, DC comination circuits, principles of electromagnetism, and power generation. Topics include an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  
  • A-ELE 071A Electrical Apprenticeship III


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course covers AC theory, AC generation, use of instruments, and phase and circuit calculations. Topics include an introduction to blueprints.
  
  • A-ELE 071B Electrical Circuits and Equipment


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical test equipment, inductance, capacitance, transformers, and commercial construction drawings.
  
  • A-ELE 072A Electrical Motors


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical grounding, resonance circuits, high and low voltage wiring systems and electrical motors.
  
  • A-ELE 072B Electrical Motor Control Systems


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the fundamentals of three-phase transformers, direct current motors, motor starters, control systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  
  • A-ELE 073A Electrical Motor Control Circuits


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide the student with advanced knowledge of electricity, motor controls, semiconductors, electronic devices, and refrigeration system installation.
  
  • A-ELE 073B Motor Control Systems


    Units: 4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Indentured Apprentice.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of Motor Control systems and their installation and operation.
  
  • A-ELE 074A Programmable Logic Controllers and Variable Frequency Drives


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the fundamentals of electronic devices, digital logic circuits, process control, programmable logic controllers, and variable frequency drives.
  
  • A-ELE 074B Advanced Electrical Applications


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of electrical code, automation systems, network systems, electrical project supervision and basic welding.
  
  • A-ELE 075A Basic Electricity


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide a background in basic electricity. The course includes theory and applications of electricity, Ohm`s Law, magnetism, power and circuits.
  
  • A-ELE 075B Advanced Electricity


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to provide a background in the theory and application of advanced electricity. Topics included are alternating current, inductance, capacitance, transformers, circuits, and vectors related to motor and generators.
  
  • A-ELE 075C Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to include the theory and advanced application of transformers, power circuit breakers, electrical controls and print reading.
  
  • A-ELE 075D Protective Relaying


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is an introduction to the theories and skills involved in basic power system protective relay design and operation.
  
  • A-ELE 075E High Voltage Switching


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed for the student to acquire the knowledge necessary to perform high voltage switching (12,000 volts and above). Emphasis will be placed on theory and hands-on application.
  
  • A-ELE 075F Electrical Motors and Controls


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This course is designed to present the application of wiring methods and control circuit design for power plants. The course includes interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting control circuits.
  
  • A-ELE 076 Selected Topics: Electrical Apprenticeship


    Units: 0.5-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Limitations on Enrollment: Indentured Apprenticeship.
    This topics course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of electrical technology not already covered by existing curricula. Transferability of units will be determined by the receiving authority.

Electron Microscopy

  
  • E M 070 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy


    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level II.
    This course is a beginning electron microscopy lecture and laboratory course dealing with the alignment and operation of the transmission electron microscope (TEM) as well as the preparation of particles and replicas for viewing on the TEM. The course includes individual training in the use of the TEM and techniques for photography.
  
  • E M 071 Light Microscopy and Photography


    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level II.
    This course covers the fundamentals of digital photography for scientific applications. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and operation of the optical microscope and digital imaging.
  
  • E M 072B Ultramicrotomy for Electron Microscopy


    Units: 4.5
    Prerequisites: E M 070 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level II.
    This is a lecture and laboratory course which covers the preparation of biological samples for the Transmission Electron Microscope by ultramicrotomy.
  
  • E M 073M Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: E M 070 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level II.
    This course is a lecture and laboratory course covering the areas of fractography, integrated circuits, and thin foil preparation.
  
  • E M 074 Scanning Electron Microscopy


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: E M 070 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory Reading Level II.
    This course is designed to provide the student with techniques necessary to prepare specimens, both organic and inorganic, for the scanning electron microscope. The student becomes familiar with the operating modes of the scanning electron microscope and the energy dispersive X-ray system. High resolution systems and computer imaging constitute part of the course.
  
  • E M 075B Biological Ultrastructure


    Units: 2
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory Reading Level II.
    This course presents information about the fine structure and function of cells and tissues.
  
  
  • E M 083M Physical Electron Microscopy Laboratory


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: E M 070 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  and E M 073M Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory Reading Level II.
    This course is a lecture and laboratory course covering preparation, handling, and examinations of thin film electron transmission samples and other materials. The course also covers interpretation of electron micrograph images and reciprocal lattice patterns in electron diffraction in crystals.
  
  • E M 084B Biological Scanning Electron Microscopy


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: E M 074 Scanning Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level II.
    This course is a lecture and laboratory course which covers preparation methods for biological specimens for observation in the scanning electron microscope (SEM).
 

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