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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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • know and follow current ARC policy, as well as applicable safety and regulatory requirements required to perform basic drone flight operations within the scope of official ARC activities.
  • describe many current, new, and emerging uses of data derived from the application of drone technology.
  • perform all steps required to plan a drone operation (DroneOp), request authorization for a DroneOp, and obtain data from a DroneOp.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • describe many current, new, and emerging types of drones as well as applications for which they are primarily used.
  • describe many current, new, and emerging types of sensors as well as applications for which they are primarily used.
  • acquire data using a drone/sensor combination and apply it to an architectural, civil, or mechanical design application.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate mastery of specific job skills in the architectural and engineering field related to an associate degree or certificate occupational program level career as written in the minimum three (3) learning objectives created by the student and their employer or work site supervisor at the start of the course.
  • make effective decisions, use workforce information, and manage their personal career plans.
  • behave professionally, ethically, and legally during work, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms.
  • behave responsibly during work, exhibiting initiative and self-management in situations where it is needed.
  • apply effective leadership styles during work, with consideration to group dynamics, team and individual decision making, and workforce diversity.
  • communicate in oral, written, and other formats, as needed, in a variety of contexts during work.
  • locate, organize, evaluate, and reference information during work.
  • demonstrate originality and inventiveness during work by combining ideas or information in new ways, making connections between seemingly unrelated ideas, and reshaping goals in ways that reveal new possibilities using critical and creative thinking skills such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

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, ENGWR 101, 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • describe basic materials of construction.
  • prepare a material specification utilizing MasterFormat specification structure.
  • create a project estimate for material resources.
  • create a project estimate for labor resources.
  • research industry materials.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate basic AutoCAD skills for producing technical drawings.
  • apply basic AutoCAD tools for developing orthographic and isometric projections, plans, elevations, and details.
  • apply basic AutoCAD tools for developing a variety of drawings including those used in mechanical and civil engineering, landscape design, architecture and interior design.
  • determine whether technical drawings meet industry standards.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • set up a wide variety of file management and software customization tools to prepare, develop, coordinate, and output drawings in accord with best practices for architectural, civil, and mechanical applications.
  • apply orthographic and isometric projection and sectioning principles to architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering drawings.
  • produce industry standard technical documentation.
  • choose and use industry appropriate design graphic techniques to develop technical design documents from a conceptual design.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • solve for (graphically determine) the design characteristics of shapes used in architectural, engineering, and green technology disciplines.
  • analyze and present data in a meaningful graphical manner that allows for the solution of design problems.
  • solve technical problems from architectural, engineering, and green technology disciplines.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • conceptualize and sketch design ideas in three dimensions by drawing in one-point perspective.
  • conceptualize and sketch design ideas in three dimensions by drawing in two-point perspective.
  • sketch and conceptualize design ideas in three dimensions by quick sketching for concept design solutions.
  • justify design solutions through multiple academic disciplines including, research documentation, 3D graphics, and 2D technical documentation.
  • apply mass modeling software applications to conceptual architectural and engineering design projects.
  • render presentation graphics by using composition techniques for formal presentation and critique.
  • render presentation documents by developing an individual graphic style.
  • develop virtual mass model prototypes based on program (client) requirements for various architectural and engineering assignments, projects, and design problems.
  • create mass models based on defined design programming guidelines.
  • utilize problem solving and design process methodologies to identify problems, analyze criteria and apply learned principles to synthesize solutions to specific design projects.
  • apply basic organizational and spatial concepts in the development of architectural and engineering environments.
  • apply basic sustainable design considerations to prototype models.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • create technically correct architectural models that are useful for visualization and problem solving using various design software programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit.
  • create documentation from architectural models that are technically correct and include plans, elevations, sections, and details.
  • create varied presentations of architectural models that may include conceptual design sketches, solar studies, or renderings.
  • produce project design documentation that shows the ability to utilize modeling skills in project based assignments.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • create technically correct surface and solid models that are common to and useful for visualization and problem solving in civil and mechanical engineering disciplines using various design software programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and RevitMEP.
  • create technical documentation/presentations of models from civil and mechanical engineering disciplines in both technically correct and visually pleasing solid, orthographic, and section view formats.
  • produce project design documentation using modeling skills in project-based assignments.
  • coordinate civil and mechanical engineering models into the design development process.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • produce finished drawings for use in manufacturing a product component or a building's mechanical system.
  • produce finished documentation (other than drawings) specifying the production process for a component or specifying the use and applicability of given mechanical products in commercial applications.
  • present designs according to industry standards by applying appropriate annotations which include dimensions, tolerances, notes, specifications, work instructions, and purchasing specs.
  • analyze the application of design components in accord with professional workplace practices.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • produce finished drawings for use in manufacturing a product component or assembly for a typical machine. Finished drawings meet industry standards which include appropriate annotations such as dimensions, tolerances, notes, specifications, work instructions, and purchasing specs.
  • produce finished documentation (other than drawings) specifying the production process for a component or specifying the use and applicability of given commercial products.
  • present a complete design document package according to industry standards; including at a minimum an assembly drawing, individual component drawings, specifications for purchased parts (including materials of construction), purchase orders, work orders, and performance specifications.
  • analyze design components in accord with professional workplace practices. Analysis includes comparison of physical attributes as well as FEA (Finite Element Analysis) results to limits set by the design requirements.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • integrate basic organizational and spatial principles for the conception and development of a residential design project.
  • solve residential design problems using design process methodologies with the goal to synthesize possible solutions.
  • employ appropriate representational media which may include models, conceptual drawings, technical documentation, and diagrams to convey visual ideas and convey essential formal elements at the programming stage, design stage, and construction documents stage of a design project.
  • assess residential construction methodologies and techniques including materials and systems.
  • evaluate primary building systems including structure, structural engineering concepts, and environmental systems that are integrated into a residential building.
  • assemble a set of documents including cross-referencing, code review, checklists, coordination, and other planning methods.
  • identify diverse talents within the team to fill specific roles when working as members of a design team to maximize achievement of project deliverables.
  • assess historical, cultural, human, aesthetic, environmental (sustainable), and social issues to be able to create change in the development of a built environment.
  • communicate through discussions and presentations as part of the process to develop technical documentation.
  • justify design solutions through research documentation, three-dimensional graphics, and two-dimensional 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • analyze, design, and create civil engineering drawings such as site plans, topographical maps, and land profiles.
  • develop design conclusions based on sound architecture and engineering principles.
  • design, draw, and present design solutions through graphic and oral presentations.
  • evaluate design solutions based on peer group and instructor critiques.
  • use surveying equipment to gather the data needed to develop topographical maps, traverses, and profiles.
  • identify and evaluate environmental and sustainable land planning concepts.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • use surveying equipment to gather the data needed to develop topographical maps, traverses, and profiles.
  • analyze, design, and create civil engineering drawings such as site plans, topographical maps, and land profiles.
  • evaluate survey results based on peer group and instructor critiques.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • develop basic CADD skills for producing technical drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
  • develop design conclusions based on data and sound architectural and land planning principles.
  • investigate social scientific, environmental, and sustainability data to understand the community-level impacts of design choices.
  • design, draw, and present design solutions through multiple presentation modes.
  • evaluate design solutions through peer group and instructor critiques.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • apply basic organizational and spatial principles to the conception and development of a commercial design project.
  • solve and use design process methodologies to identify problems, analyze criteria, and apply learned principles to synthesize solutions to a specific commercial design project.
  • illustrate the skills associated with representing envisioned ideas, objects, and environments.
  • create an industry standard set of design documents that are developed through the application of client based design principles and design development processes.
  • recognize how commercial construction methodologies, materials, and systems are documented to specify or control the construction of a building.
  • apply learned principles to create the drawings that control building design and development of the primary building systems including structure, envelope and environmental systems.
  • organize a set of documents including cross-referencing, code review, checklists, coordination, and other planning methods to create the documents that control building development.
  • demonstrate ability at active participation and contribution to a team effort as well as individual effort.
  • identify historical, cultural, human, aesthetic, environmental (sustainable), and social issues needed to create change in the development of a built environment.
  • offer solutions to further or enhance project goals by applying design thinking techniques during peer design review activities.
  • justify design solutions through multiple academic disciplines including research documentation, three-dimensional (3D) graphics, and two-dimensional (2D) technical documentation.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • produce industry-standard finished drawings that depict a building's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • produce finished documentation (other than drawings) specifying the use and applicability of given mechanical, electrical, and plumbing products in commercial building applications.
  • analyze the application of design components in accord with professional workplace practices.

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate mastery of specific job skills in the advanced manufacturing field or the architectural and engineering field related to a transfer degree level career as written in the minimum three (3) learning objectives created by the student and their employer or work site supervisor at the start of the course.
  • make effective decisions, use workforce information, and manage their personal career plans.
  • behave professionally, ethically, and legally during work, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms.
  • behave responsibly during work, exhibiting initiative and self-management in situations where it is needed.
  • develop effective leadership styles during work, with consideration to group dynamics, team and individual decision making, and workforce diversity.
  • communicate in oral, written, and other formats, as needed, in a variety of contexts during work.
  • locate, organize, evaluate, and reference information during work.
  • demonstrate originality and inventiveness during work by combining ideas or information in new ways, making connections between seemingly unrelated ideas, and reshaping goals in ways that reveal new possibilities using critical and creative thinking skills such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

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.