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Micro-Structure Design Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_MSDT

Control Number: 41940

Not Financial Aid Eligible


The Micro-Structure Design Technology Program is a blend of design, building, and technology that will empower people to make small, environmentally sustainable structures that will provide needed housing and promote personal experiences and professional growth. Courses include design, drawing/visualization, building, and PV (solar) panel skills so that students can quickly explore and implement innovative design solutions. 

Program Outcome

Students will be able to design, plan, build, and produce power for a small structure at an entry level of skill in the design/build profession.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ARCH A104Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing1
ARCH A105Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 12
ARCH A106Accessory Dwelling Unit Design1
ARCH A107Tiny House Design1
ARCH A201Design/Build 1 for Architecture2
or ARCH A201H Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A108Solar Panels for Small Projects1
or CNST A108 Solar Panels for Small Projects
Total Units8

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ARCH A104 Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing 1
ARCH A105 Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 2
ARCH A106 Accessory Dwelling Unit Design 1
 Units4
Semester 2
ARCH A107 Tiny House Design 1
ARCH A201
Design/Build 1 for Architecture
or Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors
2
ARCH A108
Solar Panels for Small Projects
or Solar Panels for Small Projects
1
 Units4
 Total Units8