Sustainable Design, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CM_ATSD
Control Number: 22370
Not Financial Aid Eligible
The Sustainable Design specialization certificate prepares students to engage in Environmental Design as a balance of natural and man-made systems and resources and will prepare students pursuing further studies and careers in Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, Planning, and Sustainable Design.
Program Outcome
The Sustainable Design specialization certificate prepares students to design, develop, analyze, and promote sustainable environmental design practices.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH A101 | Introduction to Environmental Sustainability | 1 |
| ARCH A102 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |
| ESEC A100 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| or HORT A100 | Horticulture Science | |
| HORT A190 | California Friendly Landscape | 2 |
| ARCH A196 | Green Building Codes | 1.5 |
| or ARCH A197 | California Energy Code | |
| Total Units | 14.5 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ARCH A101 | Introduction to Environmental Sustainability | 1 |
| ARCH A102 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |
| ESEC A100 or HORT A100 | Introduction to Environmental Science or Horticulture Science | 3 |
| HORT A190 | California Friendly Landscape | 2 |
| ARCH A196 or ARCH A197 | Green Building Codes or California Energy Code | 1.5 |
| Units | 14.5 | |
| Total Units | 14.5 | |