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Discipline: Technology & Health: Architecture, Industrial Design Engineering & Manufacturing Unit
Course Name Course Number
Manufacturing Processes and Materials MFG 130
  • 70% of students will be able to identify various stock materials and describe their general properties and composition with 70% or greater success.
  • 70% of students will be able to identify various manufacturing processes with 70% or greater success
  • 70% of students will be able to describe or explain 3 common manufacturing processes with 70% or greater accuracy
Advanced CAD IDE 220
  • Create a useful CAD model from one or more scanned sketches.
  • Student will be able to apply CAD surface modeling techniques to develop mold designs and prototypes .
Advanced CAD MFG 210
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of CAD model evaluation by locating the models center of mass.
  • 50% of students will pass the CSWA certification exam
Advanced Digital Design, Illustration and Animation ARCH 222
  • Students will be able to create animated walk-through and fly-through "movies" of building interior and exteriors.
  • Students will set camera-specific views of the virtual model or scene
Advanced Media IDE 210
  • Students will be able to create a unified, visually compelling portfolio of their work
  • Students will be able to graphically represent a product concept
Architectural CAD and BIM ARCH 147
  • Students will successfully plot 2D and 3D projections of virtual building model according to industry standards.
  • Student will be able to create and make use of "families" in their 3d model
Architectural CAD Working Drawings ARCH 247
  • Students will be able to create design development and working drawing sets reflecting refined job skills in current architectural CAD software.
  • Students will be able to use common and specialized architectural software to create refined 3-D computer-simulated models.
Architectural Drawings and Fabrications ARCH 146
  • Students will review and pass safety quiz to safely use the tools and equipment in teh shop environment
  • students will be able to design simple object using CAD and use the file to fabricate the drawn objects with digital tools
Architectural Materials and Specifications ARCH 142
  • Students will be able to identify the primary CSI divisions by name and correlated number
  • Students will be able to measure, cut and nail lumber of various length to frame a floor joist system
Architectural Presentations ARCH 122
  • Students will incorporate invisible grid form layout in a presentation board,
  • Students will be able to have basic knowledge of Adobe Software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create a presentation boards
Architectural Rendering and Illustration ARCH 221
  • Students will prepare perspective illustrations as they relate to the architectural and interior design professions.
  • Students will be able to solve graphic design problems in shade, shadow, and view composition
Architectural Work Experience ARCH 290
  • Students will demonstrate competency using skills developed in the ARCH and ECT programs by developing and completing a project according to industry partner and/ or faculty advisor.
  • Students will learn punctuality, effective communication, time management, and team collaboration.
Building and Zoning Codes ARCH 145
  • Students will be able to determine the applicable current building and zoning code titles/editions for any given location.
  • Students will be able to follow typical government procedures in obtaining zoning approval and building permits of simulated building project.
CAD for Manufacturing MFG 120
  • Student will understand and use assembly modeling techniques effectively
  • Students will demonstrate ability to use parametric file saving methodology
  • Students will be able to use intermediate modeling skills such as multi-body modeling, cut-revolve method and the sheet metal tool set
CADD and Digital Design Media Level I ARCH 121
  • Student will be able to import images of human figures into Rhino3D software, and scale the height of the person in that image to an actual feet and inches height.
  • Students will be able to assign different line types and line weight to specific drawing types.
CADD and Digital Design Media Level I ECT 16
  • Students will be able to recognize and apply basic CADD commands
  • Student will be able to draft plans, elevations, sections.
  • Students will be able to calculate and determine appropriate scale factors.
Civil Engineering Technology and CADD ECT 26
  • Students will be able to develop and complete a set of drawings to industry standards in CADD
  • Students will develop, plot and evaluate topographical maps based on survey data.
  • Students will develop portfolios of civil documents using CADD. A full and final set of drawing sheets will act as the "portfolio"
Computer Aided Manufacturing II MFG 220
  • Students will create 2D and 3D tool paths for various industry-representative parts and then machine them effectively using CNC mills and/ or lathes
Construction Estimating ECT 71
  • Students will solve basic problems in construction estimation.
  • Students will be able to identify and extract various methods of construction estimation
  • Students will prepare a construction bid using plans for a simple building.
Design Drawing and Communication ARCH 141
  • Students will use basic architectural nomenclature related to the design of structures.
  • Students will execute orthographic and 3D drawing projections
  • Students will be able to perform the various drawing standards and conventions used in architecture.
Design Foundation - Visual Literacy IDE 110
  • Students will be able to construct a simple sketch model in foam core or similar appropriate material, using form development principles.
  • Students will be able to sketch simple three dimensional forms in correct one and two-point perspective
Design Foundation II IDE 150
  • Students will be able to organize various elements in a useful and visually appealing way using the Gestalt principles of design
  • Student will be able to develop and construct a sketch model to meet specific criteria at a specific dimensional scale
  • Students will be able to use appropriate typography and color theory principles and tools effectively
Design I - Elements of Design ARCH 101
  • Visit and synthesize actual site, program and concept to produce small buildings for a specific location.
  • Students will be able to use design tools and equipment of the profession.
  • Students will be able to apply graphic principles/standards and conventions used in 2D/3D architectural design.
  • Students will apply subtractive process as a design methodology
Design II - Architectural Design ARCH 102
  • Students will apply their knowledge of selected case study project to analyze and understand precedence to their design
  • students will study the composition of planar elements to create architectural space
  • Students will re-contour a hillside creating flat buildable areas using the cut and fill method
  • Students will be able to apply the design process to create small building design(s).
Design III - Environmental Design ARCH 201
  • Students will be able to apply the environmental design process and procedure beyond the scope of a single building.
  • Students will develop a response to a site analysis
Design IV - Advanced Project ARCH 202
  • Students will demonstrate architectural design research techniques
  • Students will present and evaluate the pros and cons of particular architectural design alternative solution.
Elements of Construction Management ECT 70
  • Students will be able to identify roles and responsibility of construction management, per industry standards
  • Student will use Standard Construction Industry Terminology
  • Students will apply a CPM scheduling technique to a simple construction project.
  • Students will be able to recognize common building construction theory and practices
Engineering Design Technology Work Experience EDT 89
  • Students will demonstrate competency using skills developed in the IDE, EDT or MFG programs by developing and completing a project according to industry partner and/ or faculty advisor
Fundamentals of Construction Inspection ECT 87
  • Identify building codes and construction standards applicable for a particular building type and location.
  • students will document and report results of construction field inspections according to established guidelines.
  • Students will be able to Identify improper wood framing field practices and defective field connections of steel framing.
Intermediate CAD IDE 160
  • Students will be able to create 3D models and the necessary views for production.
  • Students will be able to develop drawings using parametric solid modeling technology.
Intermediate CNC MFG 260
  • Students will be able to apply CAD and CAM programming methods and procedures needed to produce an accurate part on the CNC machining center
  • Perform and evaluate tooling and program verification and make corrections.
Introduction to CAD IDE 120
  • Create an efficient sketch using correct origin placement, geometric relations, and symmetry.
  • Students will be able to create CAD drawings and 3D models using given specifications.
  • Select correct primary view and create a fully dimensioned print according to drafting standards and best practices.
Introduction to CAD MFG 110
  • 70% of students will be able to create 3D solid models from 2D engineering prints using industry-representative methodology with 70% accuracy
  • Students will convert 3D models to fully dimensioned 2D parametric engineering prints.
  • 70% of students will demonstrate competency using geometric relations in the 2D sketching environment
Introduction to CNC Programming MFG 250
  • Students will be able to program and operate CNC lathes and mills.
  • Students will be able to edit and input data into CNC machines by manual means.
Introduction to MasterCAM MFG 180
  • Students will create 2.5 axis toolpaths required to operate CNC machining centers.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to create correct sequence of tool paths.
Introduction to Mechanical Principles IDE 230
  • 70% of students will be able to integrate existing components and devices into mechanical design solutions with 70% success
  • 70% of students will be able to design CAD based mechanical devices that demonstrate a common mechanical principle with 70% success.
Introduction to Mechanical Principles MFG 160
  • Create motion studies using CAD tools to identify and evaluate range of motion and interference problems
  • Identify common mechanical devices and their properties
Introduction to Prototyping IDE 170
  • Students will be able to construct prototype models using common prototyping methods and technologies.
  • Students will be able to generate a tool path sufficient to cut out a part profile using a CNC router
Introduction to Shop Processes IDE 130
  • 70% of students will pass all safety tests with 90% or greater
  • Students will translate CAD plans into hand-built physical parts.
  • Students will accurately produce specified 3D physical prototype objects using hand and power tools.
Legal Aspects of Construction ECT 17
  • Identify the function and purpose of construction drawings, specifications, addenda, shop drawings and change orders
  • Research and delineate applicable licensing requirements, construction business organizations, legal terminology and legal responsibilities
  • Identify applicable codes, standards and procedures for building permits, material and labor payments, mechanic's lien, inspections and occupancy permits for the completion of a building's construction
  • Explain contractual legal relationships among owner, architect contractor and sub-contractors
Manual Machining I MFG 150
  • Students will be able to locate the correct position to drill a hole using an edge finder and digital readout
  • Set up the lathe to face off and turn down a work piece to a specific diameter
  • Students will be able to square a vice to the machine table using a dial indicator
Manual Machining II MFG 155
  • Demonstrate ability to perform basic mill set up and operation.
  • 70% of students can safely and successfully operate the auto feed controls on the metal lathe
Manufacturing Processes and Materials IDE 270
  • 70% of students will create a comprehensive portfolio of professional quality
  • 70% of students will be able to analyze and correctly explain the advantages and limitations of various manufacturing processes and materials 70% of the time
Product Design and Viability IDE 250
  • 70% of students will be able to source the most appropriate and cost-effective purchased part to address a particular design goal with 70% or greater accuracy
  • 70% of students will be able to effectively fabricate industry-representative prototypes using most appropriate processes and materials with 70% or greater accuracy
  • 70% of students will produce engineering prints and bill of materials (BOM) for a proposed part or product with 70% or greater accuracy
Reading Construction Drawings ECT 67
  • Read and interpret civil engineering, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction drawings for buildings such as a single family house.
  • Identify errors or conflicts in a set of construction drawings when applied to field conditions and take proper steps to verify, resolve, and minimize potential problems.
  • Identify roles and responsibilities of building professionals with regard to the use of construction drawings and other contract documents.
Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control ARCH 180
  • Students will be able to identify passive heating and cooling systems and their applicability to buildings in different climates.
  • Students will be able to evaluate Solar Geometry in relationship to architecture
Shop Practices MFG 140
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices
  • Correct use of calipers
  • Students will cut machining blanks to correct size using two or more types of cut-off saws
World Architecture I ARCH 250
  • Students will identify the major architectural works of ancient and classic civilizations.
  • Students will be able to compare the architecture of ancient and classic civilizations.
World Architecture II ARCH 251
  • Students will be able to describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on architectural design and theory.
  • Students will be able to identify the major architectural works from the Renaissance .