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  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Design",
  "id": "design--mechanical-design-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Mechanical Design",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "design",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/design/",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This certificate prepares individuals for entry-level jobs with companies and agencies involved in the design and/or manufacture of mechanical objects, devices, and equipment. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to take design ideas from concept sketches to digital models, physical prototypes, detail drawings, and subsequent manufacture and production. Job titles of students completing this certificate include drafter, designer, mechanical designer, and engineering assistant. The certificate also equips employed and transfer students with expertise using the latest industry-standard design tools required for job promotions, advanced study, and professional practice.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to design and create graphical representations of the built environment based on industry standards."
    },
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "text": "Required courses:"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 101",
          "title": "Computer-Aided Design and Drafting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 109",
          "title": "Introduction to Engineering and Design",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 110",
          "title": "Graphics Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 111",
          "title": "Engineering Design Graphics",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 120",
          "title": "Manufacturing Processes",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 203",
          "title": "Solid Modeling",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 204",
          "title": "Modeling, Prototyping, and Manufacturing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 286",
          "title": "Professional Certification Preparation",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one unit from the following list of courses:",
          "units": "1"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 290",
          "title": "Portfolio and Presentation",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 292",
          "title": "Internship Studies",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DESN 299",
          "title": "Occupational Work Experience Education",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "23"
        }
      ]
    }
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}