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  "name": "Architecture Design & Drafting",
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      "markdown": "**Architecture - Certificate of Achievement**\n\nThe Architecture Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five-year architecture programs.\n\nThe curriculum provides the necessary skills for employment in the design and construction fields. Students may prepare for positions as CAD drafting technicians, 3-D project renderers, and other similarly related occupations in public and private sector architecture and construction/building industry-related offices. Supplemental courses offer students a broad architectural and general education background and enable them to continue their education in architecture at the university level.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nEntry level Drafting/Design Technicians\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Create a Building Design using manual/computer tools.\n2.  Verbally and Graphically present project ideas"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 13",
          "title": "Architectural Drafting and Design I",
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          "code": "ARCH 23",
          "title": "Architectural Drafting and Design II",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 35",
          "title": "Perspective, Shades and Shadows I",
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          "text": "Total Units:",
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