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Catalog Description Formerly known as DES 20 Hours: 90 (36 lecture; 54 laboratory) Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of residential construction and design documentation. Drawings of a residence are developed and detailed, to include sketches, site plan and floor plans, foundation, elevations, and section views. AutoCAD instruction is incorporated to develop CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings and electronic data sets. (CSU) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Apply appropriate, current and relevant industry standards in preparing technical documentation for the appropriate discipline of their study. CSLO #2: Define the five steps in the design process. CSLO #3: Demonstrate computer aided drafting practices that conform to business and industry CAD standards. CSLO #4: Design complete working drawings in discipline of study for use in manufacturing/building application. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 90 Outside of Class Hours 72 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student will: Lecture Objectives: I. Introduction: 1. Identify the skills and occupations required for the architectural field 2. Describe the required equipment used in architectural firms to produce drawings II. Sketching: 1. Describe sketching techniques used in computer aided drafting III. Room Relationships and Size: 1. Analyze the significant information from the traffic flow pattern to determine the design guidelines so that the necessary sketches can be generated to design the floor plan IV. Site Consideration: 1. Analyze the significant information from the site plan to determine the appropriate design guidelines so that the necessary drawings can be generated of the new residence V. Floor Plans, Elevations and Sections: 1. Discuss the key differences between floor plans, elevations, and sections and how each is used. VI. Computer-Aided Design (CAD): 1. Describe the different types of CAD systems and the benefits of each 2. Discuss the impact of CAD on the architecture industry VII. The Design Environment: 1. Discuss the benefits of prototype and template development to the architectural workplace Lab Objectives: I. Sketching: 1. Demonstrate proper technical sketching techniques II. Room Relationships and Size: 1. Utilize the traffic flow pattern to develop necessary sketches and detail drawings of a floor plan III. Site Consideration: 1. Utilize information from the site plan to develop the necessary site plan drawing of a new residence IV. Floor Plans, Elevations and Sections: 1. Develop correct floor plans, elevation and section drawings to reflect and convey the building information for a new residence V. Computer-Aided Design (CAD): 1. Utilize CAD system (hardware and software) to complete assigned drawings in this course VI. Working with Digital files: 1. Properly manage electronic data sets and files VII. The Design Environment: 1. Utilize the design environment tools to execute and manage a set of architectural working drawings VIII. Basic 2 dimensional entity creation tools 1. Utilize 2 dimensional entity creation tools to develop all components of architectural drawings and data sets IX. Basic 2 dimensional entity editing tools 1. Properly demonstrate good editing and modifying techniques using appropriate modification tools General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Q: List the required elements of a site plan. Projects Example: The student will produce a complete set of working drawings for a single story residence with a gable roof. The drawings will be evaluated based on their compliance with current industry graphic standards and building codes. Skill Demonstrations Example: The student will produce a computer generated floor plan with dimensions that conform to current industry codes and regulations. The drawings will be evaluated based on their compliance with current industry graphic standards and building codes. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lab: The instructor will demonstrate and guide students in the development of working floor plan drawings that conform to current building codes and industry standards. Lecture: The instructor will discuss during class session the proper development of floor plan drawings with complete documentation. Students are expected to outline the development and documentation process. Distance Learning The instructor will present a video lecture on Residential single-story construction and design. Students are given the chance to ask questions during an instructor-guided discussion board, through a discussion board for student to student feedback and if privacy is needed through the instructors' email. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Students will read chapters in the textbook on traffic flows and room layout and then complete a quiz based upon these readings. 2. Students will read articles from professional articles relative to architectural design principles and building material practices. Student will then utilize those principles and practices in problem solving and skill demonstrations of weekly drawings. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a report on architectural style, or a selected architect's impact on architectural history. 2. Construct drawings, based upon your understanding of current building codes and industrial graphic and CAD standards, demonstrating the weekly-learned objectives. These drawings must have notes applied using proper linguistic format for the architectural discipline. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Develop a portfolio that contains samples of your semester assignments to demonstrate to potential employers the concepts studied. Required Materials Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2026 Author: Daniel John Stine Publisher: SDC Publications Publication Date: 2025 Text Edition: 7th Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: AutoCAD and its Applications Comprehensive (AAC) Author: Shumaker/Madsen Publisher: G-W Publisher Publication Date: 2020 Text Edition: 27th Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Also known as WMST 4 Advisory: Completion of ENGL N with grade of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: Examines sociological underpinnings of social action and explores unique contributions of feminism in challenging traditional gender scripts and roles. Provides an overview of the ways in which people engage in deliberative social action to change the conditions of their lives and of their communities. Emphasizes sociological theory as applied to issues related to the institutions of family, health, religion, employment, sexual harassment, housing, and interpersonal violence. Students in this course will actively engage in the exploration, analysis, and solutions of feminist issues. (CSU, UC) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Apply feminism and feminist theory to the study of social change. CSLO #2: Evaluate feminism and social action through the lens of intersectionality (i.e. the intersection of gender with race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexualities). CSLO #3: Evaluate the role of feminist movements in the influence of research and policy affecting the lives of women. CSLO #4: Evaluate the role of individual impact on feminist issues via engagement in research and/or social action. Effective Term Fall 2024 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Correlate feminism and feminist theory to the study of social change; 2. investigate the ways in which social change may be formulated, strategized, and initiated; 3. critique the historical contributions of women who have worked for social change; 4. compare the strengths and challenges of a variety of leadership styles; 5. appraise how gender stereotypes intersect with other social systems, such as age, class, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation; 6. analyze the role of gender based power struggles in working toward community revitalization efforts; 7. analyze social issues and social change efforts using a feminist perspective; 8. analyze and evaluate whether the goals and methods of particular social actions are consistent with an empowerment model of social change; 9. evaluate the impact of structural and policy changes; and 10. evaluate the strategies for future feminist activism. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability AA/AS - Social Sciences AA/AS - Multicultural Studies CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) CSUGE - D4 Gender Studies CSUGE-D0 Sociology/Criminology Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) IGETC - 4D Gender Studies IGETC - 4J Sociology/Criminlgy Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Instructor will lead students through an in-class activity practicing the steps to taking action in reference to a topic example (i.e. violence, reproductive rights, labor) Essay Examinations Example: Essay Exam Question: Example 1. Chart the cycle of domestic violence as discussed in the reading. Using examples, explain each stage of the cycle. Analyze and discuss the reasons why abused individuals might stay in abusive relationships. Example 2. Give an example of an organization that provides health care information for women -- who are they? What is their mission? What type of information do they provide? How do you locate them? Include an analysis of this organization through the lens of feminist theory. Objective Examinations Example: Evaluation based on short essay, matching, true/false, and fill-in exams; writing assignments; student presentations; and class participation activities. Examples: The          Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees women the right to vote. a. 1st b. 14th c. 19th d. 21st Women's Studies programs were born out of the a. 1st wave of the feminist movement b. 2nd wave of the feminist movement c. 3rd wave of the feminist movement d. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Projects Example: Community Activism Project This project is intended to connect the student with community based leaders, programs and resources, as a way to gain firsthand insight into the practice of making a difference in people's lives. This assignment requires the student to partner with a community organization, one that works for change and/or provides a direct service related to course content. Instructor will work to facilitate the relationship between organization and student. Step one is to plan an action. This will involve considering the history of the issue, identifying the need for action, and planning the action itself. A written summary and/or digital story will either be a plan (for a future action) or a reflection of how the student or the organization they are currently involved with have met (or are meeting) the steps for change. Be sure to address each of the steps to activism in the written summary (see "Fight Like a Girl"). A required part of this project is to create a resource list (including a minimum of 6 agencies, contact name/s, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail contact information) and a written summary of your project Reports Example: Students will be asked to pick a related topic of interest to research further and produce a written or digital story explaining details of the topic and analyzing its relevance to course concepts. For example, the role of women's unpaid labor in both family's economic status and a nation's Gross National Product. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: Referencing a related reading assignment given to students, instructor will facilitate a dialogue about the link between feminist theory, feminist movements, and activism in women's lives. Instructor will lead students through an activity practicing the steps to taking action in reference to a topic example (i.e. violence, reproductive rights, labor). Distance Learning Referencing a related reading assignment given to students, instructor will facilitate a dialogue about the link between feminist theory, feminist movements, and activism in women's lives. Dialogue may occur via discussion boards, Voice Threads, video chat, zoom. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments Students will have weekly reading assignments. 1. Read "A Movement for Everyone" in the Fight Like A Girl text, and be prepared to discuss what you see as the biggest challenges facing women's movements today in terms of inclusion. 2. Read the chapter in "Nine Women" about Jessie Lopez-De La Cruz and identify one experience or influence that struck you as being significant in her life. Be prepared to come to class to engage in a discussion with your classmates. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Students will regularly write formal, college level, essays related to course material. Examples include: 1. What does "feminism" mean to you? What has been your prior experience with feminism or feminist? How do these experiences compare to the definition of feminism as stated in your textbook readings. What is the significance of one's cultural traditions (i.e. Mexican, Asian, Native American, African American or other cultural beliefs) in considering this question? 2. Identify and describe at least two socio-structural explanations for gender differences in political participation. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Chose a topic, related to our course content, to explore in further detail. Using academic research sources (i.e. JSTOR, ProQuest) research this topic. Include your critical analysis on the topic utilizing the feminist perspective. Include your critique of the issue and its impact on the status of women, as well as proposed activisms for a solution. Required Materials Women Across Cultures: A Global Perspective Author: Shawn Meghan Burn Publisher: McGraw Hill Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 5 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Fight Like a Girl: How to be a fearless feminist Author: Megan Seely Publisher: NYU Press Publication Date: 2019 Text Edition: 2nd Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Women's Activism, Feminism, And Social Justice Author: Margaret A. McLaren Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication Date: 2019 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Abolition. Feminism. Now. Author: Angela Y. Davis, Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners, Beth E. Richie Publisher: Haymarket Books Publication Date: 2022 Text Edition: 1 Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.