Bakersfield 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

Properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature that are made economically useful to humans.
Units needed for degree: 50 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: 40 units

Electronics and Electric Technology
Industrial Technology: Electronics

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: 30 units

Heavy Equipment Operation
Operating Engineer Apprenticeship

Operation of heavy equipment, including earth moving, demolition, and construction equipment.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Automotive Technology
Industrial Technology: Automotive

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for degree: 32 units

Construction Crafts Technology
Industrial Technology: Construction

Lay out, fabrication, erection, installation, and repair of buildings, highways, airports, and other structures and fixtures, including framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and use of tools.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Carpentry
Carpentry Apprenticeship

Layout, fabrication, erection, and installation of structures using common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, and blueprint reading.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Electrical
Electrician 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: 30 units

Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Steamfitting
Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills and use of equipment in plumbing, pipefitting, and steamfitting.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Mill and Cabinet Work
Industrial Technology: Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

Cutting, shaping, assembly, and finishing of wood and related materials according to designs and specifications.
Units needed for degree: 29 units

Drafting Technology
Industrial Drawing

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: 20 units

Drafting Technology
Industrial Technology: Industrial Drawing

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: 30 units

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Control Systems Technology

Engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Includes shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation and controls, and quality control. Includes Computer Aided Manufacturing and robotics. Also includes optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills.
Units needed for degree: 40 units

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Industrial Tech: Manufacturing Technology Option

Engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Includes shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation and controls, and quality control. Includes Computer Aided Manufacturing and robotics. Also includes optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology (General)

Engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Includes shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation and controls, and quality control. Includes Computer Aided Manufacturing and robotics. Also includes optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Sheetmetal Apprencticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Welding Technology
Industrial Technology: Welding

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for degree: 32 units



CERTIFICATES:

Electronics and Electric Technology
Electronic 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: 32 units

Heavy Equipment Operation
Operating Engineer Apprenticeship

Operation of heavy equipment, including earth moving, demolition, and construction equipment.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units

Automotive Technology
Auto Brakes & Wheel Alignment

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Automotive Technology
Auto Engine Overhaul

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Automotive Technology
Auto Power Trains

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Automotive Technology
Auto Tune-Up and Emissions

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 26 units

Construction Crafts Technology
Construction Technology

Lay out, fabrication, erection, installation, and repair of buildings, highways, airports, and other structures and fixtures, including framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and use of tools.
Units needed for certificate: 32 units

Carpentry
Carpentry Apprenticeship

Layout, fabrication, erection, and installation of structures using common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, and blueprint reading.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units

Electrical
Electrician 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: 30 units

Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Steamfitting
Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills and use of equipment in plumbing, pipefitting, and steamfitting.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units

Mill and Cabinet Work
Industrial Technology: Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

Cutting, shaping, assembly, and finishing of wood and related materials according to designs and specifications.
Units needed for certificate: 33 units

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Control Systems Technology

Engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Includes shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation and controls, and quality control. Includes Computer Aided Manufacturing and robotics. Also includes optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills.
Units needed for certificate: 34 units

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Manufacturing Technology

Engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Includes shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation and controls, and quality control. Includes Computer Aided Manufacturing and robotics. Also includes optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units

Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
Sheetmetal Apprencticeship

Theories, principles, methods, technical skills, and equipment used in sheet metal occupations and ironworking occupations.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units

Welding Technology
Welding

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for certificate: 25.5 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.