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Architecture and Engineering Department
Welcome to Diablo Valley College's architecture and engineering department. Our department has a variety of programs where you can gain a degree, certificate, or electives for transfer. Learn more about these programs in the links below.
Architecture Design and Technology
The Architecture Design and Technology program is a great option if you are interested in gaining an entry-level internship or continuing your education at a four-year institution.
Construction
Completing a certificate through our Construction program will help qualify you for position as a supervisor or middle manager in the construction industry.
Design for Manufacturing (D4m)
The Design for Manufacturing (D4m) program includes courses from DVC’s engineering technology and industrial design programs.
Electrical and Electronics Technology
The Electrical and Electronics Technology program will prepare you for a career in installing, repairing, maintaining, and servicing electrical and electronics equipment.
Energy Systems
The renewable and sustainable energy systems industry is growing and is a great career path if you are interested in the installation, design, or maintenance of these systems.
Engineering
The Engineering program is ideal if you are planning on transferring to a four-year institution to gain a bachelor's degree.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)
The HVACR program will give you the skills for a career as a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic and installer. Apprenticeship opportunities are also available.
Industrial Automation and Robotics
The Industrial Automation and Robotics program prepares students for jobs in the robotics industry related to the diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and integration of complex equipment.
Industrial Design/Product Design
DVC offers an Associate of Science degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Design. Graduates of the program can be employed in product design, package design, soft goods design, transportation design, manufacturing, engineering, research and development, rapid prototyping and fabrication, set and exhibit design, and 3D CAD modeling.
Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology program will prepare you to work on repairs and troubleshooting tasks in large manufacturing operations, such as refineries, chemical plants, water utilities, and steel manufacturing.
Plumbing
The Plumbing program will give you the necessary skills for a career in residential, commercial and industrial plumbing. Apprenticeship opportunities are also available.
Steamfitting
The Steamfitting program is offered in collaboration with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 159.
Related links
- Architecture/Engineering Department Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- Physical Science and Engineering Division page
Contact Architecture and Engineering Department
Department contact, Steamfitting, Plumbing, HVACR, Construction
| Contact: | Joe Valdez |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2368 |
| Email: | jvaldez@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | ET-116D campus map |
Architecture Design and Technology, Mechanical Technology
| Contact: | Daniel R. Abbott |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2373 |
| Email: | dabbott@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | ET-119D campus map |
Electrical and Electronics Technology, Energy Systems
| Contact: | Daniel R. Abbott |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2373 |
| Email: | |
| Office location: | ET-119D campus map |
Engineering
| Contact: | Daniel R. Abbott |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2373 |
| Email: | dabbott@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | ET-119D campus map |
Engineering Technology
| Contact | Jeffery Smith |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2378 |
| Email: | jsmith@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | ET-124B campus map |