CONSTRUCTION—SUSTAINABLE DESIGN—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program will provide students with an innovative and progressive foundation in Sustainable Design thinking and approaches, including resource efficiency, full capacity use, renewable
energy, product life cycle analysis, closed-loop systems, multi-functionality, biomimicry, and appreciative inquiry. A knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices will support many
professional career directions, including architecture, design/build contracting, construction management, Interior Design, environmental careers, community planning, product and industrial
design, commercial merchandising, or business processes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Center for Advanced Technology, (831) 755-6960, Alisal Campus, AC-A102
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Sustainable Design program, a student should be able to:
• demonstrate sustainable design experience and knowledge.
• analyze design challenges and interpret blueprints.
• compare and contrast conventional design solutions with sustainable materials and methods.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate
Degree. Courses listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
CONS-121
CONS-123
CONS-125
CONS-128
DRA-50
Course Title
Principles of Sustainable Design
Sustainable Design Studio (w/lab)
Green Building Materials and Methods
Sustainable Building Design
Introduction to Drafting and Design
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (15.0)
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RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES
(Select 15 units - Required)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Course
Restricted Major Elective
REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units
from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3
units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A. Written Composition
B. Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a
minimum of 1 unit from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
Course Title
CONS-101
CONS-104
CSS-43
DRA-52
DRA-70
DRA-71
EGN-1
EGN-2
EGN-3
EGN-12
Introduction to Sustainable Construction
Print Reading and Modeling
Computer Systems and Information Literacy
Introduction to AutoCAD
Architectural Design and Visual Communication I
Architectural Design and Visual Communication II
Introduction to Engineering and Related Technologies
Engineering Graphics/CAD
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Engineering Design with Solid Works
SUBTOTAL UNITS (15.0)
Course Title
Course No.
Units
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
3.0
5.0
1.0
General Education
21.0
Sustainable Design Required Major Courses
15.0
Sustainable Design Restricted Major Electives
15.0
Electives (Courses Numbered 1-199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS (60.0)
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a „C‟ or better or a score of 70% or greater on the mathematics competency exam
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These courses also satisfy General Education Requirements
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the fouryear university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available
online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.