Sacramento City College
Unit Plans
Completed Spring 2005
Department Name: Engineering Design Technology
Department Spokesperson: Kenneth Fitzpatrick
Interim Division Dean: Debra Luff
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Key Performance Indicators
Department Accomplishments 2004 – 2005 – Engineering Design Technology
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Year-End Status and Accomplishments
Other Plans
Goal 1: Outreach Activities
Having developed a working articulation model
Articulation agreements are still in progress with
with J.F. Kennedy H.S., we will continue to
other high schools.
develop articulation with additional high schools.
Outreach was performed via e-mail distribution to
Continue outreach activities to improve class
existing industry contacts which resulted in improved
enrollment
student enrollment in EDT 330/332 classes.
All EDT classes except three have been through
Submit curriculum changes to allow numerous
curriculum review/approval. All EDT classes now
EDT classes to be offered on-line
are approved for multiple delivery modes including
hybrid, on-line, television and interactive television.
Goal 2: Coordinate CAD Instructional/Labs
Integration between EDT courses will always be
an ongoing activity, but specific attention will be
Additional work was performed on the integration
given and continued throughout the phases of the
between EDT classes. An EDT department file server
Technology Building relocation/renovation and
was created and student passwords established. Full
will be expected to have a better chance to
implementation of file server expected for Fall 2006.
substantially come together in the new facilities.
A batch file still needs to be created and
Batch file has been created and its use is very
implemented to reset software after student usage
effective in keeping the computers in a
in the CAD labs.
“standardized” state for student usage
CAD lab computers are approximately 5 years
Computers have not yet been upgraded due to budget
old, and will need to be upgraded soon due to
restrictions. Computers are planned to be upgraded
normal wear, and to be usable with newer
with the move to the remodeled Technology Bldg in
releases of AutoCAD.
Spring 2006.
Action Plan
Other Accomplishments:
 Article placed in ASHRAE newsletter resulted in an increased enrollment in the HVAC course.
 AutoCAD program was upgraded from 2002 to 2005.
Three-Year Plan – Engineering Design Technology Department
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Long Range Plan
Continue and strengthen outreach efforts to
present program to High Schools and industry.
Integrate advanced architectural and
mechanical/electrical course projects, using a
common database through a department
server.
Offer pilot program in on-line EDT 310
Integrate other departments into CAD area in
renovated Technology Building
Offer pilot program in on-line EDT 350
Offer pilot program in on-line EDT 330
Offer plumbing design classes EDT 340/342
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Department Action Plan 2005 – 2006 – Engineering Design Technology
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Goal 1: PERFORM OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Action Item
Linkage to
Year-end Status and Accomplishments
Other Plans
Having developed a working articulation model
with J.F. Kennedy H.S., we will continue to
develop articulation with additional high schools.
Continue outreach activities to improve class
enrollment, by using newsletters and industry
contacts to advertise the EDT program.
Goal 2: PERFORM EDT CLASS/CURRICULUM CHANGES
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Offer EDT classes in non-traditional delivery
modes
Submit curriculum changes for remaining EDT
classes to be offered on-line
Goal 3: IMPROVE CAD INSTRUCTIONAL LABS
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Integration between EDT courses will always be an
ongoing activity, but specific attention will be
given and continued throughout the phases of the
Technology Building relocation/renovation and will
be expected to have a better chance to substantially
come together in the new facilities.
Perform full implementation of EDT file server for
EDT CAD library and student file storage.
CAD lab computers are approximately 5 years old,
and will need to be upgraded soon due to normal
wear, and to be usable with newer releases of
AutoCAD.
Engineering Design Technology Department Budget Request 2005 - 2006
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Description
Upgrade of twenty one,
5 year old computer
stations in the original
CAD lab.
For increased need of
supplies, and
maintenance of
additional equipment
Operating
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Increase
Instruction
Supplies
Computers
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Equipment
Furniture
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Program
Start-up
Marketing
Materials
Remodel
Space
Faculty
Hires
Staff
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Student
Hires
Temp
Hires
Budget Narrative 2005 – 2006
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Justification
The current computers are about 5 years old, and are beginning to wear. They
will not meet specifications for newer releases of CAD.
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Upgrade of twenty one, 5 year old computer
stations in the original CAD lab.
For increased need of supplies, and
maintenance of additional equipment
42,000.00
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New Computer System Requirements
 Intel® Pentium® III or later, with 1.800 GHz or faster
processor, or compatible
 Microsoft® Windows® XP (Professional Edition), or
Windows 2000.
 512 MB RAM (recommended)
 1 GB MB free disk space for installation
 1024x768 VGA with true color (minimum)
 Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0
 CD-ROM drive
 Zip drive
 Mouse, trackball, or compatible pointing device
Our computers currently have 333 MHz processors and 128 MB RAM, etc.
Advanced coursework requires additional plotter ink and paper, as well as
causing more wear on the plotter. Other equipment to be similarly supported,
include a scanner, digital camera, and a dedicated server. Materials include
high resolution paper for printing of rendered 3D drawings.
Key Performance Indicators for Engineering Design Technology Department
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It continues to be the case that all of our competent and motivated third semester students are employed as an
intern or in a regular position in a drafting capacity. This normally presumes they have completed the second
semester CAD course (EDT 312), although it is not uncommon for students to gain employment after taking
the first semester CAD course (EDT 310).
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The ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (EDT) Department has conducted a survey of over 600 firms
that use CAD in the Sacramento area, with about a 23 percent response, and found our curriculum to be
generally in line with the needs of our related industry. Repeated contacts and discussions with industry
reaffirms confirms this initial survey. Regular contact will be maintained to insure program is meeting
industry needs.
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The Los Rios District has recently conducted a survey of past EDT and drafting students to determine the
appropriateness of instruction as it relates to their job needs. The results of this survey indicate that our
department prepares students well, offers course selections appropriately related to student interest, and offers
classes at times convenient for them. On-line classes planned for future semesters will broaden the exposure
of the department to the community and we believe will increase enrollment.