American River College Degrees and Certificates


Discipline Category:


090000 -- Engineering and Industrial Technologies
Instructional programs in the mathematical and natural sciences utilizing the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of human beings. Instructional programs in technology that require the application of scientific and engineering knowledge, methods, and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals.

DEGREES:

Engineering, General (requires Calculus) (Transfer)
Engineering: Transfer

Properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature that are made economically useful to humans.
Units needed for degree: 70 units

Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry)
Engineering Technology

Technical support of engineering, including the use of civil and mechanical engineering principles, physical sciences, basic physics, mathematics, surveying, materials testing, hydraulics and pneumatics, and the preparation of plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Electronic Systems Technology

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for degree: 37 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Mechtronics

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for degree: 36 units

Diesel Technology
Diesel Technology

Repair and maintenance of diesel engines in vehicles, ships, locomotives, and construction equipment, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.
Units needed for degree: 28 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Analysis

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for degree: 52 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Component Service Technician

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for degree: 40 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for degree: 60 units

Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Technology [AS degree]

Repair and refinishing of automotive vehicle panels and bodies, straightening of vehicle frames and unibodies, and replacement of damaged vehicle glass.
Units needed for degree: 33.5 units

Carpentry
Carpenter Apprenticeship

Layout, fabrication, erection, and installation of structures using common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, and blueprint reading.
Units needed for degree: 36.5 units

Electrical
Electrical Apprenticeship

Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial electric power wiring and motors, controls, and electrical-distribution panels.
Units needed for degree: 33 units

Electrical
Electrical Sound and Communications Apprenticeship

Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial electric power wiring and motors, controls, and electrical-distribution panels.
Units needed for degree: 18 units

Drywall and Insulation
Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and use of equipment in drywall installation, taping, and insulation.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Drafting Technology
Design Technology

Planning, preparation, and interpretation of various engineering sketches for design and drafting duties, for circuits, machines, structures, weldments, or architectural plans. Includes the application of advanced computer software and hardware (Computer Assisted Drafting and Computer Assisted Design) to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects.
Units needed for degree: 39 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Ironworkers Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for degree: 38 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for degree: 38 units

Welding Technology
Welding Technology

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for degree: 37 units



CERTIFICATES:

Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry)
Engineering Technology

Technical support of engineering, including the use of civil and mechanical engineering principles, physical sciences, basic physics, mathematics, surveying, materials testing, hydraulics and pneumatics, and the preparation of plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
Units needed for certificate: 41 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Advanced Electronics and Telecommunications

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for certificate: 17 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Digital Repair and Upgrade Technician

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for certificate: 15 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Electronic Systems Technology

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for certificate: 37 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Mechtronics

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for certificate: 36 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Solar Energy Systems Design, Estimation & Sales

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Solar Energy Technology

Theory and application of electric and electronic systems and components, including circuits, electro-magnetic fields, energy sources, communications devices, radio, and television circuits, computers, and other electric and electronic components and devices.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units

Industrial Electronics
CMOS Mask Design

Assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes fabrication and assembly of electronic and related components.
Units needed for certificate: 12 units

Industrial Electronics
Robotics

Assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes fabrication and assembly of electronic and related components.
Units needed for certificate: 15 units

Telecommunications Technology
Fiber Optics

Application of engineering principles and technical skills to design and implementation of telecommunications systems. Includes communication protocols, data networking, digital compression and signal processing, satellite and microwave technology.
Units needed for certificate: 17 units

Telecommunications Technology
Telecommunication Specialist

Application of engineering principles and technical skills to design and implementation of telecommunications systems. Includes communication protocols, data networking, digital compression and signal processing, satellite and microwave technology.
Units needed for certificate: 22 units

Diesel Technology
Clean Diesel Technology

Repair and maintenance of diesel engines in vehicles, ships, locomotives, and construction equipment, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Diesel Technology
Diesel Technology

Repair and maintenance of diesel engines in vehicles, ships, locomotives, and construction equipment, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Automotive Technology
Air Conditioning Service

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 16 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Analysis

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 52 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Claims Estimator

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 21 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Component Service Technician

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 40 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Service Technician

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 36 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 60 units

Automotive Technology
Extreme Tuner

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 34 units

Automotive Technology
Parts and Service

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 17 units

Automotive Technology
Transmission Service

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 28 units

Automotive Technology
Undercar Service

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 17 units

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Transportation Technology
Alternative Fuels

Conversion to, installation of, and maintenance of electric vehicles, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, hybrid fuel technologies, and related systems.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units

Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Technology { C}

Repair and refinishing of automotive vehicle panels and bodies, straightening of vehicle frames and unibodies, and replacement of damaged vehicle glass.
Units needed for certificate: 33.5 units

Carpentry
Carpenter Apprenticeship

Layout, fabrication, erection, and installation of structures using common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, and blueprint reading.
Units needed for certificate: 36.5 units

Electrical
Electrical Apprenticeship

Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial electric power wiring and motors, controls, and electrical-distribution panels.
Units needed for certificate: 33 units

Electrical
Electrical Residential Apprenticeship

Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial electric power wiring and motors, controls, and electrical-distribution panels.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units

Electrical
Electrical Sound and Communications Apprenticeship

Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial electric power wiring and motors, controls, and electrical-distribution panels.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units

Electrical
Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee

Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial electric power wiring and motors, controls, and electrical-distribution panels.
Units needed for certificate: 28.5 units

Drywall and Insulation
Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and use of equipment in drywall installation, taping, and insulation.
Units needed for certificate: 41 units

Drafting Technology
Design Technology

Planning, preparation, and interpretation of various engineering sketches for design and drafting duties, for circuits, machines, structures, weldments, or architectural plans. Includes the application of advanced computer software and hardware (Computer Assisted Drafting and Computer Assisted Design) to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects.
Units needed for certificate: 39 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Apprenticeship: Sheet Metal-Residential

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for certificate: 28 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Ironworkers Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for certificate: 41 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for certificate: 38 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for certificate: 38 units

Welding Technology
Welding Technology: Shielded Metal Arc Plate & Pipe Welding

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for certificate: 12 units

Welding Technology
Welding Technology: Welding Metallurgy & Inspection

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for certificate: 14 units


Important Note: The information contained within this application is derived from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office databases managed by Academic Affairs. It is a compilation of the Taxonomy of Programs, 6th Edition and a compiled list of system-approved academic programs for each college. This information presented is for planning purposes only. We strongly recommend you contact the community colleges and discuss the details for their academic offerings.