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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Fashion
  

  • FASHION 28A Fashion Event Production

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  and FASHION 22 Fashion Promotion and Marketing  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an overview of fashion event production, including market research, audience identification, visual merchandising, direct marketing, sponsorship, press releases, electronic media, publicity and advertising, and the primary purpose—merchandising the product through special events used in the fashion industry. All areas of event production planning from start to finish will be covered: planning through presentation to wrap-up and evaluation. Students will gain direct “hands-on” experience in the design, development, direction and co-ordination of all aspects required to produce a fashion production. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 28B Fashion Event Production Management

    Units: 1.5
    Prerequisites: FASHION 28A Fashion Event Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for students who have completed FASHION 28A  and want to develop further the skills and techniques of event production they were exposed to in FASHION 28A . The student will gain direct “hands-on” experience in the management of a fashion production, including design, development, direction and co-ordination of all aspects of fashion productions and events. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course introduces the student to the basic sewing techniques used in apparel design and production. Students learn to select and use sewing equipment, fabric and patterns, interpret and use commercial patterns, and minor pattern adjustments. Students learn to use industry construction techniques on commercial sewing machines and sergers. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to build on the skills learned in FASHION 30  by introducing intermediate industry sewing techniques, pattern fit and alterations, as well as applying and evaluating appropriate construction methods for garments. Unique fashion fabrics, linings and shaping materials are used. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 32 Advanced Industry Sewing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced methods, techniques, terminology, and equipment used specifically in sample room sewing (as opposed to home sewing), simulating mass production procedures and focusing on the application and evaluation of advanced industrial clothing construction techniques, pattern alterations, and fitting. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 33 Alterations and Fit

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing   with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to fit and alter ready-to-wear or custom garments to customer specifications. The student learns techniques for fitting garments to various body types and the skills for altering commercial and custom patterns, as well as operating home and commercial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and sewing tools. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 36 Flat Pattern I

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the industry techniques of flat pattern-making and basic slopers for the bodice, sleeve, and skirt to standard sizes. Use of slopers as a foundation for designing workroom sample patterns for shirts, blouses, and skirts to industry sizes are discussed and analyzed. Students create style variations by manipulating basic pattern blocks which are transferred from sketches into usable first patterns for apparel productions. Sample garments are then created from the patterns. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 37 Flat Pattern II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 36 Flat Pattern I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of FASHION 36 . Advanced flat patternmaking techniques are emphasized for both woven and knit fabrics. Students draft style variations for sportswear, activewear and outerwear designs using basic pattern blocks. First patterns are developed and sample garments constructed and tested for fit on industry dress forms. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 38 Fashion Design by Draping

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: FASHION 36  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the development of fashion designs through draping fabric on dress forms. Students create patterns from completed drapes and construct slopers, samples and finished garments. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 42 Couture Techniques I-Embellishments

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course will provide students with instruction on the specialist hand stitching skills and decorative techniques of embellishments used in couture sewing. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 50H Special Studies: Fashion

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  each with a grade of “C” 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 fashion. 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)
  

  • FASHION 51 Beginning Fashion Illustration

    Units: 2
    This course is designed to develop rendering skills necessary for the students pursuing a fashion design career. Emphasis is placed on developing basic techniques for drawing the fashion face and proportioned croqius, as well as rendering the figure, fashion garments and fabrics. Students will learn step-by-step techniques of rendering. It is recommended that students be able to read a ruler. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 52 Advanced Fashion Illustration

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 51 Beginning Fashion Illustration  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced graphic skills, including advanced techniques for croqius rendering and the figure in motion, fashion styles and fabrics, as well as flats used in marketing fashion to the retail trade. Advanced mediums, including  pencil, water color, acrylic, colored pencil, and pens are explored. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 54 Collection Design and Production I

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing , FASHION 36 Flat Pattern I , and FASHION 51 Beginning Fashion Illustration  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with the skills to produce a grouping of original apparel garments that would be showcased in an apparel collection. Students apply the skills obtained in previous design and pattern making classes in creating a collection of original garments aimed at a specific target market. Topics include designing a small collection, creating and modifying patterns, constructing original garments, and identifying target consumer markets. Finished collections are showcased on the runway in a fashion show. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 55 Collection Design and Production II

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: FASHION 54 Collection Design and Production I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced skills and experience to produce a grouping of original apparel garments that would be showcased in an apparel collection. Students apply the skills obtained in the previous Collection Design and Production class to the creation of a cohesive collection of original garments aimed at a specific target market. Topics include designing collections from an inspiration, creating and modifying patterns, constructing original garments, and identifying target consumer markets. Finished collections are showcased on the runway in a fashion show. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 75 Selected Topics: Fashion

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

  • FASHION /ID 6 Textiles

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to textiles used in fashion and interiors. Natural and man-made fibers, yarns, fabric construction, coloring and finishing are examined. Emphasis is placed on fabric performance, serviceability, and the consumer’s role in the textile field. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FASHION /ID 18 Consumer Behavior in Fashion and Interiors

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 2 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the important trends in consumer behavior in the fashion and interiors environments. Students will explore the factors that influence consumer purchases of fashion and home goods and patterns of purchasing behavior within the retail environment. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION /ID 19 Retailing Fashion and Interiors

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 2 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides a multi-dimensional approach in educating students for careers in the fashion and interior retail industry by combining studies in business fundamentals with  theory. All phases of retailing for fashion and interiors are covered, including business organization, buying, merchandising, marketing and consumer behavior. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION /ID 21 Trend Forecasting for Fashion & Interiors

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 2 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course will introduce students to forecasting and its use by the creative design industries with the aim of developing an intuitive and intellectual approach to predicting future trends, on both fashion and interiors, as well as consumer behavior and retailing. The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the relationship between forecasting, trend prediction, marketing, economics and style movements. The student will develop research skills in historical context, consumer trends and buying patterns, fads, crazes and cults, all of which play a part in the analysis of style movements. (CSU)

Foster and Kinship Care
  

  • FKC 75 Selected Topics: Foster and Kinship Care

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

French
  

  • FREN 1 Elementary French I

    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 2 Elementary French II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 1 Elementary French I  or two years high school French with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a second semester introduction to the French language and French cultures/geographical areas. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 3 Intermediate French I

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 2 Elementary French II  or three years high school French with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer study at the intermediate level of the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 4 Intermediate French II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 3 Intermediate French I  or four years high school French with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer continued study at the intermediate level of the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 5 Advanced French

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 4 Intermediate French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student with a more detailed study of grammatical concepts, refinement of vocabulary and further practice in composition at a more advanced level. The student will continue the study of literature, culture and civilization. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 15 Selected Topics: French

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

  • FREN 36A Introductory French Conversation

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FREN 1 Elementary French I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to strengthen fundamental communication patterns based on typical daily situations. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 36B Beginning French Conversation

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FREN 2 Elementary French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to achieve conversational ability based on typical daily situations. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 50H Special Studies: French

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: FREN 4 Intermediate French II  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 to allow the student to do advanced work in the language. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 75 Selected Topics: French

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of French not covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.

Geography
  

  • GEOG 1 Physical Geography

    Units: 3
    Advisories: MATH 90  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include: maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 110)
  

  • GEOG 1L Physical Geography Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: GEOG 1 Physical Geography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: GEOG 1 .
    This course is designed as a series of laboratory exercises involving weather, climate and landforms with emphasis on problem solving, map reading and landscape interpretation. The course correlates with topics from Physical Geography. Physical Geography Laboratory plus Physical Geography satisfies the laboratory science requirements for general education. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 111)
  

  • GEOG 2 Cultural Geography

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed as a systematic review of the major topics in human geography: population, culture, (race, language, religion, music), economic activities, settlement patterns, including urbanization, and political geography. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 120)
  

  • GEOG 3 Geography of California

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to California’s unique physical, cultural and economic environments. The emphasis is on the interactions of landforms, climate, natural vegetation, soils and resources with people. The diversity of geographic regions will be analyzed together with human modifications of the landscape. Also, California’s changing demographics will be examined in light of cultural and ethnic distributions and influences. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 140)
  

  • GEOG 10 World Regional Geography

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed to survey the physical, cultural, and economic geography of the world’s regions: Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania using a regional geographic approach. Current events and regional problems are examined. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 125)
  

  • GEOG 15 Selected Topics: Geography

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

  • GEOG 50H Special Studies: Geography

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: GEOG 1 Physical Geography  or GEOG 2 Cultural Geography  or GEOG 3 Geography of California  or GEOG 10 World Regional Geography  each 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 geography. 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)
  

  • GEOG 75 Selected Topics: Geography

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

Geology
  

  • GEOL 1A Physical Geology w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity and effects of tectonic activity. Field trip(s) may be required. This course is designed for science majors. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 101)
  

  • GEOL 1B Historical Geology w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: GEOL 1A Physical Geology w/Lab  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to Earth’s history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. The laboratory component includes geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 111)
  

  • GEOL 2 Introduction to Environmental Science

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  and MATH 90  or high school elementary algebra each with a grade of “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth’s system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. This course is required for the Associate of Science for Transfer degree in Environmental Science. (CSU)
  

  • GEOL 5 Earth Science

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 92S Intermediate Algebra (STEM)  or MATH 92G Intermediate Algebra  each with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: ENG 1A  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 120)
  

  • GEOL 5A Earth Science with Laboratory

    Units: 4
    Advisories: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  and ENG 1A Reading and Composition  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 121)
  

  • GEOL 15 Environmental Geology

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A   and MATH 90  or high school elementary algebra each with a grade of “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology, including the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. The course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (UC, CSU, CID GEOL 130)
  

  • GEOL 15A Environmental Geology w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology with laboratory. Topics include the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. Course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 131)
  

  • GEOL 16 Oceanography

    Units: 3
    Advisories: MATH 90  and ENG 1A  each with a minimum grade of “C”, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Students explore the physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Topics include plate tectonics, waves and tides, ocean circulation, coastal features and beach processes, origin and structure of ocean basins, sediments, ocean chemistry, productivity, life in the ocean, oceans, and climate change. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GEOL 16A Oceanography w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Advisories: ENG 1A  and MATH 90  or high school elementary algebra each with a “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Students explore the physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Topics include plate tectonics, waves and tides, ocean circulation, coastal features and beach processes, origin and structure of ocean basins, sediments, ocean chemistry, productivity, and life in the ocean. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GEOL 25 Selected Topics: Geology

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

  • GEOL 75 Selected Topics: Geology

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

German
  

  • GERM 1 Elementary German I

    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the German language and the cultures of the German-speaking countries. It develops proficiency in elementary German listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It explores the cultures of German-speaking countries by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GERM 2 Elementary German II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: GERM 1 Elementary German I  or two years high school German with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course continues to develop proficiency in German listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on the advanced elementary level. It continues to explore the cultures of German-speaking countries by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)

Graphic Arts
  

  • GRART 1A Digital Imaging I

    Units: 3
    This introductory course covers the core concepts associated with digital imaging. Adobe Photoshop is used for creating, manipulating, and enhancing digital images for print and screen-based media. Students learn how to effectively use this software in a graphic design environment, planning and carrying out professional digital imaging projects. This course introduces both basic visual design concepts and a comprehensive understanding of digital workflow, providing the student with a foundation for print, web, and interactive design projects. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 1B Digital Imaging II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 1A Digital Imaging I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course centers on graphic design process and production employing advanced image editing techniques using the current version of Adobe Photoshop software. In addition to learning advanced capabilities, students will learn how to alter existing images realistically, creatively apply techniques to original artwork and images, visually communicate ideas and messages successfully, and prepare and present their projects to meet professional industry standards. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 2A Graphic Design and Layout I

    Units: 3
    This course prepares students pursuing a career in the graphic communication fields with exploration of the principles of graphic design and layout. Strong emphasis is given to the development of visual acumen. Specific focus will be on design and gestalt principles; integration of text and image on the two-dimensional page; page grid layout, and introduction to typographic exploration. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 2B Graphic Design and Layout II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 2A Graphic Design and Layout I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an in-depth graphic design course focusing on explorations in principles of graphic design and layout. Students will create “real world” projects. Topics include branding, experimental image creation, multi-page publication design, layout design and portfolio design. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 3A Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I

    Units: 3
    This introductory course covers core concepts associated with digital illustration using Adobe Illustrator. Students will explore the techniques and tools used by artists, designers, and illustrators to produce artwork for print, publishing, multi-media graphics, web page design or illustration. This course offers students several processes for designing graphics and illustrations for graphic design. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 3B Digital Illustration for Graphic Design II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 3A Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course covers advanced concepts associated with digital illustration using Adobe Illustrator. It takes an in-depth look at applying digital illustration tools to graphic design investigations. Topics include color, typography, composition, visual theme, drawing technique, and understanding the offset and digital printing processes. Students complete the course with several professionally designed, original illustrations for their portfolios. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 4A Web Design I

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CSW 23  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces design, technical and conceptual aspects of creating web designs. It concentrates on designing standards-based web sites and applying standardized best practices to web design. The course introduces the basics of layout for visual communication by tightly integrating the design concepts with technical execution in a web environment. This course provides an overview of HTML and CSS, usability (UI/UX), project and client management, preparing images for screens, and responsive design. Industry-standard authoring tools are applied. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 4B Web Design II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 4A Web Design I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course covers advanced design concepts and processes for the web with an emphasis on visual design. Various industry standard software applications are employed to create original graphics, control layout and type, process images, and publish professional web pages and/or sites. Topics include an in-depth discussion on the processes and the strategies of combining text, images, animation, video and audio elements to create compelling visual experiences for web users. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 5 Selected Topics: Graphics Arts

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

  • GRART 6A Digital Design for Publication I

    Units: 3
    This course introduces the basic principles of publication design related to print, page layout, composition, and electronic publishing using Adobe InDesign. Principles of typography and the development of the printed page are applied to individual portfolio-quality projects. Areas of focus include book, magazine, and newspaper design. As well as publications such as newsletters, fliers, brochures and posters. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 6B Digital Design for Publication II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 6A Digital Design for Publication I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an in-depth course covering advanced creative layout, production, and electronic publishing in the graphic design industry. Utilizing industry-standard software Adobe InDesign, students will conceive and produce dynamic portfolio-quality projects. Topics include brand and identity design, advertising design, typography, grid, color theory, composition, multipage publication design, brochure and packaging layout, Gestalt principles, basic interactive media design, and book design. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 8 Typography I

    Units: 3
    An introduction to typography for visual communications in the graphic design industries. The course emphasizes the use of typography in the design process, including aspects of analytical and creative design through typical media, for example: a brochure, poster, or magazine ad. Typographic graphic design projects for traditional and emerging technologies will be covered. Students explore the evolution and classification of letterforms from ancient to contemporary, and feature the investigation of structure, format, legibility, and expression. Exercises include both hand and digital skills, with an emphasis on the application of typography. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GRART 50H Special Studies: Graphic Arts

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: GRART 1A Digital Imaging I  or GRART 2A Graphic Design and Layout I  or GRART 4A Web Design I  or GRART 6A Digital Design for Publication I  each 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.
    Advisories: GRART 3A  with a grade of “B” or better.
    This course is designed to allow a qualified student to do advanced work in the field of graphic arts. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, and/or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 69V Internship: Graphic Art Digital Media

    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 internship in graphic art. 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. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 80 Selected Topics: Graphic Arts

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of graphic arts not already covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.
  

  • GRART 98V Work Experience: Graphic Arts

    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.
    Advisories: GRART 1B  or GRART 2B  or GRART 3B  or GRART 4B  or GRART 6B  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational work experience or internship in graphic arts. 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.

Health Education
  

  • H ED 1 Health Education

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of a variety of health-related concepts and increase motivation and desire to take personal responsibility to achieve high level wellness. (UC, CSU)
  

  • H ED 15 Selected Topics: Health Education

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Health Education not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  

  • H ED 30 Community First Aid and Safety

    Units: 2
    This course provides guidelines that enable the citizen responder to give appropriate care, regardless of the type of emergency. It is designed for anyone desiring a general knowledge of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies (coaches, parents, foster parents, teachers, fitness majors, etc.). The following American Red Cross certification examinations are included: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, which is valid for two years. (CSU)
  

  • H ED 31 Emergency Responder

    Units: 3
    This course provides guidelines that equip healthcare and public safety professionals with the training and certifications needed to stay on the job and improve patient outcomes. It is designed to help professional rescuers, health care providers, and others respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. The following American Red Cross certification examinations are included: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers, which is valid for two years. (CSU, C-ID KIN 101)
  

  • H ED 32 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

    Units: 0.5
    This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. The following American Heart Association certification examination is required for an additional fee: BLS for Healthcare Providers, which is valid for two years. (CSU)
  

  • H ED 50H Special Studies: Health Education

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: H ED 1 Health Education  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 open to the student qualified to do advanced work in the field. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study. (CSU)
  

  • H ED 75 Selected Topics: Health Education

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

Health Science
  

  • H S 11 Selected Topics: Health Science

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Health Science not covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  

  • H S 19 Human Development

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an integration of the physiological, cognitive, sociological, and psychological aspects of human development throughout the lifespan. The course is a study of the developmental tasks facing individuals at various points in the life cycle and the ways social interaction and cultural institutions shape the development of the individual. The course is designed as a foundation course for careers in educational, social service, psychological, and health fields. (UC, CSU)
  

  • H S 36 Medical Terminology and Speech

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed to develop a basic medical vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on roots, prefixes, and suffixes that form medical terms. Basic anatomy and physiology is presented as each body system is introduced. (CSU)
  

  • H S 39 Survey of Health Careers

    Units: 2
    This is a survey course designed to provide information about a variety of health careers. This course will assist the student with career planning and development. This course also introduces students to concepts which must be understood before engaging in the helping process. This course assists the student to identify strengths or weaknesses affecting admission into the health professions. Job functions, education, training, and employment opportunities are also included in this course. (CSU)
  

  • H S 43 Nursing Synthesis

    Units: 3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student must possess a license in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Psychiatric Technician, or be eligible to take one of these state board examinations.
    This course is designed to prepare the licensed vocational nurse, psychiatric technician, and graduate of vocational nursing and psychiatric technician programs for entry into an associate degree nursing (ADN) program. The course includes topics not included in vocational nursing (VN) and psychiatric technician (PT) programs: nursing process, role change, research skills, teaching-learning principles and development of the teaching role. The course also includes reviews of medical-surgical nursing, maternal child nursing, pharmacology, and medication calculation to prepare the student for success in an ADN program. (CSU)
  

  • H S 70 Nurse Assistant Training

    Units: 7
    Limitations on Enrollment: Valid CPR card for health workers, possess a livescan background clearance, and admission to the San Joaquin Delta College Certified Nurse Assistant training program based on a random selection.
    Advisories: READING 91B  or H S 36  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to qualify for certification as a nurse assistant. The course’s content follows the statewide approved curriculum designed to meet both federal and state regulations. The course focuses on the more common physical and psychological conditions found in the elderly and the nursing approaches to care of the elderly.
  

  • H S 71 Home Health Aide

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of an accredited CNA course or pending issuance of a CNA license.
    This course is designed to prepare the student to be a certified home health aide. The content follows the approved curriculum specific to federal and California state training regulations. The focus of this course is on the entry-level skills needed for employment as a home health aide.
  

  • H S 72 Introduction to Pharmacology for Health Science

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: BIOL 31 Human Anatomy , or BIOL 32 Human Physiology , or BIOL 33 Anatomy & Physiology , each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to pharmacological concepts for health care workers. The concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, ethical and legal aspects of medication administration, major drug classifications that are used in the treatment of diseases, and drug dosage calculation using dimensional analysis are presented using a body systems approach.
  

  • H S 80 Selected Topics: Health Science

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of health sciences of already covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.
  

  • H S 82 Intravenous Therapy for Health Care Providers

    Units: 1
    Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Psychiatric Technician Program or have completed the first semester of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
    This course presents principles that pertain to the implementation and management of intravenous therapy. Content will include review of anatomy of the vascular system, principles of intravenous hydration and safety concerns in addition to student participation in venipuncture, initiation of intravenous therapy and management of intravenous fluids.
  

  • H S 84 Basic Electrocardiograph Reading

    Units: 1
    This course is an elementary course designed to introduce the basic concepts related to electrocardiography, such as the pertinent anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, the systemic interpretation of tracings, and the recognition of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms.
  

  • H S 85 Survey of Rad Tech Careers

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: BIOL 31 Human Anatomy , BIOL 32 Human Physiology , ENG 1A Reading and Composition , H S 36 Medical Terminology and Speech , and MATH 92S Intermediate Algebra (STEM)  or high school intermediate algebra each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is a survey course designed to provide information about a variety of careers in radiologic technology (RadTech). This course will assist the student with career planning and development in the field of RadTech. This course also introduces students to the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills before completing a RadTech Program. This course assists the student to identify strengths or weaknesses affecting admission into the RadTech profession. Job functions, education, training, and employment opportunities are also included in this course.
  

  • H S 86 Healthcare Study Skills

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program or Admission to the Psychiatric Technician Program.
    This is an introductory course designed to enhance study skills for nursing or psychiatric technician students who have been admitted to either program. Topics will include an overview and orientation to both programs, discussions on professionalism, time management, and student expectations which are delineated in the Student Handbooks. An orientation to technological platforms utilized in the health care curriculum, program-specific assignments, critical thinking, and effective learning as well as test-taking strategies geared to optimize student performance will be explored.
  

  • H S 93V Work Experience: Health Science

    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 health science. 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 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 Health and Fitness TrAC Office, Locke 203.
  

  • H S 95 Healthcare Study Skills

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program or Admission to the Psychiatric Technician Program.
    An introductory course designed to enhance study skills for nursing or psychiatric technician students who have been admitted to either program. Topics will include an overview and orientation to both programs, discussions on professionalism, time management, and student expectations which are delineated in the Student Handbooks. An orientation to technological platforms utilized in the health care curriculum, program-specific assignments, critical thinking, and effective learning as well as test-taking strategies geared to optimize student performance will be explored.
  

  • H S /FCS 19 Human Development

    Units: 3
    This course is an integration of the physiological, cognitive, sociological, and psychological aspects of human development throughout the lifespan. The course is a study of the developmental tasks facing individuals at various points in the life cycle and the ways social interaction and cultural institutions shape the development of the individual. The course is designed as a foundation course for careers in educational, social service, psychological, and health fields. (UC, CSU)

Heating, AC, Refrigeration
  

  • HVACR 70A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

    Units: 2.5
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the proper skills required to maintain and service refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The student learns how to charge, evacuate, and recover refrigerants utilizing common equipment found in the industry.
  

  • HVACR 70B Intermediate Refrigeration

    Units: 2.5
    Prerequisites: HVACR 70A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to develop skills necessary to service and repair systems found in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
  

  • HVACR 70C Advanced Refrigeration

    Units: 2.5
    Prerequisites: HVACR 70B Intermediate Refrigeration  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to develop skills necessary to service and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. The student works on industrial systems as well as other advanced projects.
  

  • HVACR 71A Air Conditioning Components and Circuits

    Units: 6
    This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of heating and air conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the electrical and mechanical theories of operation related to common heating and air conditioning equipment. The course includes basic electricity, basic circuits, common electrical components, and applications to heating and air conditioning.
  

  • HVACR 71B Air Conditioning Troubleshooting

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: HVACR 71A Air Conditioning Components and Circuits  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to enable the student to develop skills necessary to properly install split and packaged air conditioning systems. This course includes operation, maintenance, and repair procedures for various heating and air conditioning systems.
  

  • HVACR 71C Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pumps

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: HVACR 71B Air Conditioning Troubleshooting  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical operation of heat pumps and chilled water systems. The course includes sequence of operation, temperature, pressure, and electrical analysis.
  

  • HVACR 71D Commercial Air Conditioning Design and Operation

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: HVACR 71C Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pumps  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to develop skills necessary for calculating residential and commercial cooling loads and duct design. The course includes chiller operation and maintenance.
  

  • HVACR 72A Intro to Residential Gas Heating

    Units: 2.5
    This course is designed to introduce the selection, application, and maintenance of Gas Furnaces generally found in the Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. The course includes the different types of Gas Furnaces found in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Various test instrumentation is used to evaluate operation of Gas Furnaces.
  

  • HVACR 72B Commercial Gas Heating Devices

    Units: 2.5
    Prerequisites: HVACR 72A Intro to Residential Gas Heating  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to basic commercial gas heating systems and air flow.
 

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