Industrial Design Engineering - Level I (Certificate N0651)

Program Overview

Mt. San Antonio College's Industrial Design Engineering - Level I certificate program equips students with the skills and knowledge for careers in product and industrial design, fabrication, and manufacturing. The program focuses on product development, from design to prototyping and fabrication, through hands-on activities in visual literacy, CAD software, shop processes, and prototyping. Students can choose from recommended electives to enhance their skills and prepare for specific career paths.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program, "Industrial Design Engineering - Level I (Certificate N0651)," is offered by Mt. San Antonio College. It is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in a wide range of industries. These industries include product and industrial design firms, fabrication and manufacturing companies, and others. The program focuses on introducing students to the process of product development. This includes stages from initial design to prototyping and fabrication for manufacturing. Students engage in hands-on activities, developing their skills in visual literacy, CAD software, shop processes, and prototyping.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The program is a certificate program, specifically "Industrial Design Engineering - Level I" (Certificate N0651).
• Course Schedule: The program spans one academic year (likely two semesters) and requires a total of 18 units.
• Individual Modules:
• IDE 110 Design Foundation - Visual Literacy:
3 units. Introduces fundamental design principles and concepts, building visual literacy skills.
• IDE 120 Introduction to CAD: 3 units.
Covers the basics of computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• IDE 130 Introduction to Shop Processes: 3 units.
Focuses on practical shop procedures and manufacturing techniques.
• IDE 150 Design Foundation II: 3 units.
Further develops design principles and concepts.
• IDE 160 Intermediate CAD: 3 units.
Deepens CAD skills and proficiency.
• IDE 170 Introduction to Prototyping: 3 units.
Covers techniques and methods for creating prototypes of design ideas.
• Recommended Electives: Students can choose from a range of electives:
• ELEC 50A Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC):
4 units. (Electronics related)
• ELEC 81 Laboratory Studies in Electronics Technology:
1-2 units. (Electronics related)
• MATH 51 Elementary Algebra:
4 units. (Math prerequisite)
• PHYS 1 Physics:
4 units. (Physics prerequisite)
• WELD 30 Metal Sculpture:
2 units. (Welding related)
• WELD 40 Introduction to Welding:
2 units.

Careers:

The program aims to prepare students for careers in a variety of industries, including:

• Product and Industrial Design Firms: These firms focus on the design and development of products.
• Fabrication and Manufacturing Companies: These companies are involved in the production of goods.

Other:

• Portfolio/Prototype Development: Portfolio or prototype development is a requirement in each semester of the program.
• Program Learning Outcomes: The program has specific learning outcomes (SLOs) that students are expected to achieve.
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• Guided Pathways for Success (GPS): The text provides a suggested sequence of coursework for the program.
However, it emphasizes that this is a "suggested sequence" and students should schedule an appointment with a counselor to create an individualized plan based on their specific goals and needs.
• "Plan of Study Grid": A visual representation of the suggested course sequence is provided.

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