Bachelor of Science in Design
The BS in Design prepares graduates to function as design professionals, members of design teams, and design team leaders. Concentrations in Architectural Technology and Mechanical Technology are offered to satisfy the career goals of our students. Program graduates will possess related knowledge and technical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills upon completion of their graduation requirements. In addition to placement as design professionals, BS in Design graduates are also pursuing careers as applied engineers and architects.
Academic preparation of students in design focuses on contemporary design practices found in the various engineering disciplines as well as in architecture. Extensive use of technology is emphasized. Opportunities to gain real-life, hands-on experiences are plentiful.
The design program emphasizes application of software, digitizing and product realization/development equipment. In addition, there are many opportunities to gain work experience such as part-time and temporary jobs and co-op or internship positions.
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Core Courses
- Engineering Graphics I with Lab
- Computer-Aided Design and Drafting with Lab
- Materials and Processes Technology with Lab
- Statics and Strength of Materials
- Industrial Technology Applications of Computer Systems
- Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals with Lab
- Thermal and Fluid Systems with Lab
- Introduction to Statistical Process Control
- Technical Writing
- Industrial Safety
- Technology Project Management
- Cost and Capital Project Analysis
- Industrial Supervision
- Legal Environment of Business
Architectural Technology Concentration
The Architectural Technology Concentration includes instruction in drafting technologies utilizing a blended approach of hand developed work, CAD (computer-assisted design) and BIM (building information modeling). Course content will also provide exposure to reality capture, cloud collaboration, building codes/standards, cost analysis and management of project workflows. The degree prepares students to assist Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Construction Managers in developing plans and related documentation for the built environment. The degree will also better prepare students for easier transition into continued studies where a professional degree as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer may be desired.
- Building Systems and Codes
- Intro to Building Information Modeling (BIM) with lab
- Reality Capture with lab
- Architectural Drafting with lab
- Architectural Design and Drafting with lab
- Sustainable Design
- Architectural Visualization with lab
- Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) with lab
- Capstone
- Choose one course:
- Additive Manufacturing with lab
- Technical Presentations
- Historic Interiors II
- Internship
- Special Topics
- PLAN elective
Mechanical Technology Concentration
The Mechanical Technology Concentration prepares graduates for careers in application of machine and mechanical system principles to the development of automated systems and equipment. Graduates often work as a part of an engineering team engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving all aspects of mechanical systems.
- Engineering Graphics II with Lab
- Additive Manufacturing with Lab
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing with Lab
- Jig and Fixture Design with Lab
- Machine and Tool Design with lab
- Intro to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with Lab
- Robotics in Computer Integrated Manufacturing with Lab
- Electromechanical Systems with Lab
- Quality Assurance Concepts
Professional Opportunities
Professional opportunities upon graduation are primarily found among the various engineering disciplines and in the field of architecture. The following professional titles are representative of the positions our graduates hold:
- Architectural Technologist
- Designer III
- Business Manager
- Design Drafter
- Project Engineer
- Project Scheduler
- Engineer Assistant
- CAD Operator
- Project Coordinator
- CAD Draftsman
- Senior Engineer
- Systems Engineer III
- Engineering Technician
- Design Engineer
- Project Scheduler
- Architectural Designer
Architectural Design Technology Minor
The design program offers a Architectural Design Technology Minor where students complete 18 hours.
For course specific information, view the 2022-27 Architectural Design Technology Minor flowchart.
Design Community College Transfer Equivalencies
The DESN NCCCS equivalencies worksheet can be used to assist prospective students transferring from a North Carolina Community College to determine the equivalent coursework for this program. Questions concerning transferring into this program can be directed to tsys@ecu.edu.
For those who have completed an Applied Associate of Science (AAS) in a technical related field, please consider our BS in Industrial Technology (BSIT) AAS transfer program with either the concentration in mechanical design technology or architectural design technology. This degree allows for block credit for your AAS technical credits.
The Bachelor of Science in Design is accredited by:
ATMAE: The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
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