Design Technology (DESGN) Courses
DESGN 270 Intro to Applied Drone Technology
- Units:0.5
- Hours:8 hours LEC; 4 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Drones are widely used as data collection tools (image, thermal, laser imaging, detection, and ranging) in many industries and disciplines. This course provides an introduction to the different applications of drones in design disciplines as well as an introduction to the rules governing the use of the drones. The class includes both lecture and hands-on activities.
DESGN 271 Survey of Applied Drone Tech in Design
- Units:0.5
- Hours:6 hours LEC; 10 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 270 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Drones and their sensors can capture many different types of data including image, thermal, laser imaging, detection, and ranging. This course provides an opportunity to learn about the applications for different types of drones and the specific sensors that are currently applied in the architectural, civil, and mechanical design disciplines.
DESGN 295 Independent Studies in Design Technology
- Units:1 - 3
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
DESGN 298 Work Experience in Design Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to the architectural and engineering field with a cooperating site supervisor. Students are advised to consult with the Design Technology Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
- Advisory:Eligible for ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340.
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the architectural and engineering field. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in associate degree level or certificate occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies.
During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
DESGN 299 Experimental Offering in Design Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
DESGN 300 Introduction to Design Resources
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGRD 116 and ESL 325 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is a survey of the resources used in the architectural and engineering professions. It introduces construction materials and their properties and characteristics affecting construction processes. Environmental and sustainable materials, sustainable building certification, and rating systems are also covered.
DESGN 301 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
- Units:3
- Hours:34 hours LEC; 63 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the fundamentals of AutoCAD, a design and drafting software used to create a wide variety of technical drawings. It includes engineering layout, site and landscape drawings, as well as drawings used in architecture and interior design such as floor and space plans, elevations, and details. This course is not open to students who have completed DESGN 100.
DESGN 302 Technical Documentation with CADD
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ENGWR 101 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course emphasizes using various electronic graphical media software to create standardized technical documentation for architectural, civil, and mechanical applications. A wide range of methods are used to create, print and save 2D, 3D, orthographic, and isometric presentations in a wide variety of output formats using AutoCAD as the primary tool. Section views for mechanical and architectural applications are covered, as well as a variety of drawing and file management topics. This course was formerly DESGN 102.
DESGN 310 Graphic Analysis and Documentation
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the application of orthographic projection and geometric construction principles as they are used to solve technical problems. Additionally, graphical analysis is used to determine design characteristics such as strength, deflection, cost, volume, and green technology ratings. These analyses may utilize design characteristics such as forces, moments, ratios, and areas as well as distance, bearing, and grade. These characteristics are then used in the solution of engineering and architectural problems.
DESGN 320 Three Dimensional Graphics and Design
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD
312 AND ENGWR 300; or ESLW 340.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the design process for architecture and engineering. It includes the application of programming, environmental analysis, sustainable (green) considerations, code guidelines and restrictions, market analysis, and economic considerations on design projects. Technical design solutions with perspective graphics, mass modeling prototyping, and virtual concept computer modeling are also covered. The course also includes individual and team studio situations, presentations, and formal critiques.
DESGN 325 Architectural Modeling and Design
- Units:3
- Hours:34 hours LEC; 63 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the concepts and applications of three dimensional graphic design using various visualization, modeling, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit. Topics include the procedures and techniques for producing architectural models and associated technical documentation and presentation.
DESGN 328 Engineering Modeling and Design
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:DESGN 320; Eligible for ENGRD 301 or 312 AND ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the concepts and applications of three dimensional graphic design using various visualization, modeling, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit MEP. Topics include the procedures and techniques for producing surface models, solid models, and their associated technical documentation/presentation components as well as their application to civil engineering, mechanical engineering and green technology. This course was formerly DESGN 308.
DESGN 330 Engineering Systems and Design
- Units:5
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 302; AND either DESGN 300 or DESGN 320; AND either DESGN 325 or DESGN 328 with grades of "C" or better.
- Advisory:ENGWR 101 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers machine and mechanical system design and analysis through the study of Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) system applications. The topics include the application of Basic Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques and technical documentation to a variety of industrial and commercial products utilizing orthographics, sections, auxiliaries, tolerance reviews, Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GDT), as well as the creation of facility and production plans. It emphasizes the current American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for geometric dimension and tolerancing and its application to working drawings. It also emphasizes green technology concerns, such as water and energy conservation in industrial, commercial, or municipal settings.
DESGN 331 Machine Design
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301, 302, 310, and 328 with grades of "C" or better
- Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLW 340
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course includes many common design and documentation activities for components and assemblies used in machines. Machine design commonly applies to products such as pumps, valves, power transmission devices, and motion control devices. This course also includes an introduction to production control and how that aspect of design integrates with the other design processes.
DESGN 340 Architecture and Construction
- Units:4
- Hours:48 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301, DESGN 302; AND either DESGN 300 or DESGN 320; AND either DESGN 325 or DESGN 328 with grades of "C" or better.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to the residential architectural design process. It covers the fundamentals of construction materials and methodology, basic code requirements, and the introduction of applied engineering concepts for light construction. It also includes the application of a predefined program, environmental analysis, sustainable design, building mass prototyping, and graphical technical documentation.
DESGN 350 Surveying and Land Planning
- Units:5
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 302; AND either DESGN 300 or DESGN 320; AND either DESGN 325 or DESGN 328 or HORT 329 with grades of "C" or better.
- Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLW 340.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course examines elementary surveying principles and basic civil design and drafting techniques. It covers the instruments, methods, and theories necessary for the measurement of distance, direction, angles, and elevations. Surveyed data is applied to create site layouts, site models, profiles, cut and fill volumes, and traverse computations. Additionally, environmental and sustainable design practices are applied to a variety of projects.
DESGN 351 Surveying For Architectural Design
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 301 with a grade of "C" or better; AND either DESGN 325 or DESGN 328 or HORT 329 with grades of "C" or better.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course examines elementary surveying principles and basic civil design and drafting techniques. It covers the instruments, methods, and theories necessary for the measurement, documentation, and creation of architectural site plans using various CADD software packages.
DESGN 352 Land Planning For Architectural Design
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 300, 301, 302, and 328 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Social justice data is applied to create land planning proposals which include site layouts, site models, profiles, cut and fill volumes, and regulatory compliance analysis. Additionally, environmental and sustainable design practices are applied to a variety of projects.
DESGN 360 Commercial Engineering Design and Drafting
- Units:4
- Hours:48 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 302; AND either DESGN 300 or DESGN 320; AND either DESGN 325 or DESGN 328 with grades of "C" or better.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course employs exercises simulating typical design and engineering problems in commercial structures, commercial building systems, and environmental systems in buildings. Topics include the fundamentals of construction materials and methodology, and basic code requirements. Also included is an introduction of applied engineering concepts for heavy construction. Activities include review and application of program definitions, environmental analysis, sustainable design applications, and mass prototyping. Design solutions are presented by various concept drawings, physical modeling, and electronic media applications.
DESGN 361 Commercial MEP Design
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:DESGN 300, 301, 302, 310, and 328 with grades of "C" or better
- Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLW 340
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course introduces commercial building system design and analysis through the study of Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) system applications. The topics include the application of basic Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques and technical documentation to a variety of industrial and commercial building concept development projects. Plan, elevation, section and detail views are incorporated into a conceptual plan set. BIM tools are used to perform preliminary building performance analysis related to energy and water consumption.
DESGN 495 Independent Studies in Design Technology
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Independent Study is an opportunity for the student to extend classroom experience in this subject, while working independently of a formal classroom situation. Independent study is an extension of work offered in a specific class in the college catalog. To be eligible for independent study, students must have completed the basic regular catalog course at American River College. They must also discuss the study with a professor in this subject and secure approval. Only one independent study for each catalog course will be allowed.
DESGN 498 Work Experience in Design Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to the advanced manufacturing field or the architectural and engineering field with a cooperating site supervisor. Students are advised to consult with the Design Technology Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the advanced manufacturing field or the architectural and engineering field. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies.
During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
DESGN 499 Experimental Offering in Design Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.