CAT Curriculum
Associate in Science Degree
78 Semester Units
The Caterpillar Service Technology program is designed to prepare entry-level service technicians for Caterpillar dealerships throughout the world. During this full-time two-year program, the student will develop the skills needed to be productive with little on-the-job training after graduation. Each semester will consist of eight weeks of classroom and eight weeks of required paid internship. To be considered for the program, each candidate must take the San Joaquin Delta College academic placement test to determine appropriate class placement. Applications will be screened by Caterpillar dealerships for program selection; a Caterpillar dealer will sponsor each enrollee.
Applicants not selected for sponsorship into the Caterpillar Service Technology program are encouraged to enroll in the Heavy Equipment Technology program or Diesel Equipment Technology program.
For course descriptions, please view the college catalog.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 80 | Caterpillar Service Industry | 3 |
| CAT 81 | Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals | 4 |
| CAT 21 | Agricultural Welding | 2 |
| BUS 67 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| ENG 30 | Literature | 3 |
| CAT 69V | Internship I | 4 |
| Semester Total | 19 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 82 | Fundamentals of Hydraulics | 3 |
| CAT 83 | Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems | 3 |
| CAT 84 | Fundamentals of Electrical Systems | 3 |
| ENG 1A | Reading and Composition | 3 |
| ETHNS 34 | Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CAT 69V | Internship II | 4 |
| Semester Total | 19 |
Summer Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 85 | Caterpillar Air Conditioning | 2 |
| CAT 86 | Fundamentals of Caterpillar Power Trains | 3 |
| CAT 87 | Caterpillar Machine Hydraulic Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 8 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 90 | Caterpillar Undercarriage and Final Drive | 3 |
| CAT 91 | Caterpillar Machine Electronic | 3 |
| FCS 2 | Life Management | 3 |
| POLSCI 1 | American Government and Institutions | 3 |
| COM ST 1A | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| CAT 69V | Internship III | 4 |
| Semester Total | 19 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 92 | Caterpillar Engine Performance | 2 |
| CAT 93 | Diagnostic Testing Systems | 2 |
| CAT 94 | Caterpillar Machine Specific Systems | 2 |
| AGBUS 12 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| FCS 6 | Nutrition | 3 |
| CAT 69V | Internship IV | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 |