The Philosophy programs at Contra Costa College are designed to help students develop important work and life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, as well as explore fundamental questions like “how do I live a good life?”, “what is justice?”, and “who am I?” Guided by a commitment to multicultural philosophical education and the values of truth, integrity, diversity, and equity, these programs - the AA-T degree and Certificate of Achievement - consist of courses that cultivate a “love of wisdom” (the literal meaning of philosophy) and empower students for holistic success- in the classroom, workplace, community, and beyond.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Identify and define key philosophical terms

- Explain key philosophical concepts

- Apply philosophical ideas to themselves, others, and the world around them

- Think critically about philosophy, self, society, and beyond

Students completing the program will be able to...

- transition into college and transfer-level English and Counseling courses.

- improve college-level essay writing skills.

- improve college-level critical reading skills.

- improve college-level critical thinking skills.

- improve language control and sentence clarity in writing by focusing on grammar in the context of their writing.

- improve success, including possible transfer plans.

The Automotive Services program provides students with state of the art training in gas and hybrid vehicle repair and collision repair. Program graduates can be certified through Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR) and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Students who graduate from the program will be prepared to find employment in the automotive and collision repair industry.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be:

- Prepared for entry-level positions in the automotive industry.

- Prepared for industry certification exams – Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR).

- Able to successfully complete the safety and pollution exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ demonstrate advanced-level essay writing skills.

✔ demonstrate advanced-level critical reading skills.

✔ demonstrate advanced-level critical thinking skills.

✔ demonstrate language control and sentence clarity in writing by focusing on the grammar in the context of their writing.

✔ demonstrate improved conversation skills, as well as career/major exploration.

The Automotive Services program provides students with state of the art training in gas and hybrid vehicle repair and collision repair. Program graduates can be certified through Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR) and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Students who graduate from the program will be prepared to find employment in the automotive and collision repair industry.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be:

- Prepared for entry-level positions in the automotive industry.

- Prepared for industry certification exams – Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR).

- Able to successfully complete the safety and pollution exams.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- demonstrate confidence and skills in English pronunciation.

- demonstrate confidence and skills in listening to and understanding English.

- demonstrate skills in English conversation, including a mock job interview.

The Automotive Services program provides students with state of the art training in gas and hybrid vehicle repair and collision repair. Program graduates can be certified through Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR) and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Students who graduate from the program will be prepared to find employment in the automotive and collision repair industry.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be:

- Prepared for entry-level positions in the automotive industry.

- Prepared for industry certification exams – Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR).

- Able to successfully complete the safety and pollution exams.

Drafters make drawings and plans to specify dimensions, materials and processes used in the making of a final product. These drawings are guidelines for the workers who will actually build or make whatever is being produced. Drafters also make drawings from blueprints, engineering sketches, photos and other sources which show how parts and other objects work, their relation to one another, and how they will be put together. Drafters create drawings and plans to specify dimensions, materials and processes for the finished product. Such drawings and plans provide guidance to those working to complete the finished product. Drafters also render drawings from blueprints, sketches, photos and other sources which show the interplay of components and their relationships to one another, and to provide guidance for final assembly.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each of the required courses with a “C” grade or higher. Some courses are not offered every term. Consult with the program director for assistance in scheduling classes.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional computer aided drawings (CAD).

- interpret construction blueprints and architectural plans.

- calculate data collected from land surveying).

- interpret simple technical drawings.

- construct 3-Dimensional models using parametric software.

The certificate of accomplishment in pre-engineering technology provides students with the foundation of skills required to pursue a degree or certificate in mTECH (industrial machine maintenance), manufacturing, industrial design, or electro-mechanical. The courses provide students with skills in technical drawing, computer aided design (CAD), and traditional shop tools.

Students create detailed product specifications and gain knowledge required to safely operate shop tools. Concepts in technical drawing, computer-aided design, and hand drafting will be inclusive. In addition, students use a variety of measuring devices and safely operate traditional machinery including drills, saws and mechanical tools. Completion of the foundation courses and prepare students to transition into technical design, rapid prototyping, computer numerical control (CNC) machining and manufacturing.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- develop technical drawings with detailed dimensions using hand drafting line work and lettering.

- create 2-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) drawings and 3-dimensional computer models.

- safely operate hand and power tools.

- use measuring devices to calculate and verify tolerances for metal, wood, and plastics parts.

- apply prototyping techniques for engineering, product design, and manufacturing.

This program prepares students for jobs in the manufacturing industry including industrial machinery mechanics, maintenance specialists or technicians, and machinery maintenance workers in industries including chemical, refinery, and public works. These jobs involve repairing, installing, adjusting, or maintaining industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. The labor market for these high-wage occupations in the Bay Area is strong.

Graduates of this program will gain skills and knowledge in areas that include machining, industrial hydraulics and pneumatics, shop and field maintenance, basic electricity, technical drawing, basic drafting, and applied mathematics. Students are advised to meet with a counselor or program advisor to develop an educational plan that meets their needs.

Students must complete each course used to meet a program requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Students may not take a pass/no pass option for certificate courses.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- discuss the role of the industrial maintenance machinist/ mechanic in shop and field maintenance safety.

- interpret blueprints and technical drawings for parts manufacturing and maintenance repair operations

- grind high speed steel tool bits for general purpose turning and threading.

- cut multiple lead and acme threads on a lathe.

- use the vertical milling machine to drill holes, index, bore hole to a specified diameter and depth, mill surfaces and edges, and use an indicator to reference work.

- replace a single mechanical seal in a centrifugal pump.

- align a pump shaft to a motor to a specified tolerance.