2021-2022 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
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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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Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECE 15 Selected Topics: Child Development

    Units: .5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of child development not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development

    Units: 3
    This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors will occur. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (UC, CSU, C-ID CDEV 100)
  

  • ECE 24 The Developing Brain and the ECE Classroom

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to a child’s brain physiology and function that will examine current brain research and its relevance to educational practices and the guidance of young children. Current brain research findings in the areas of learning and memory, effects of stress and drugs, emotional and intellectual functioning, and gender differences in brain function and behavior for the developing child will be covered. Overview of the Brain Targeted Teaching Model and its use in the Early Childhood Education classroom will be included. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 25 Observation and Assessment

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children’s development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences are emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. (CSU, C-ID ECE 200)
  

  • ECE 26 Child, Family, and Community

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to examine the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. It examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. The course also explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence. (CSU, C-ID CDEV 110)
  

  • ECE 27 Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course examines the impact of various societal influences on the development of children’s personal and social identity. Covers developmentally appropriate, inclusive, culturally relevant, and anti-bias approaches. Self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes, and bias will be explored. (CSU, C-ID ECE 230)
  

  • ECE 28 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ECE 21  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course provides an introduction laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children birth through middle childhood. It includes the teacher’s role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management. (CSU, C-ID ECE 220)
  

  • ECE 29 ECE Creative Expression and the Arts

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: ECE 31B  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course explores the theory, content and practice of integrating the performing arts into the curriculum design and early learning environments.  Emphasis is placed understanding creativity and aesthetic development of young children.  The course involves the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of play-based visual art, music, movement and creative drama experiences for young children. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 30 Early Childhood Experiences: Language Arts

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: ECE 31B  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the language arts curriculum in early childhood education and the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of language and literacy experiences for young children. Focus is on the development of a positive attitude toward books, reading, listening skills, verbal and written expression. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 31A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an examination of the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. It explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. The course also introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children’s learning, growth, and development. (CSU, C-ID ECE 120)
  

  • ECE 31B Introduction to ECE Curriculum

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 31A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course presents an overview of developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings. (CSU, C-ID ECE 130)
  
  

  • ECE 32B Advanced ECE Practicum

    Units: 4.5
    Prerequisites: ECE 32A Early Childhood Education Practicum-Field Experience  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: TB Clearance within last 12 months, Finger printing/Live Scan, proof of Immunizations (DTAP & MMR).
    This course is designed to prepare the student to teach in various types of early childhood education programs. Observing, planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate learning experiences are exercised as a student teacher in San Joaquin Delta College’s Child Development Center or placement with a certified mentor teacher. Writing learning objectives, assessing children’s behavior, and preparing a professional portfolio is required of all students. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 33 Infant and Toddler Development

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of infants and toddlers from preconception to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. Theoretical frameworks are applied to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. The role of family and relationships in development is emphasized. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 34 Children with Special Needs

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  or FCS 19 Human Development  or H S 19 Human Development  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. It includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process. (CSU)
  
  

  • ECE 36 Activities and Environments for School Age Child Care

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ECE 21  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to focus on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of creative and educational activities suitable for school-age children in child-care programs. Emphasis is placed on providing experiences which stimulate growth, discovery, and learning. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 37 Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  and ECE 31A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: ECE 31B  and ECE 32A  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. Program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures are covered. Administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an early care and education program are examined. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 38 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites:  ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  and ECE 31A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: ECE 31B  and ECE 32A  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course focuses on effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. Legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program will be addressed. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 39 Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 33 Infant and Toddler Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months will be examined. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 40 Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development  with a grade of “C” or better.
    The course focus is on the theoretical underpinnings, current research and best practices for supporting young children’s understanding of math and science in early childhood settings. The development of environments and activities, which foster children’s natural curiosity and encourage exploration, discovery, critical thinking and problem solving relative to STEM concepts is emphasized. Students will acquire knowledge of material selection, inquiry-based activities, and guided discovery teaching methods to promote learning. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 50H Special Studies: Child Development/ECE

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: ECE 31B Introduction to ECE Curriculum  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: 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 Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in the child development/ECE field or a closely related field. The course includes research, directed reading, a special project, fieldwork, or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 63 Child Discipline

    Units: 1
    Advisories: ECE 21  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide teachers and parents with theory and effective techniques related to discipline. Topics include discussions of cultural differences and practical, positive approaches to discipline. (CSU)
  

  • ECE 71 Children, Imagination, and Books

    Units: 1
    This course is recommended for the student, parent, and educator who wants a better understanding of how books contribute to the creativity, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development of young children. Emphasis is placed on the selection and evaluation of children’s literature and the ways in which books can be used to enrich the lives of children.
  

  • ECE 72 Play and Learning

    Units: 1
    Advisories: ECE 21  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to examine play as a learning process for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Social, physical, and intellectual benefits of play are analyzed, and compared to state and federal learning standards. Cross-cultural aspects of play are emphasized.
  

  • ECE 73 Preschool Art

    Units: 1
    This course is an exploration of developmentally appropriate art experiences for children from infancy through eight years, including children with special needs. This course will include the study of child development and artistic expression, appropriate art materials, presentation of materials, formulation of objectives, and direct participation in creative media.
  

  • ECE 74 Preschool Science

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to present an organized, sequential approach to creating a developmentally appropriate science curriculum for infant/toddler, preschool and primary school children. Emphasis is placed on three types of learning: Naturalistic, informal and structured. Integration of science with math, language arts, social studies, art and music is stressed.
  

  • ECE 75 Discovering Child Development

    Units: 2
    This course is an introduction to child development for those interested in the processes and stages of development from infancy through middle childhood. Focus is on the major developmental milestones and how they may be observed in children’s everyday behavior. This course does not meet Community Care Licensing requirements for child growth and development.
  

  • ECE 77 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Units: 3
    This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learning in today’s early childhood education settings. Topics include child growth and development, program planning and management, health and safety, guidance, recreational activities, developmentally appropriate practice, relationships, regulations, policies, standards, supervision and maintenance of classroom environments, professionalism, and classroom management. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in early childhood education classrooms and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus approved classroom teacher. Background clearance and health clearance are required as per site regulations.
  

  • ECE 80 Selected Topics: Child Development

    Units: .5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Child Development not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  

  • ECE 93V Work Experience: Child Development and Education

    Units: 1-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Health & TB Clearance. 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 employed or wanting to gain practical experience working in the early childhood or other education setting. The course objectives are developed by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor. The student will engage in a specific research project or on-the-job learning activities under the supervision of the work site supervisor and college work experience 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.

Economics
  

  • ECON 3 Principles of Microeconomics

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: MATH 92S  and ENG 1A  each with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 5 Principles of Macroeconomics

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: MATH 92S  and ENG 1A  each with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 15 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 50H Special Studies: Economics

    Units: 1-4
    Prerequisites: ECON 5 Principles of Macroeconomics  or ECON 3 Principles of Microeconomics  each with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Present a project proposal acceptable to the instructor and Dean. To qualify for 50H, 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 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)

Education
  

  • EDUC 10 Introduction to Education

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  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 12 Reading Tutoring Techniques

    Units: 3
    Advisories: EDUC 10  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 13 Math Tutoring Techniques

    Units: 3
    Advisories: EDUC 10  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces the concepts and practice of elementary level tutoring in mathematics skills including developing conceptual understanding and the ability to scaffold instruction of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students will work with students Kindergarten through 8th grade. A minimum of 45 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 14 Bilingualism in the Classroom

    Units: 3
    Advisories: EDUC 10  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides an overview of the language factors that impact first and second language acquisitions in the K-12 classrooms and will provide opportunities through which they will build a palette of strategies that can be utilized to enhance language development within the realms of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking. (CSU)
  

  • EDUC 15 Selected Topics: Education

    Units: 0.5-4
    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 70 Paraprofessional Exam Preparation

    Units: 2
    Advisories: EDUC 10  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a comprehensive exam preparation course that covers concepts that will be tested on when taking the Praxis ParaPro Assessment, the exam required to become a Paraprofesional in the CA public school system. Review of foundational topics and basics in math, reading, and speech will be covered and the opportunity to take practice exams are included.
  

  • EDUC 75 Selected Topics: Education

    Units: 0.5-4
    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 15 Selected Topics: Electrical Technology

    Units: 0.5-4
    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 30 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 32 Electrical Motors, Transformers and VFDs

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ELEC 30 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 11 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 36 Advanced Motor Controls

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: ELEC 34 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 37 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: ELEC 30 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 11 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 41 Fire Alarms Systems

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ELEC 30 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 11 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 42 Security Alarms

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: ELEC 30 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 11 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 70 Electrical Codes I

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ELEC 31  or ELEC 77  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 71 Electrical Certification Preparation II

    Units: 0.5-2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Journey level proficiency in the construction electrical field.
    Advisories: ELEC 31  or ELEC 77  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.
  

  • ELEC 73 Construction Safety - OSHA

    Units: 2
    Advisories: ELEC 31  or ELEC 77  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 and attending this course will receive an OSHA 30 Hr. Construction Safety and Health Awareness Card.
  

  • ELEC 75 Selected Topics: Electrical Technology

    Units: 0.5-4
    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 77 Industrial Wiring Methods

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ELEC 30 Fundamentals of Electricity  or ELECT 11 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 80 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.
  

  • ELEC 82 NABCEP Entry Level Test Review

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ELEC 80 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.
  

  • ELEC 87A Electrical Specialization

    Units: 3-4
    Prerequisites: ELEC 31 Electrical Wiring Methods  or ELEC 36 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 70A Electrical Apprenticeship I

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 70B Electrical Apprenticeship II

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course covers DC theory, DC series and parallel circuits, DC combination circuits, principles of electromagnetism, and power generation. Topics include an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  

  • A-ELE 71A Electrical Apprenticeship III

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course covers AC theory, AC generation, use of instruments, and phase and circuit calculations. Topics include an introduction to blueprints.
  

  • A-ELE 71B Electrical Apprenticeship IV

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 72A Electrical Apprenticeship V

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 72B Electrical Apprenticeship VI

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 73A Electrical Apprenticeship VII

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide the student with advanced knowledge of electricity, motor controls, semiconductors, electronic devices, and refrigeration system installation.
  

  • A-ELE 73B Electrical Apprenticeship VIII

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of Motor Control systems and their installation and operation.
  

  • A-ELE 74A Electrical Apprenticeship IX

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 74B Electrical Apprenticeship X

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 75A Basic Electricity

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 75B Advanced Electricity

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 75C Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to include the theory and advanced application of transformers, power circuit breakers, electrical controls and print reading.
  

  • A-ELE 75D Protective Relaying

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is an introduction to the theories and skills involved in basic power system protective relay design and operation.
  

  • A-ELE 75E High Voltage Switching

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 75F Electrical Motors and Controls

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 76 Selected Topics: Electrical Apprenticeship

    Units: 0.5-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    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 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 71 Light Microscopy and Photography

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 72B Ultramicrotomy for Electron Microscopy

    Units: 4.5
    Prerequisites: E M 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This is a lecture and laboratory course which covers the preparation of biological samples for the Transmission Electron Microscope by ultramicrotomy.
  

  • E M 73M Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: E M 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a lecture and laboratory course covering the areas of fractography, integrated circuits, and thin foil preparation.
  

  • E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: E M 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 75B Biological Ultrastructure

    Units: 2
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course presents information about the fine structure and function of cells and tissues.
  
  

  • E M 83M Physical Electron Microscopy Laboratory

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: E M 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  and E M 73M Introduction to Materials Electron Microscopy  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 84B Biological Scanning Electron Microscopy

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a lecture and laboratory course which covers preparation methods for biological specimens for observation in the scanning electron microscope (SEM).
  

  • E M 85M Analytical Scanning Electron Microscopy

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an advanced course in scanning electron microscopy. The course places emphasis on elemental analysis with both energy and wave-length dispersive systems as done on the scanning electron microscope. Quantitative computer assisted analysis constitutes a segment of the course.
  

  • E M 86M Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Operation and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an advanced microscopy lecture and laboratory course specifically dealing with the alignment and operation of the focused ion beam (FIB) instrument and the atomic force microscope.
  

  • E M 87 Electron Microscopy Equipment Maintenance

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: E M 74 Scanning Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: E M 74 .
    This course is designed to provide information and training related to the upkeep and everyday maintenance of equipment usually found in an electron microscope laboratory.
  
  

  • E M 89 Digital Imaging for Microscopy

    Units: 2
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a lecture course which provides information and training related to digitizing, processing, measuring, and analyzing images specifically related to microscopy applications. 
  
  
  

  • E M 96 Selected Topics: Electron Microscopy

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisites: E M 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of electron microscopy not already covered by existing curricula.
  

  • E M 99 Applied Microscopy Principles

    Units: 1-3
    Prerequisites: E M 70 Introductory Techniques for Electron Microscopy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to help other students in hands-on microscopy procedures. The student learns how to assist other students in “hands on” applications. The student performs as microscopy laboratory assistants applying learned material and performing various microscopy-related tasks as directed by an instructor or lab supervisor.

Electronics Technology
  

  • ELECT 11 AC and DC Network Analysis

    Units: 4
    This course is designed to present the fundamental principles of electricity and the passive components in electronics from atomic structure through resonance.  Laboratory exercises are utilized to familiarize the student with basic electronics test equipment and simple AC and DC (Alternating Current and Direct Current) circuits. (CSU)
  

  • ELECT 12 Solid State Devices

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: ELECT 11 AC and DC Network Analysis  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to present the theory, operation, and application of solid-state devices. The course stresses the application of bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, opto-devices, and the thyristor family in rectifier amplifiers, detectors, and other basic systems. Laboratory exercises are utilized to reinforce the theory. (CSU)
  

  • ELECT 13A Digital Logic, Circuits, and Systems

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: ELECT 11 AC and DC Network Analysis  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce digital devices and their applications. Topics include the analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits and the use of MSI, LSI, FPGA and CPLD devices. Students study number systems, binary arithmetic, and Boolean logic. (CSU)
  

  • ELECT 14B Advanced Electronics Troubleshooting

    Units: 2.5
    Advisories: ELECT 11  or ELECT 17  each with a grade of “C” or better or students should have knowledge of automation circuits to better troubleshoot in this course.
    This course is designed to continue the development of identified skills necessary for troubleshooting electronic devices and automation equipment (fanuc robots) through self-study, lecture, and hands-on activities. (CSU)
  

  • ELECT 14C IT Essentials (A+)

    Units: 2.5
    This course includes hardware and software topics relevant to computer (PC) troubleshooting. Skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level ICT professionals emphasis is placed on developing essential troubleshooting and repair skills and preparation for the A+ certifications exam. (CSU)
 

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