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design

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Reinforced Concrete Design   (CET-322)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
The design of basic reinforced concrete structural members. Rectangular beams, slabs columns, footings, and retaining walls. Alternate design and strength design approaches are used. A thorough knowledge of the ACI Standard Code is required.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain principles of basic reinforced concrete design
  • Calculate parameters of rectangular beams, slab columns, footings and retaining walls using reinforced congregate
  • Describe alternate design procedures
  • Apply ACI Standard Code in reinforced concrete design
  • Apply the ACI Standard Code for reinforced concrete design procedures

 
Product Design   (MFT-301)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Industrial design functions and techniques, the creative process in product design innovation and improvements, human factors (man/machine interface) and techniques in graphic and model presentations of design concepts.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe principles of industrial design processes
  • Explain the basic steps required for product innovation and improvements to existing products
  • Provide evidence of human factors application in product design
  • Describe current techniques in graphic modeling of products
  • Apply model presentations to product design

 
Web Page Design II   (ART-208)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Continued study in the preparation of web page design. Advanced original work in the design and creation of functional web page design. Emphasis will be on the development of individual, technical, and stylistic directions for the use of functional web design. The student will be expected to document a range of fundamental material and perceptive skills as proof of competency at the highest level required to engage in the practice of Web Page Design II. In that regard, a substantive number of additional works beyond the initial 10-12 works that are appropriate for Web Page Design I should be provided as documentation. Most students at this more advanced level will have a good deal of work to show as documentation. In other cases, there may be less works, but the deeper conceptual/programmatic content of the works are to be revealed in the narrative about those works.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Continuation of the expression and documentation of a range of fundamental web page design and creation skills using the specialized advanced web page design vocabulary and concepts involved in describing advanced level web page design and functionality.
  • Expression of the potential of the web page design and how use of the page has affected the realization of their web page design goals should be provided for each documentation web page.
  • A continued discussion and explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of the appropriate use of animations, color and typography on each Web Page using specialized web page creation terminology as well as the content and design contexts for each work. Physical web page documentation for each discussion should be provided.

 
Systems Analysis and Design II   (CIS-321)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Systems Analysis and Design II is a continuation of System Analysis and Design I with emphasis on the application of the analysis and design concepts and processes. Students use industry standard methodology and framework to develop business information systems. Students will research, design, implement, test, document, and maintain an entire system using the systems development life cycle.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Utilize analysis and design tools and techniques.
  • Illustrate by example the various phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Use one of the popular systems development processes to design and implement a system.
  • Demonstrate the development of effective training and user support.

 
Newspaper Makeup and Design   (JOU-340)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Format, design, layout, and content of a newspaper.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate how to format, design, layout and determine content of a newspaper
  • Compare and contrast the format, design, layout and content of print and online publications, including for use on mobile devices
  • Analyze the impact of technological innovations on newspaper format, design, layout and content and the legal and ethical challenges and concerns

 
Interior Design   (HOE-251)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Introduces the study of interior design, manipulation of space, graphic ideation, communications for interior design, and the function and aesthetics of materials. Projects develop student's understanding of interior design vocabulary, use of space concepts and two dimensional design.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Define and demonstrate knowledge of aesthetic criteria for decorating home interiors that meet individual and family needs
  • Identify career paths leading to the position of a professional interior designer
  • Identify, analyze, evaluate and demonstrate the physiological, psychological, environmental and cultural factors which affect interior design
  • Identify, apply and provide documentation of design principles and elements to interior environments
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Interpretation and application of color systems and theories as they apply to interior design
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and provide documentation of how floor plans are used for function and user needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and provide documentation for the effect of lighting on interior environments
  • Identify and explain materials and products used in interior environments for their aesthetic and performance qualities

 
Computer Logic and Design   (COS-333)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Techniques and practice in the design of digital systems. Analysis and design methodologies, including circuit minimization techniques, cover both combinational and sequential circuits. Synchronous and asynchronous systems are examined. Finite state machine design is utilized. Memory devices from flip-flops through ROM are considered. Programmable logic devices are studied. The course is oriented towards problem solving through experimentation and is supported by the use of CAD and simulation software. (COS-333) 3.00 s.h.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe and illustrate by example the design of a digital logic circuit based system to perform a given task.
  • Describe several memory devices and their performance.
  • Define combinational and sequential circuits and describe simple applications for them.
  • Describe the use of CAD and simulation software in solving a problem.

 
Tool Design   (MET-212)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Introduction to the design of cutting tools with emphasis on speeds, feeds, and power requirements. Design of jigs, fixtures, punch and dies. Gaging and inspection tooling are covered with emphasis on current industrial practices.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe basic principles in the design of cutting tools
  • Explain how speed, feeds and power requirements affect cutting tools
  • Describe tool inspection
  • Provide evidence of gaging and inspection of tools in an industrial setting

 
Machine Design II   (MET-312)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
A continuation of Machine Design I. Including the design of power screws, brakes, clutches, belt and chain drives, gears, gear trains, bearings, thick-wall cylinders, and other machine elements.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the working principles of power screws in machines
  • Explain the working principles of brakes and clutches in machines.
  • Compare and contrast belt drivers and chain drivers.
  • Explain the use of bearings in machines.
  • Ability to design mechanisms involving brakes, clutches, belt or chain gears and gear trains.

 
Systems Analysis and Design I   (CIS-320)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Systems Analysis and Design provides students with concepts of the analysis and design processes using industry standard methodology and framework. The course combines terminology with conceptual and practical approaches to designing and implementing business systems. Analytical and problem-solving skills are developed through a modern integrated, structured approach. Predictive and adaptive approaches to systems development life cycle (SDLC) using an iterative approach are covered. The course examines the entire analysis and design process from conception through implementation, including training and support, system documentation and maintenance, and relevant project management techniques. Tools and techniques to optimize performance and secure the system are introduced. Tools that optimize performance and secure the system include SDLC, Unified Process (UP), Extreme Programming (XP), and Scrum.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Illustrate the duties and activities of a systems analyst.
  • Explain the purpose and various phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of project management.
  • Assess analysis and design tools and techniques.
  • Evaluate case studies for real-life aspects of systems analysis and design.
  • Evaluate the important aspects of training and user support.

 
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