12/21/2024 9:35:57 PM	INDE 128 Course Outline as of Spring 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  INDE 128	Title:  BARRIER FREE DESIGN
Full Title:  Barrier Free Interior Design
Last Reviewed:9/20/2010

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  INDE 65

Catalog Description:

This class will explore the accessibility standards and requirements for design of barrier free interior spaces. Includes a review of the California Code and other building and barrier free regulations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of INDE 20

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This class will explore the accessibility standards and requirements for design of barrier free interior spaces. Includes a review of the California Code and other building and barrier free regulations.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of INDE 20
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define terminology related to barrier free design.

2. Compare and contrast a variety of design options for accessibility.

3. Locate and interpret codes, laws and statutes related to designing barrier free interiors.

4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of design requirements for accessibility.

5. Assess an interior space and recommend alterations for accessibility.

6. Design a barrier free interior space.

7. Locate and effectively utilize resources for designing accessible interiors.

Topics and Scope

I. Introduction to Accessibility

  A. Background and numbers of individuals affected

  B. Design terminology

     1. Universal design

     2. Accessible design

     3. Adaptable design

     4. Barrier free design

     5. Transgenerational or life span design

  C. History

     1. Technical standards and ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

     2. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

     3. Other disabled access regulations

        a. Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations

           i. Chapter 11A

           ii. Chapter 11B

        b. UBC (Uniform Building Code)

        c. UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards)

II. Overview of the Codes, Laws, and Statutes

  A. Certified Interior Designers Law and other professional practice Acts

  B. Title 24

     1. Enforcement

     2. Existing facilities

     3. Alterations

     4. Unreasonable hardship

     5. Other alteration projects

     6. Projects exempt from alteration status

     7. New construction

  C. Sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  D. UBC

  E. UFAS

  F. Definitions

  G. Exemptions

III. Accessibility

  A.  Route requirements

  B.  Operating controls

  C.  Doors

  D.  Kitchens

  E.  Toilet and bathing facilities

  F.   Exit facilities

  G.  Emergency egress openings

  H.  Smoke detectors

  I.   Halls

  J.   Stairs

  K.  Room dimensions

  L.   Light, ventilation, heating, and sanitation

  M.  Ramps

  N.  Elevators

  O.  Handrails

  P.  Platform lifts

  Q.  Drinking fountains

  R.  Ground and floor surfaces

  S.  Assembly access

  T.  Dining and banquet halls

  U.  Checkstands and check out counters

  V.  Storage requirements

  W. Public telephones

  X.  Hotel/motel

  Y.  Medical care facilities

IV. Designing Barrier Free Interiors

V. Resources

Assignments:

1. Reading: approximately 5 - 15 pages per week

2. Weekly problem solving design assignments (15)

3. Assess a public building for possible barrier free adaptations; write a 3-5 page summary report

4. Final project: design a barrier free interior space and produce a floor plan showing barrier free access

5. Oral presentation of final project

6. Midterm and final exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Summary report
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 40 - 50%
Design assignments; oral presentation of final project
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Final project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 15%
Exams: multiple choice, true false, completion, short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Interior Design Reference Manual. David K. Ballast, AIA. Professional Publications, Inc., 2006.

California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, current edition.

Americans With Disabilities Act Handbook, Published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice, Building News Edition, current edition.

The Accessible Housing Design File, by Barrier Free Environments, Inc. Staff, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.

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