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 |
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Required Courses | ||
ARCH A104 | Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing | 1 |
ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
ARCH A106 | Accessory Dwelling Unit Design | 1 |
ARCH A107 | Tiny House Design | 1 |
ARCH A201 | Design/Build 1 for Architecture | 2 |
or ARCH A201H | Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors | |
ARCH A108 | Solar Panels for Small Projects | 1 |
or CNST A108 | Solar Panels for Small Projects | |
Total Units | 8 |
Program Sequence
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.
Year 1 | ||
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Semester 1 | Units | |
ARCH A104 | Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing | 1 |
ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
ARCH A106 | Accessory Dwelling Unit Design | 1 |
Units | 4 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ARCH A107 | Tiny House Design | 1 |
ARCH A201 or ARCH A201H |
Design/Build 1 for Architecture or Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors |
2 |
ARCH A108 or CNST A108 |
Solar Panels for Small Projects or Solar Panels for Small Projects |
1 |
Units | 4 | |
Total Units | 8 |